Q&A: Overfed and undernourished – the global issue of obesity and malnutrition
A shift in global diets is seeing people switch to foods high in calories, but low in nutritional value, with negative impacts on health.
Omicron – latest research and expert views as PCR test rules change
Experts from Imperial are working to improve understanding of the Omicron variant and its impact on health systems in the UK and around the world.
New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.
Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals, research finds
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Real-world data provides valuable insights into COVID vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an Imperial expert has said.
COVID-19 experts from Imperial and Singapore share lessons from pandemic
Scientists from the UK and Singapore have come together to discuss their research during the COVID-19 pandemic at an online symposium.
Omicron - latest findings and commentary from Imperial experts
Experts from Imperial College London and worldwide are working around the clock to understand the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Imperial awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize for COVID-19 response
Imperial College London has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Podcast: HIV tests, infectious reading, and the fight for cheaper drugs
In this edition: A new test to monitor treatment-resistant HIV, a book tracing the fight against infection, and how the NHS can make cheaper drugs.
Hunger, poverty and disease: Tackling the triple burden of malnutrition
Imperial’s Global Development Hub brought together world-leading experts to share insights on how to tackle malnutrition worldwide.
