The struggles of being a man
As the discussion about women issues and gender equality grows, we often forget to ask men about their difficulties. So, Voice of London did just that. To celebrate the start of Movember, Voice of London…
Health
Where are we in our fight against plastic pollution?
Plastic recycling is a vicious cycle, but is there a way out of it? The United Kingdom is the nation of takeaway coffee. According to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report, 2.5 billion coffee cups were…
Avocado eggs on toast with a side of microplastics please!
What seemed inevitable is now a confirmed reality: we have plastic in our bodies – and it may be widespread in the human food chain as a direct consequence of our negligence. In fact, a…
Science isn’t getting any ‘butter’
Advice about the dangers of cholesterol is now being opposed by some scientists After all these years of being told to not eat foods high in cholesterol, a small group of scientists have begun to…
Are you risking your health by eating out?
When your stomach is growling loudly at the end of a busy day, going to a restaurant or market might seem healthier than the basic fast food menu. But is it really? Once upon a…
Late Motherhood and why it’s okay
The news that Meghan Markle – the Duchess of Sussex – is expecting her first child at age 37 has sparked a conversation on late motherhood. More than ever, women are choosing to have children…
Five tips for student commuters
Every Londoner knows the struggle of commuting in and out of the city every day. Whether you are going to work or university, it can be a dreadful experience to be stuck in a hectic…
Do you want some plastic with that?
In a new research study, it has been found that over 90% of worldwide salt brands have contaminated their salt with plastic. Having the word ‘sea’ on the packaging does not make your salt better…
A fine line between veganism and eating disorder
There is no denying that veganism is on the rise – more than 90% expansion in ‘vegan’ searches, according to Google Trends, and 40% increase in vegan sales. Great news for the animals and the…
8 struggles of a Coeliac
“Gluten free” – a term used far too much recently. But for those of you whose entire life isn’t dominated by a tiny grain, do you really know what it’s like to be gluten free?…