COVID-19
— With COVID boosters expected to cost £100 when they go on sale in UK pharmacies, there are concerns about whether this will put people off getting the jab.
Public Health
Public health is the discipline that focuses on preventing disease, extending life, and enhancing well-being through the coordinated actions of society, both public and private entities, communities, and individuals.
Public Health
— The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in childhood vaccinations worldwide, contributing to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Tackling misinformation will be a big part of addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Public Health
— A recent study suggests that air pollution could be facilitating the spread of antibiotic resistance. This global study analysed data from 116 countries, further emphasising the need for improved air quality.
COVID-19
— A new COVID variant called EG.5.1 is spreading fast in the UK. It is related to the Omicron variant and may cause more infections and hospitalisations. Experts say we should keep following the safety measures and get vaccinated or boosted.
UK Politics
— An argument over London’s ultra-low emissions zone threatens to engulf UK politics and the next general election.
COVID-19
— The UK is facing a growing problem with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and many surveillance studies tracking infection levels have ended. This is leaving the country in the dark about how COVID may play out in the months ahead, as experts say a new wave of the virus is under way.
Housing Crisis
— Without state investment, strategic consideration and political support, the lessons learned since the start of the pandemic on the importance to society of a place to call home will be lost.
UK Economy
— New research shows that universal basic income (UBI) could save the NHS billions by preventing mental and physical health problems. UBI could also boost the economy and reduce inequality.
Public Health
— Evidence shows austerity has wide-ranging consequences for health.
Long COVID
— How “brain fog” from Long COVID can be akin to ageing 10 years. A King’s College London study reveals cognitive impairments that can last up to 2 years post-infection.
Long COVID
— Research shows that people with long COVID have worse mental health than those without it. They may face disbelief, stigma and difficulties accessing healthcare.
Long COVID
— We explore the most common symptoms reported by individuals with long COVID and how these symptoms impact their day-to-day activities.
Public Health
— A deadly virus known as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has made its way to the UK, sparking concerns about public health. What are its symptoms, and how to protect yourself?
COVID-19
— A new study looks at all children hospitalised with a first recorded COVID infection in England from July 2020 to February 2022.
COVID-19
— A new book exposes the tensions between the Treasury and health officials over the COVID-19 vaccine programme, and alleges that Steve Barclay delayed the approval of the programme due to value-for-money concerns, angering the vaccine taskforce.
COVID-19
— FU.1, a new COVID strain that is more contagious and faster spreading than the previous ones, has been detected in many countries and poses a serious risk of another wave of infections.
