Why are heart attack deaths 160% higher in some areas of England than others?
A new study has found the variation in hospital fatality rates is only a small contributor to geographical variation in heart attack deaths in England
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals
School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity.
Expert Insight: Nick Grassly’s comments on poliovirus detection in the UK
Warnings of potential polio cases in London hit the headlines last month after the virus was detected at two points in the city’s sewage system.
Infectious disease trailblazers inspire Great Exhibition Road Festival-goers
No stranger to trailblazers, the Department of Infectious Disease had a strong presence at the 2022 Great Exhibition Road Festival.
Data Saves Lives: Roundtable event on public health
Imperial researchers brought together national and local government, and NHS organisations, to discuss patient data and improving public health.
Global Development Hub explores impact of pandemic, climate change on health
A panel discussion hosted by Imperial’s Global Development Hub explored the impact of pandemics, climate change and political turmoil on global health
Environment Minister visits air quality site on Clean Air Day
Environment Minister Jo Churchill MP visits Imperial’s air quality monitoring site at London Marylebone Road on Clean Air Day.
New centres should bring diagnosis to the people
NHS Community Diagnostic Centres must stay true to their mission if the public is to benefit, according to a study by Imperial researchers.
New art exhibition depicts London’s invisible air pollution
A new art exhibition focusing on the effects of air pollution across London has opened as part of Lambeth’s Town Hall Arts Programme.
Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection
Late detection of poliovirus transmission is one of the greatest risks to polio eradication. Imperial developed a method for rapid detection of polio.
