To fetch out the fire: reviving London 1666
A doctor’s eye view of the great fire of London: 350 years ago: Battling with Flames, the plague and noxious…
Lifestyle
How to stay calm at Christmas
Christmas is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whole year, but for many people, Yuletide cheer comes…
Back from the brink
I’ve been resuscitated three times in my life. As a nurse, I’ve attended countless resuscitation attempts. I’ve also attempted to…
Our pigsty cars can give us flu
As a mum of three, I know just how dirty a family car can get. My children are grown up…
Staying safe on Bonfire night
Bonfire night celebrations are great fun for adults and kids alike. Unfortunately, darkness, fireworks, trailing fancy dress costumes and undercooked…
10 Things you didn’t know about sleep
We all need to sleep, and lack of sleep is linked to depression, behavioural disorders and some of our leading…
Medicine for the Mind
For the past 14 years I've combined science with art to engage people of all ages with the beauty and…
Vital signs
Vital signs have long been used by doctors to decide if we are fit and well, or if our bodies…
How to boost your energy levels
If you feel exhausted when you come off shift or even facing the prospect of hauling yourself out of bed,…
Making Nature
Rebecca Wallersteiner reviews Making Nature a new exhibition which explores how humans relate to other animals, opening at the Wellcome…