Ella Spittall speaks to Professor Alex O’Neill from the University of Leeds about one of the biggest global killers.
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
Lara Shoesmith answers the main questions surrounding the new vaccines.
What is herd immunity and why is everyone talking about it?
All you need to know about herd immunity in 250 words.
Positive science from 2020
Because lord knows we need it.
In conversation with Julie Duodu: Should healthcare go beyond the ‘medical model of care’?
Ella Spittall interviews Dr Julie Duodo, a local Leeds GP, on her outstanding work and outlook on healthcare.
Is Medicine Racist?
Scratching the surface of systemic racism within medicine.
The Hidden Dangers Behind Trump’s “take it” Mentality
“What do you have to lose? Take it.” Or, perhaps Donald, take it back. Your people have much to lose. And here’s why. Hydroxychloroquine is a proven anti-arthritic, anti-lupus and antimalarial drug. Recently, it has […]
Gender Bias in the Healthcare System
Gender bias in healthcare occurs when genders are not offered equal quality of treatments and care for the same medical complaints, or when variable manifestations of disease are not considered based on sex. Increasingly, researchers […]
Mental Health Medication: Myth vs Reality
With the conversation on mental health slowly becoming less stigmatised, we join in to take a look at the medications being prescribed and how they work. Mental health is already a deeply stigmatised issue, and […]
Channel 4’s Menopause Policy: A Step in the Right Direction
The menopause is an unspoken struggle for women which can last years with very little respite. Unlike periods, which occur once a month, the menopause has no let up. Every woman goes through it at […]
Cannabis Should be Legalised Now
What comes to mind when you think of weed? That’s the image I want you to hold onto as you read this article. I can’t speak for each person individually, but for a lot of […]
Sibongile Tshabalala – ‘Battling HIV in South Africa’
The Gryphon speaks to Sibongile Tshabalala, activist and chairperson of Treatment Action Campaign, about the continuing fight against HIV and the struggle to make treatment affordable. In the early Noughties, 1700 South Africans died per […]