The Silent Killer
Following Hypertension Awareness Week, Alisha Aman looks at what hypertension is as well as the causes, effects, and cures for this silent killer.
Category: Features
Neglected Diseases: Is the Plague Coming Back?
The invisible threat – Ines Vollmer investigates overlooked infectious diseases that should worry you.
Britain’s Sugar Tax: Will it be a Sweet Deal?
Last month, Chancellor George Osborne outlined the government’s economic plans in the 2016 Budget. This included the surprise introduction of a national sugar levy on soft drinks to combat childhood obesity. But will it work? In this article, Jiska van der Reest reviews the science behind the legislation and its promise for public health.
The Bright Future of Nuclear Power
By arguing for Integral Fast Reactors, John Lindberg explores the lesser-known sibling of conventional nuclear power and its immense potential – if we decide to challenge the status quo.
What Makes an Outbreak?
How do bacteria we consider household names cause such widespread disease and panic?
