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The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
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Rediscovering Margaret Louden, a forgotten NHS hero
| David JesudasonSteven Pocock
Bored during lockdown, David Jesudason started bin diving at night. Then a chance discovery set him on a new path: to tell the story of a forgotten female surgeon.
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The politics and power of audio-description
| Jamie HaleKirsten IrvingChristopher Andreou
Traditional theatre audio-description often lets down artists and audiences. But, done well, it has the potential to be a force for creativity as well as accessibility.
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How light pollution affects our circadian rhythms
| Christine Ro
Too much of the wrong sort of light can send our natural cycles off-kilter – is city life messing with your circadian rhythm?
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- Long read
Rehab centres and the ‘cure’ for addiction
| Guy StaggJess Nash
Guy Stagg takes us on a brief history of rehab centres and their approaches to addiction and recovery.