Walking or cycling to work linked to health benefits in India
People in India who walk or cycle to work are less likely to be overweight or obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure, a study has found.
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Sugary soft drinks linked to type 2 diabetes risk
Drinking one extra sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22 per cent, a new study suggests.
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TEDMED and Imperial explore the boundaries of health and medicine
Imperial staff and students will be able to contribute to discussions about medical and health challenges when the College takes part inTEDMED.
'Diseases of affluence' spreading to poorer countries
High blood pressure and obesity are no longer confined to wealthy countries, a new study has found.
Following lifestyle recommendations could reduce risk of death by a third
A landmark study has backed advice about diet and lifestyle from the World Cancer Research Fund.
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Medical Research Council centenary celebrations come to Imperial
A free interactive exhibition at Imperial College London celebrates a century of progress led by the Medical Research Council.
Smokefree workplaces linked to smokefree homes in India
Adults in India are substantially more likely to abstain from smoking at home if they are prohibited from smoking at work, a new study has found.
Health app endorsed by NHS
A mobile phone health app created by medical experts at Imperial has been officially endorsed by the NHS.
'Bacterial Games' at the Big Bang Fair
The MRC Centre for Outbreak Analysis and Modelling hosted a 'Bacterial Games' stand at the Big Bang Fair.
Staff satisfaction at hospitals may affect the quality of patient care
The satisfaction levels among a hospital's staff are closely linked to the quality of healthcare it provides, say a team of doctors.
