I find myself in a rather odd position right now. Yesterday Westminster voted 350-258 to end all virtual proceedings and force MPs to return to the House of Commons on…
Antibiotic resistance is fast becoming a major new epidemic and a serious problem for many major health organisations around the world. This is an issue that has been getting steadily…
At this time of year, the influenza virus is a common talking point. The NHS is desperately trying to get flu vaccinations done. The echoes of coughs and sneezes ring…
We have collectively been drinking alcohol for centuries. There is no strong taboo around its use, it is perfectly legal, and, for the most part, alcohol’s effects are can be…
There is no need for MPs to be returning to Westminster
I find myself in a rather odd position right now. Yesterday Westminster voted 350-258 to end all virtual proceedings and force MPs to return to the House of Commons on…
Antibiotic resistance: the rapidly emerging global crisis
Antibiotic resistance is fast becoming a major new epidemic and a serious problem for many major health organisations around the world. This is an issue that has been getting steadily…
Marking the centenary of the 1918 flu pandemic
At this time of year, the influenza virus is a common talking point. The NHS is desperately trying to get flu vaccinations done. The echoes of coughs and sneezes ring…
Is ‘alcosynth’ a much-needed alternative to alcohol?
We have collectively been drinking alcohol for centuries. There is no strong taboo around its use, it is perfectly legal, and, for the most part, alcohol’s effects are can be…