Written By Arnav Rustogi 1. Can you tell us a bit about your network — what you do and what your main goals are? 2. Looking back over the past year, what achievement or milestone are you most proud of? 3. What has been the standout event or initiative this year
Written By Adiyat Zahir In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman, under the Equality Act, is based on biological sex, therefore excluding transgender women. Five judges unanimously decided that those who are not born as biological women cannot access the
Written By Saarah Chowdhury In November 2024, MPs voted in favor of allowing an assisted dying bill to pass through to its second stage. The proposed law would permit terminally ill and mentally competent adult patients with less than six months to live to request a physician-assisted death. This
Louis Quail on Art, Activism, Mental Health and his Big Brother Written by Anna Zhang “Worse than being intruded on is to be ignored,” says artist, activist and brother Louis Quail. He sits on his sofa as we share a beer through Zoom, the casual drink a slicing contrast to
Written By Theodore Spaliviero-Shaw How we prescribe value to each individual, equitably, is a decision. It reflects both the principles and wellbeing of a society. Through equitable recognition of the enduring value of the individual, we strengthen a shared sense of community and purpose, resisting the lure of utilitarianism,
Written By Adiyat Zahir November 29th, 2024, 2:15pm. Hundreds of individuals gather in Westminster, flaunting placards, banners, and even an effigy of a grim-faced High Court Judge. On the west side of Parliament Square is a tide of pink jumpers and pink beanies, provided by the Dignity in
Written By Shreya Kantamneni Introduction Microplastic pollution has swiftly evolved from a distant environmental concern to an omnipresent threat, silently infiltrating nearly every facet of our daily lives. Once considered an issue confined to the oceans and remote ecosystems, these tiny particles have now found their way into the air
Written By Luca Miler Bats have been the facilitators of great suffering in our species for many years due to being the second most significant reservoir hosts, surpassed only by rats. The fact that bats can handle a much greater viral load for many diseases means that viruses can much
Written By Hannah Labor Laughter surrounds us. From birth, it weaves its way into experiences throughout our lives. As infants, we giggle to silly games of peek-a-boo; as teenagers, we laugh in the face of quiet tension in awkward silences; and as adults, we find ourselves laughing with
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Written By Charvi Varampati Introduction Waiting times are decreasing but are yet to completely recover from the COVID-19 backlog. A rise in various environmental risk factors, an increasing frequency of chronic infections and inflammation, driven by emerging strains of bacteria and viruses; together, these are creating a perfect storm
Written By Rujuta Kulkarni While organ transplantation may seem like a modern concept, and parts of it are still futuristic at best, the concept of transplantation has existed since ancient times. Mythology often features tales of hybrid creatures created by transferring body parts from one animal to another. For example,
Written By Amman Ahmed This article will discuss the show Severance with minimal spoilers. Human brains are inherently self-obsessed, always happy to take the spotlight in any discussions on biological beauty and complexity, so it’s no wonder that the show Severance has captured the attention of millions. The
Written By Angharad Bridges Origins Coal is made up of many different compounds, and due to this there is variation in the quality of coal. It just so happened that South Welsh coal was some of the best in the world - in particular, there was a type of coal called
Written By Zahra Ahmad Murder should not be celebrated. By definition, the ‘unlawful, premeditated killing of one human being by another’ is declared unacceptable in religious doctrines, moral reasoning and the court of law. In reality, murder is not universally condemned. The death penalty may be considered state-sanctioned murder,
Understanding the basis of an alternative form of death determination. Written By Anna Baker The introduction of death by neurological criteria – brain death – altered the boundaries of physiological death when it was defined in the 1960s. It showed that our existence as a person – not just derivative biological life – is
Written By Anthea Gabot London has historically been home to some of the world’s greatest architecture; but recently, the urban landscape has been getting recognition for its public outdoor areas or, as they are better known, green spaces. Small pockets of nature found within London, green spaces provide an
Written By Michelle Chan There are many cultural differences that emergency medicine doctors working in crisis zones must consider. In certain circumstances, not taking these into consideration could even cause a patient’s condition to deteriorate. In this article, cultural differences around the world will be explored, and how they
Written By Dima Alobaidi Homoeopathy (or homeopathy) is a controversial treatment that the public and medical practitioners have pondered over since the eighteenth century, and the debate continues to stand to this day. As such, its history is absolutely relevant to modern healthcare professionals and anyone looking into potentially receiving
Written By Dui-Lan Sun Ancient Civilizations (c. 3000 BCE – 500 CE) What did it take to become a doctor in ancient times? Unlike today’s rigorous training programs, medical education in early civilisations was an evolving mix of tradition, observation, and hands-on experience. In Ancient Greece, medicine initially
Written By Megan Kwok Forget the stereotypes of rebellious teens lighting up in back alleys. Generation Z, those born roughly between the late 90s and early 2010s, are rewriting the rules when it comes to substance use. While previous generations might have seen smoking as a rite of passage, Gen
Asthma: the silent killer who persecutes selectively Written By Liya Kamran Your chest tightens. Suddenly each breath is a battle. What felt like breathing seconds ago feels more like gasping. Your hand hovers over your inhaler. You take one pump and then another. The panic is replaced by instant relief.