2018 Wellcome Book Prize – longlist announced
In 1959, CP Snow wrote that “the intellectual life of the whole of Western society is increasingly being split into two polar groups.” He was...
Aesthetic
The Aesthetic category covers cosmetic, skincare and wellbeing topics alongside broader conversations about appearance, body image and self-care. It includes content on aesthetic procedures and routines, skin health, dermatological treatments and cultural perspectives on beauty and fashion, as well as posts that intersect with related health and lifestyle subjects.
Cathie Pilkington RA at the Royal Society of Medicine
Earlier this week Professor Cathie Pilkington RA delivered the Royal Society of Medicine’s 2018 annual arts, society and medicine lecture to a packed auditorium of...
Saving Faces Ted Talk
Facial surgeon Iain Hutchison works with people whose faces have been severely disfigured. By pushing to improve surgical techniques, he helps to improve their lives;...
Keeping fit with the Women’s League of Health & Beauty 1941
Fitness classes are not what they used to be (thankfully). Take inspiration from this Pathe Women's PT film.
Lose the scales when losing weight
Losing weight is quite a battle. It requires an endless amount of discipline, both in the kitchen and in the gym. You need to consistently...
In defence of ‘Snapchat surgery’
I’m proud to call myself a so-called ‘Snapchat Surgeon’. At my clinic, we often document plastic surgery by videoing the procedure and uploading the footage...
Superbugs: The fight for our lives
The relentless ongoing battle to fight the spread of deadly superbugs is explored in Superbugs: The Fight for Our Lives, a new exhibition at London’s...
Foods that harm your smile
The foods you eat really can have a visible effect on your smile. Here, dentist Dr Richard Marques explains why some foods can stain and...
How to protect your skin this winter
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body...
Look Good Feel Better
Finding out you have cancer is traumatic and daunting and the added stress of the appearance related side-effects can feel overwhelming. Look Good Feel Better...
