The crippling disease you have never heard of
12 Mins read
ME affects one in 500 people in the UK, but NHS services for ME patients are below par and research funding is negligible compared to other chronic conditions.
Fighting for a fairer NHS
4 Mins read
Protesters gathered outside the Royal London Hospital to take a stand against the hostile environment policies within the NHS.
'A cut above the rest'
4 Mins read
Artefact speaks to professionals in the medical field to catch a glimpse of their lives and how they feel about their jobs.
Ministry of loneliness
9 Mins read
Loneliness is a social epidemic that affects all ages and has harmful effects on society, so we meet one group who are raising awareness.
Are the NHS Mental Health Services capable of coping with current demand? Artefact has been finding out.
Eating disorders: The declining prospect of help
11 Mins read
Seeking help for such a secretive disorder, is like killing away your only friend, but with the lack of funding, is help really effective?
Nip, tuck, PRESTO!
5 Mins read
Artefact investigates the continued rise in popularity of cosmetic surgery both in the UK and abroad.
Is the Pill making you depressed?
4 Mins read
Have you noticed any changes in your mood since you started taking the pill? New research suggests many women do.
What you learn from living with an addict
8 Mins read
Living with an addiction is hard in itself, but living with an addict is almost as detrimental as the drug abuse itself.
The mental health sector is in a financial crisis, affecting the way patients are cared for. Being sectioned can be life saving, but many are left traumatised by the ordeal.