Heart attack patients with diabetes may benefit from cholesterol-lowering drug
Injections of a cholesterol-cutting drug could reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients with diabetes who have had a recent heart attack.
Imperial researchers to study impact of school children running a mile a day
Imperial College London has partnered with the Daily Mile Foundation to assess the impact of the primary school initiative.
New centre to fight drug-resistant bugs through improving use of antibiotics
A new Imperial centre will pioneer research to optimise how antimicrobial drugs are used to both improve patient care and preserve antibiotics.
Singaporean alumni celebrate as School of Public Health campaign goes global
One of Imperial’s most active alumni groups heard from public health experts at a special event in Singapore.
Major study finds no conclusive links to health effects from waste incinerators
Researchers have found no link between exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and infant deaths or reduced foetal growth.
Heart disease patients given chance to further research with the Heart Hive
New ways of connecting patients and researchers are giving new hope of finding cures for rare heart conditions.
Long-term health effects of armed conflict could last years after fighting stops
Living in a warzone is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke among civilians, even years after the conflict ends.
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Podcast: Climate champion, alcohol marketing and stroke rehabilitation
In this edition: Climate champion Jo Haigh retires, and we find out how often kids see alcohol marketing and how a game is helping stroke recovery.
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
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3 ways to improve mental health outcomes for child refugees
A new review highlights key factors in preventing post-settlement psychological distress in unaccompanied refugee minors.
