Health
In association with Specsavers

From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political

From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political
Our lungs are there for some of our most intense personal experiences, from singing, to sobbing, to sex
Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care

Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care
‘These are people who don’t have access to some of life’s most basic necessities – not just shelter, but health care’
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that

Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Seven in 10 people facing homelessness have lost teeth, and 15% have pulled out their own teeth. These dentists are helping to ease people’s pain
This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS
This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS
Cancer is even more deadly when you’re homeless. This innovative new project aims to change that
Cancer is even more deadly when you’re homeless. This innovative new project aims to change that
Poor mental health and feeling sad is a normal part of life, neuropsychiatrist says: ‘Life is not easy’

Poor mental health and feeling sad is a normal part of life, neuropsychiatrist says: ‘Life is not easy’
Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors

Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors
Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?

Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?
We all clapped for the NHS during the Covid pandemic. Did it actually do… anything?

We all clapped for the NHS during the Covid pandemic. Did it actually do… anything?
Poor women without education least likely to recover from effects of Covid, study finds

Poor women without education least likely to recover from effects of Covid, study finds
Postnatal thoughts: Having a baby is so irrational – but I did it anyway

Postnatal thoughts: Having a baby is so irrational – but I did it anyway
Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk

Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment

‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment
What impact does vaping have on children and young people?

What impact does vaping have on children and young people?
Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’

Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?

Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?
Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot

Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot
Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded

Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded
My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously

My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously
A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers

A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers
Movember: Men being more attuned to their cars than their own bodies needs to change

Movember: Men being more attuned to their cars than their own bodies needs to change
How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health

How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves

‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
Disabled people’s health is ‘shockingly neglected’ in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
