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Sharing breastmilk with parents

Alev Scott donated her frozen breastmilk to a hospital milk bank, but she was curious about other routes. Here she explores commercial operations and informal private arrangements.

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Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs

The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.

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Bloody capitalism and the cash flow of the menstrual cycle

Once they thrived on taboos and shame. Now period-product manufacturers are finding new ways to flourish in this era of period activism – but products aren’t the end of the story.

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Healthy scepticism

Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.

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  • The Englishman's food : a history of five centuries of English diet / by J.C. Drummond ... and Anne Wilbraham.
  • Freedom food : RSPCA monitored : RSPCA assurance of farm animal welfare / Tesco.
  • Freedom food : RSPCA monitored : RSPCA assurance of farm animal welfare / Tesco.
  • Stomach from a neonatal dog, longitudinal section
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