Wendy A.M. Prosser

Topic Editor - General Medicine
Wendy A.M. Prosser - Photograph by Wendy A.M. Prosser
Wendy A.M. Prosser - Photograph by Wendy A.M. Prosser

Dr Wendy A.M. Prosser is a freelance writer, editor and proofreader with over 16 years’ experience in the fields of medicine, science and technology.

After gaining a Bachelor of Arts degree and Doctorate in Zoology from the University of Oxford, she joined The Medicine Publishing Company Ltd (now an imprint of Elsevier Health Sciences) in 1994, working as a Staff Editor on medical education and marketing publications. In 1998, she was promoted to the role of Managing Editor of the journal Medicine, a post she held until she started her own editing and proofreading business in 2006.

Wendy began freelance writing in 2009, as a Contributing Writer for Suite101.com. She is now Topic Editor in General Medicine for Suite101 and a regular contributor to other sites.

She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences with the Open University, specializing in Cosmology and Quantum Physics. She also writes fiction, and when she finds the time likes to blog on the freelance life, sport, writing and anything else that takes her fancy. She lives in Abingdon on Thames, a market town in Oxfordshire, with her husband and three cats.

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Latest Articles

Symptoms and Causes of Low Vitamin D, E and K
For good health, vitamins must be obtained from the diet. This article looks at vitamin D, E and K sources and deficiency symptoms.
Jan 30, 2012 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Pica: Eating Disorder on the Rise, Carries Health Risks
Pica is not as common as other eating disorders, but consumption of non-foods such as soil and ice is increasing, and can have serious consequences.
Dec 28, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Effectiveness of Obesity Therapies: Recent Weight-loss Research
Which obesity treatments work best, and which are most cost-effective? Three recent studies are helping scientists answer these questions.
Nov 30, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Halloween Advice for Kids with Diabetes
For parents of children with diabetes, planning ahead is the trick to happy - and healthy - Halloween treats.
Oct 31, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Hospital Infections: Doctors' Ties and Privacy Curtains Examined
Research suggests that both doctors' neckties and privacy curtains may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA.
Sep 29, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Ten Tips to Break the Nail Biting Habit
Nail biting is an unconscious habit made worse by stress and anxiety. Like all bad habits, it can be hard to beat, but these hints may help.
Aug 29, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Misdiagnosis of Spider Bites May Lead to Unnecessary Treatment
According to a recent report, many doctors are unfamiliar with the symptoms of spider bites, potentially leading to delayed or inappropriate treatment.
Jul 27, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Recent Research on the Health Effects of High and Low Vitamin D
Research suggests that, while vitamin D levels may not be linked with sperm quality, too much vitamin D can be as harmful as too little in the elderly.
Jun 30, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Risks to Kids from Sun Exposure and Tanning Beds
With cases of malignant melanoma increasing yearly, it is vital to protect the vulnerable skin of children and teenagers from damage by ultraviolet light.
May 27, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser
Health Advice Largely Ignored – Is Fear the Key?
Many Americans choose to ignore health advice, despite the risks. Will printing gruesome images of cancer on cigarette packs scare smokers off their habit?
Apr 3, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser