The war on drugs is a fight we just can’t win

To my mind, criminalisation of illegal drugs is inhumane and counterproductive. The “war on drugs” hasn’t and doesn’t work. It’s high time we shifted our focus from criminal punishment to ­public health. If this offends your ideology I should tell you that … Read More

Don’t let any illness stop you going away on holiday

We know from TV ads that it’s a simple matter to get insurance cover for a ­holiday abroad if you have medical conditions. But what can you do yourself to keep ­yourself safe? There are several aspects to this ­including your medication, your … Read More

Lift the ban on boys having the HPV jab

Medical practice is full of ­sexual bias with women often being downgraded. One of those areas is the human papillomavirus vaccination. This is given to girls around age 12 to prevent the ­infection which is known to cause cervical ­cancer. … Read More