Hands as diagnostic tools
Human hands are vastly more sophisticated than is necessary for survival. Each has 27 bones and is controlled by 35 muscles; a quarter of the...
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
Mum sets baby’s body clock
The care provided by a mother can impact the body clock and health of offspring after birth, according to new research published in The Journal...
TEETH at Wellcome Collection
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at a fascinating new exhibition - 'TEETH’ at Wellcome Collection from 17th May to 16 September 2018 From vampires and...
International Nurses Day 2018
International Nurses Day is the 12th of May and organised annually by the International Council of Nurses. Its a day to celebrate the contribution that...
Alcohol addiction is no respecter of income
As figures show that those in professional jobs are much more likely to be regular alcohol drinkers than those on average incomes, it just proves,...
Sadie Frost: How an app helps me find equilibrium
Sadie Frost, actress, author, fashion designer, producer, busy mum, talks about how a digital app with a human face has helped her find equilibrium in...
Wellcome Book Prize Winner 2018
This week, Irish author Mark O’Connell won the prestigious £30,000 Wellcome Book Prize 2018 for his critically acclaimed debut To Be a Machine. Edmund De...
Gay men deepen their voices on first encounters
Gay men may modify their voices to project masculinity on first encounters, according to a new study in the Journal of the International Society for...
Tackling HIV stigma
In advance of The Hippocratic Post's debate #TheEndofHIV sponsored by Gilead and hosted by ApothecariesLDN on 8th May, watch this short animation from The National Aids Trust. Panel...
Insomnia is not a medical emergency
Latest research suggests we are going through a sleep deprivation epidemic and we are getting between one to two hours less sleep than we were...
