Long-term air pollution linked to greater risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation
A new report finds a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and the severity with which a person will experience the effects of COVID-19.
Vaccine passports linked to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in UK and Israel
A new study from Imperial College London has found a link between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and a perceived lack of free will over vaccine passports.
Landmark study reports life-saving potential of salt substitutes
A landmark study shows simple salt swap could prevent millions of deaths each year.
New vaccine study to investigate durability of COVID-19 immunity
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding will support new research into the durability of COVID-19 immunity after vaccination and natural infection.
More than 700 million people living with untreated hypertension
More than 700 million people are living with untreated high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and other diseases.
Third mRNA COVID vaccine dose could benefit immunocompromised dialysis patients
People who attend hospital for their dialysis treatment (haemodialysis) could benefit from an early third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 sampling study finds no trace of virus at major rail stations
A study sampling the environment at four major railway stations in England has found no traces of the virus which causes COVID-19.
Can an app improve NHS mental health support?
UK researchers have secured government funding to study the use of AI for providing mental health support in the NHS.
Living near woodlands is good for children and young people’s mental health
A new study has found a link between proximity to woodlands and improved mental wellbeing among children and young people.
Imperial experts engage world leaders as G7 begins
The Imperial community is playing a pivotal role in informing and influencing the G7 Summit.
