Nurses Make History by Voting to Go on Strike
Words by Beth Brown Nurses across the UK have voted to go on strike, for the first time in the…
Heartbeats and mental health
A look inwards at the science of interoception
Should smoking be illegal?
The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two…
The Largest Maternity Scandal in NHS History
By Angel Woo, Staff Writer. An internal report leaked by The Independent has revealed that at least 42 babies…
More Medicinal Cannabis Products Legalised
Two cannabis-based medicines have been approved for use by the NHS in England to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Sussex and Brighton students unite to support junior doctors
A joint campaign has recently been set up by Sussex and Brighton University students to support junior doctors in their…
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…
Blame games and volcanic ash: who’s fault?
As the ash cloud billowed from the spewing volcano in Iceland the accusations and recriminations over who was to blame…
An Injection of Common Sense?
When the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse began its heroin “shooting gallery” pilot project four years ago, critics argued…
King’s College London sued for being ‘racist’
London’s King’s College has been the stage for a recent race row, as a black medical student claims she was…
Thousands leave dentists
The Argus has reported that Sussex is facing a ‘ticking dental time bomb’ as figures released last week show a…
Number of drug related deaths increased in Sussex
Recent studies suggest that the number of cases of drug poisoning in Sussex is on the rise. Reports state that…
Campus health care – is there a doctor in the house?
University medical care is in place to provide efficient and caring support for students. On visiting the health centre for…