Babylon Blog

Our therapist Danielle Day shares her insight into how we can take control of our happiness.

Dr Catherine goes back to kidney basics and explores why they are the vital organs you’ll be happy to know more about.

Get to know your body better by understanding the 4 phases of every menstrual cycle

Learn how Babylon can help you care for your mental wellbeing.

Our experts share their top tips to help you manage your asthma.

How we're starting the data-driven healthcare revolution

Proprietary technologies are a system, application or tool that is owned exclusively by a single company.

Pelvic pain, especially pain that does not get better, may be worth sounding the alarm.

Understanding digital healthcare and how it can help you here at Babylon.

Our therapist Danielle Day breaks down the tools that you need to manage your stress more effectively.

Are you making your low back pain worse? Find out when to see a doctor.

This Endometriosis awareness month, Dr Catherine explores what life is like beyond diagnosis.

Dr Catherine breaks down how you can get more sleep and why it is important.

How can we prevent gender bias in medical AI technology?

On International HPV awareness day, we ask Dr Kimya Tarr to untangle HPV fact from HPV fiction.

If your doctor says you have high blood pressure, here are some ways to help keep it in control.

As another year passes since COVID came into our lives, we reflect on what we know now and how far we have come.

Ischaemic heart disease (or coronary heart disease) is a leading cause of death worldwide, but many of its risk factors can be prevented.

Dr Catherine gets the conversation started about sex and why we should all be talking about it.

Knowledge is power. Recognise the symptoms of diabetes early on!

We asked Dr Elise Dallas, our Women’s Health Lead GP, what women want to know about menopause and what we can do about it.

Jump into meditation and discover the health benefits for yourself.

You don’t need to be young, flexible or thin. All you need to be is you.

Babylon therapist Danielle Day shares her top tips for getting through your Monday blues

Follow these dietician tips to help you set achievable goals to change your habits and stay motivated, so you can be the best version of you in 2022!

This article will change your life: Our experts share their top tips for succeeding with healthy habits in 2022.

Our experts share their top tips for keeping you skin happy and healthy this winter season.

Dr Keith's guide to his top self-care tips to help you get through your cold and flu.

Our therapist Danielle Day breaks down her top tips for getting through your winter blues.

Dr Keith shares his top tips for staying healthy and well this winter.

A doctor's guide to staying well and dealing with your diabetes anxiety.

Find out how to examine your testicles

Fiber does more to keep you healthy than you think. You can’t really digest it, but most of us still aren't eating enough!

A note from Bablyon's Founder & CEO, Ali Parsa, on the day before our NYSE listing

Many of us enjoyed being sneeze-free during lockdown. Memories of sore noses and headaches may have faded, but catching a cold is still a nasty surprise.

Browse our boob gallery and improve your breast awareness.

Dr Pratima Mehra raises awareness of some health disparities within the BPOC community, and how we can find a way forward.

Our LGBTQ+ doctor, Mark Perera, shares his experience of coming out and offers practical advice to help you realise your best authentic self.

Behind the scenes look at life as a Babylon nurse

Dietician Andrea McGrew's healthy snack guide to help your child have a happy & healthy time at school.

Behavioural health therapist Danielle Day breaks down what Imposter Syndrome is and how you can overcome it.

With 10% of women worldwide estimated to have endometriosis, our GP Dr Elise Dallas sets the record straight on why severe period pain is not ‘normal’.

Our Nutritionist, Andrea McGrew, gives you a quick rundown of what folic acid and folate are and why they’re important for everyone.

Is breast really best? Babylon’s Dr (and mother of three), Claudia Pastides, explores the controversial topic that is breastfeeding and the research findings dividing women everywhere.

Learn how the dynamic duo can help reduce stress, boost your immune system and more.

Babylon's Dr Maria Cabral-Jackson discusses sexual health in lesbian, bisexual and other women who have sex with women

If you’re in any doubt about getting the COVID-19 jab when it's your turn, here are 4 things to think about.

Behavioural health therapist Danielle Day explains why the thought of life after lockdown might be making you feel anxious.

Dr Claudia shares her top tips on how to get through hay fever season

Dr Claudia shares her top tips for tackling 'maskne' and dermatitis

Dr Elise answers your most commonly asked questions on pregnancy and COVID-19

Dr Kimya Tarr summarises what we know so far and where you can find support for long COVID.

Dr Elise shares how to choose the right birth control for your lifestyle.

Our therapist, Madison Levine, shares her top tips for practicing self-care

My time behind the scenes at Babylon and returning to the frontline

Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Babylon’s Dr Claudia gives you the facts

Can you spot the signs of menopause? Dr Elise tells us what to look out for and when to get help.

Can you spot the signs of dementia and how they differ from normal forgetfulness? Learn more and become a Dementia Friend with Dr Kate.

How do you support someone with a diagnosis of HIV? Our behavioural therapist Chris shares his approach.

Dr Mark breaks down what you need to know about erectile dysfunction and how to speak to your doctor about it.

Our clinical innovation director, Dr Keith Grimes, shares his personal burnout story and how to begin the journey to recovery.

To stay one step ahead of flu-season, we’ve sourced some of the most frequently searched flu questions, and asked Dr Claudia to answer them.

Dr Olivia gives the low-down on the science behind "boosting" your immune system.

Understand the science behind mindfulness, and get tips for trying it out yourself.

Discover the power of our new mood tracker

A closer look into clinical research at Babylon.

Is WFH causing you aches and pains? Read our physio’s blog on how to avoid postural pain and work from home comfortably.

Sun beds, the UV Index and the sunscreen - our dermatology GP, Dr Susan Gawler, covers what you need to know to take care of your skin this summer.

Whether you’re flying abroad or planning a staycation, here are our top tips on how to holiday safely in the midst of a pandemic.

Our expert's top tips for reducing the risk when working out

Get the low down on the link between your gut and immunity

One Babylon doctor shares her personal experience on a COVID-19 ward

Thoughts on an LGBTQ+ practice from an LGBTQ+ doctor

Your medical guide to LGBTQ+ terms

Why do so many deadly viruses come from bats?

A guide face coverings, from an expert

What are the different tests available for COVID-19 and what do they mean?

Digital-first healthcare for all ages

How we made the shortlist for a $100 million grant to help solve one of the world’s most critical social challenges.

An open letter By Dr. Olivia B. Morrow, Clinical AI & Digital Health Fellow, Babylon Health

SARS, Zika, Ebola and now the Wuhan coronavirus, in recent years a series of infectious diseases have hit the headlines.

In the future contact lenses will be able to do a lot more than just help people see

Dr Patel describes how joined-up healthcare could make a huge difference for patients and staff

Artificial Intelligence may prove to be a game-changer for people with diabetes

Dr Debbie explains why working at Babylon gives her a healthier, happier work life balance

As 2020 begins, we take a look back at some of Babylon's highlights from last year.

The festive season is over, work and normal activities have resumed. It’s all too easy to ignore that nagging feeling that you need to pay attention to your New Year’s resolutions.

Ever wondered what it's like to be turned into a human-robot hybrid?

Doctors, Sex and the AI debate

Recent research has shed new light on this complex illness

It's time to make the business case for good employee mental health

No time for downtime? Here are 5 simple ways to stay healthy when you have a packed schedule.

London's air pollution is wreking havoc on more than just the environment

We're showcasing our commitment to universal health coverage

How do we make sure that data can be understood by everyone who needs to?

How do we extract meaning from unstructured medical text?

How do we get a holistic view of our members’ health when not all their healthcare happens through Babylon?

Babylon's founder and CEO Ali Parsa explains why, when it comes to business, transparency is vital

What can we do about Members purposefully or unknowingly giving us inaccurate information about themselves?

Part 1 of a 5-part blog series

Recent breakthroughs will change the way we deliver vaccines forever

The top tips every rookie marathon runner should know before they get started

Thousands of patients are being forced to travel across London for their care

The NHS is facing a serious doctor shortage crisis, but a digital-first NHS could help this - just look at Rwanda

The best thing you can do for your family's skin this year.

How to win internal buy-in, invest in better benefits and become a true advocate for your employees.

These days, attracting and keeping talent takes more than just a decent pay packet

Cervical cancer screenings are at an all time low in the UK, it's time to change that.

We explain why it's good news for patients, doctors and the UK.

Find out how we’re protecting users’ data in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation.

Sharing our thoughts, journey and roadmap so far.

This International Women's Day, we look at society's perception of working mums and what can be done to help them have both a thriving career and a happy, healthy family — if that's what they choose.

Here's why user research is so important in the early stages of every startup

Spotlight on sexual health this Valentines

Dr Elise Dallas, one of our babylon GPs, shares her thoughts and advice following the news that women are avoiding their smear tests

It's the new year and we've got a lot in store for babylon, but what are the biggest trends we expect to see for AI and HR in 2018?

Simpler, more intuitive and scalable.

As we say goodbye to 2017, here are some steps you can take to set yourself up for the new year.

Both babylon and The Lions Barber Collective are breaking down the barriers by making therapy more accessible and user-friendly.

Here are some ways to help you win internal buy-in, invest in better benefits, and become a true advocate for your employees.

Understanding healthcare in practice today, to shape healthcare for the future

Before you launch your new digital healthcare solution, discover the key steps you need to to take to ensure success.

As healthcare changes, what are the three fundamental criteria that healthcare must meet?

In a time where disengagement figures and employee turnover is high, what role does digital healthcare take in increasing retention?

It’s a breakthrough in birth control. But would you trust a mobile app?

Find out how to beat your hay fever this spring with these simple tips.