Fear of Mumps Outbreak on Campus
Two decades after the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine scare that deterred many parents from allowing their children to…
UTIs: the What, the How, and the Why Me
When I was studying A Level Philosophy and Ethics, I used the presence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) as evidence…
Youthanasia: the Fatality of Symptoms Among the Young
Ageism is a form of a prejudice that has been prevalent in society longer than Madonna, which is apt, since…
The Agonising Wait: Unravelling the Longevity of Diagnosing Female Reproductive Health Conditions
Every month I dread my period. My mind becomes consumed with worry of what I will encounter. Will it be…
Vitamin D in Winter Wellness
Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining good health and supporting efficient growth. Among these essential vitamins, vitamin D is…
Anorexia: The Silent Thief of Freshers’ Year
Like most girls, I have always grown up with the desire to lose weight. But it wasn’t until my Fresher…
What causes death from sleep deprivation?
A recent neuroscience paper investigates the link between sleep deprivation and the gut.
The dark secrets of herbal remedies
Words by: Bethan Grimshaw Whether it’s tumeric tablets or rescue remedy, chances are you have used a so-called “herbal” or…
Cultural Bite
By Alaina Reschka Halloween is over, and winter is coming, so students need a recipe that can not only warm…
Cultural Bite: Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet
There are many vegetables that are popular around autumn time, and one of them is the healthier alternative to our…
What is Life Like as a Teetotal Student? Try Getting High on Life!
An introduction to Sussex University’s very own High on Life society, written from the accounts of its members Drinking is…
New term, new you: Four cheap and doable tips on how to get healthy
While your friends in full-time employment saw January as a period of healthy life changes, you didn’t have that luxury.…
The curse of social media: what is the relationship between body image and social media?
For who knows how long, body image, self-esteem and body consciousness have been an issue for many human beings –…
Brighton’s flourishing vegan culture
We’ve heard it all. It has been all over the news for the last couple of days. Processed meats such…
How mental health lost the war on disease
The BBC reported a “crisis in mental health provision” last month, after an NHS trust was told no mental health…
Is depression made worse by our society?
‘Money can’t buy happiness.’ A phrase used so often it has begun to lose the potent meaning with which it…
Sussex student to wear fancy dress for a year
Second year Sussex student, Aaron Lawrence, has taken on the challenge of “wearing nothing but fancy dress for a whole…
Would you risk your health for sport?
James Hope Given the wide range of sport clubs at Sussex, everyone should be able to find something that suits…
Shake your bumba? Try some Zumba! (Alternative Sports at Sussex)
Staying fit and doing exercise is great, but not everyone wants to join the gym or a sports club. We…
Weatherley MP pushes for changes to donation policy
MP Mike Weatherley is leading the push in Westminster for changes to organ donation policy, alongside MPs Paul Uppal, Marcus…