Local councillor sees transformative potential of new School of Public Health
Imperial welcomed Councillor Ben Coleman, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care at Hammersmith and Fulham Council, to the White City Campus.
Global Health students work with London communities to tackle global challenges
Students enrolled on a new and improved Global Health degree shared their insights with community groups at Imperial's White City campus.
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Cervical screenings reach a 20-year low. We ask how this trend can be reversed?
Every year in the UK, around 3,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, making it the most common cancer in women aged 35 and under.
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Podcast: Smart tattoos, the future of the NHS and next-generation vaccines
In this edition: We meet researchers creating colour-changing tattoos, at the forefront of vaccines, and responding to the new NHS long term plan.
Imperial launches its first public health online degree
The Global Master of Public Health, developed alongside Coursera, is Imperial's first fully-online degree in the health field.
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How can we accelerate the elimination of viral hepatitis?
A global panel of experts have published their key recommendations to advance the fight against viral hepatitis.
Should you get a flu jab?
We asked Imperial virologist Professor Wendy Barclay for some words of wisdom on who should be getting the seasonal flu vaccine.
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA and risk of smoking-related disease
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found.
Increasing statins dose and patient adherence could save more lives
Improving adherence to cholesterol-lowering treatments reduces cardiovascular risk for at risk patients.
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London’s air crisis: How can we bring about change?
The Grantham Institute hosted a discussion exploring the challenges of cleaning up London's air and ways to bring about meaningful change.
