Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic could cost UK billions
A major spike in child obesity levels during the pandemic could cost the UK over £8 billion, according to a study involving Imperial researchers.
Imperial celebrates association to Horizon Europe
Imperial brought together our European and global science communities earlier this week to mark the start of the UK's association to Horizon Europe.
Number of extremely premature babies receiving neonatal care triples
The number of babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales increased three-fold after NHS guidelines changed in 2019.
Mapping the flow of healthcare data shows complex landscape
A comprehensive mapping and evaluation of electronic data flows in the NHS finds complex landscape and informs policy objectives.
UN Science Summit heralds coming revolution in digital health diagnostics
Imperial together with its UK and African partners showcased the transformative potential of digital diagnostics at the recent UNGA Science Summit.
Airplane noise linked to next day heart health hospitalisations
New research has investigated the potential impact of living near Heathrow airport on cardiovascular hospitalisations and deaths.
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‘When I think about the burden of sickle cell disease - it keeps me up at night’
For World Sickle Cell Day we interview Prof Julie Makani on her career so far, African science and the growing interest in Sickle Cell Disease.
Celebrating 30 years of world-leading air pollution research
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Environmental Research Group held a symposium discussing how their pollution research has evolved over time.
New report finds action is required to protect UK health research
A new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences has outlined that the UK needs to do more to retain its exceptional strengths in health research.
Global Health students combine with London community groups to dynamic effect
Students from Imperial’s BSc in Global Health presented their community placement experiences at a lively event at Imperial’s Invention Rooms.
