Health

Changing the nutrient profile of processed foods could improve the health of entire populations, but it must be part of a broader strategy to be effective

The internet has made healthcare information easily accessible and as a result, the relationship between doctors and patients is changing one of the world’s most common medical procedures

Schools have a critical part to play in providing food environments that support healthy eating habits, but efforts will be futile if governments don’t dismantle neighbourhoods that tend to cause obesity

Sin taxes might change people’s behaviour – but not always in the way intended

Help stop the spread with a new app from Imperial College Business School

COVID-related spikes in household food insecurity and poverty could have a significant impact on children’s short and long-term development

Obesity is the second biggest factor for COVID-related hospital admissions; tackling the chronic obesity pandemic will be key to tackling current and future viral pandemics

Simplistic restrictions – or their easings – can put both public health and the economy at risk

What we have learned about the value of artificial intelligence and big data during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be used to tackle any number of future challenges.

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are proving devastating for many countries around the world, but Africa is facing very specific economic and healthcare constraints

The health implications of coronavirus are serious but governments also need to consider the impact economic lockdown will have on chronic illness in the population

Millions of people in India are facing a difficult choice between obeying the coronavirus lockdown or feeding their families. So, is the government doing enough?