Defying Death
This extract explores issues about improvements in health care, and our expectation of a longer life. It is taken from a panel discussion that took place as part of 'The Next Big Thing' TV series. The...
View ArticleThe Big Question: Why do people smoke?
Years of evidence linking smoking to cancer, not to mention people faux-coughing and making fan gestures: so why do you still spark up? The Big Question team.First published on Sat, 03 Jul 2004 as The...
View ArticleSmoking Cigarettes
Do you question the experts' opinion on smoking? Read Kevin McConway’s article and find out how many decades of research led to that warning on a cigarette packet Professor Kevin McConway.First...
View ArticleCigarettes
Four thousand chemical compounds in every puff... The Small Matters team.First published on Mon, 14 Feb 2005 as Cigarettes. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative...
View ArticleFertility - A Doctor's Advice
Dr Natheera Indrasenan gives advice on fertility for men and women Dr Natheera Indrasenan.First published on Wed, 24 Aug 2005 as Fertility - A Doctor's Advice. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleHealth Check: How teenage health affects adult life
Programme five looks at teenage health and the implications for health in later life Health Check on BBC World Service.First published on Wed, 04 May 2011 as Health Check: How teenage health affects...
View ArticleSacred and secular: Brett Scharffs
This video explores the corporate social responsibilities of business versus ethical beliefs. Brett G. Scharrfs.First published on Wed, 13 Aug 2014 as Sacred and secular: Brett Scharffs. To find out...
View ArticleHow Healthy Are You?
How healthy are you? Have a go at this interactive quiz on diet, physical activity and lifestyle choices and see if you need to make some personal changes. Julie Messenger.First published on Wed, 12...
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