Burials, cremations, dissolving: the new ways to die well
Life after death is changing – thanks to scientific innovation. The best time to plan is now.
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Every doctor has ghosts – one day, one of mine came back to help me
Patricia came in for a consultation six weeks ago. Just turned 70, she remembered her back hurting when she twisted…
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The time has come for a new campaign on meat reduction
New campaigns such as Better Eating must fill a government policy vacuum and bring about much needed culture change in…
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How did the word “lifestyle” become a homophobic slur?
Heterosexuals, of course, don’t have “lifestyles”. They have TV and golf.
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The HIV drug dispute highlights the danger of the conservative case for gay rights
As the NHS is set to appeal a High Court decision to fund PrEP, a drug that can prevent HIV, rhetoric…
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Wrists, knees, terrible rages – I felt overwhelmed when Barry came to see me
I teach my registrars to be aware how a consultation is making them feel: that can give valuable clues to…
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Nap pods: unproductive gimmick, or a lifeline for increasingly sleep-deprived workers?
The napping industry is booming in cities and offices. But is it actually good for our health and productivity?
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Tripping with Amanda Fielding
An aristocrat thinks LSD can help us.
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