Health
-
Moooove over Mozart as slow radio takes over
Are we sick of bite-sized culture? This autumn, Radio 3 will broadcast long hours of clocks ticking, leaves crunching and cows mooing. Some say we should spend more time in idle reflection.
-
5,000 years on, high heels are given the boot
Should we mourn the demise of high heels? In a landmark show at London Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham spun heads with a high heel-free catwalk. Trends suggest they could be on the way out.
-
One-fifth of meat contains unspecified DNA
Do we care too much about what’s in our food? Last year, more than one in five product tests found meat from an animal not on the label. Our diets are full of other surprises.
-
The virtual models taking Instagram by storm
Are CGI supermodels creepy or cool? A luxury French fashion label has unveiled a new “army” of digital supermodels — continuing a rising trend of virtual celebrities sweeping social media.
-
Ableism row ignites over Elephant Man casting
Should able-bodied actors play disabled roles? Critics have slammed the BBC’s upcoming drama The Elephant Man for casting an able-bodied star as...
-
The self-harm crisis blighting British teens
What should be done about self-harm? A shocking Children’s Society study has revealed that over a fifth of 14-year-old British girls said they had hurt themselves on purpose in the last year.
-
Smiles, hugs and tears on A-level results day
Do exam results matter? For students receiving their results, A-levels may seem like the line between success and failure. But one top school says an “all-round” education is more important.
-
Boris sparks row over burkas in Britain
Should the burka be banned? Boris Johnson has refused to apologise over incendiary remarks he made about burkas. Meanwhile, Denmark has become the latest nation to outlaw the face covering.
-
Demi Lovato stable after ‘opioid overdose’
Can childhood fame ruin your life? The former Disney star was found unconscious at her home after a long battle with addiction. She is not the first young star to struggle in the spotlight.
-
Sun, sea and sexism: TV hit splits the nation
Is Love Island harmful to teenagers? In just over a week we will say goodbye to the villa for another summer. The end cannot come soon enough for those who think the show sets a bad example.
-
School’s out as UK basks in long, hot summer
Are staycations the best type of holiday? The summer holidays are about to begin. Millions will travel abroad. But with the UK’s heatwave in full swing, is it better to stay at home?
-
Moral storm as designer babies get green light
Is it ethical to genetically engineer humans? A top bioethics council has declared gene editing of human embryos “morally permissible”. Some fear the social consequences could be disastrous.
-
The new test unlocking the secrets of death
Would you want to know when you are going to die? Scientists have developed a test that can tell how fast your body is ageing. Some think facing death is the key to living a meaningful life.
-
Dr Asif Hamid: Why I opted to leave the NHS
What is the future of the NHS? Dentist Asif Hamid has fixed teeth all over the world, including in disaster zones. He worked and trained in the NHS, but says the bureaucracy drove him to quit.
-
Dr Peach: The NHS is a political football
How will the NHS look at 100? Dr Chris Peach worked as a GP for 35 years. He talks to The Day about how the NHS has transformed in that time, and...