Mastering public health
Imperial launches its first public health online degree
The Global Master of Public Health, developed alongside Coursera, is Imperial's first fully-online degree in the health field.
Stories tagged with 'Public health'
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GLOBAL GOAL
How can we accelerate the elimination of viral hepatitis?
A global panel of experts have published their key recommendations to advance the fight against viral hepatitis.
Flu Fighters
Should you get a flu jab?
We asked Imperial virologist Professor Wendy Barclay for some words of wisdom on who should be getting the seasonal flu vaccine.
Tobacco truths
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA and risk of smoking-related disease
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found.
Stick to the script
Increasing statins dose and patient adherence could save more lives
Improving adherence to cholesterol-lowering treatments reduces cardiovascular risk for at risk patients.
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Air crisis
London’s air crisis: How can we bring about change?
The Grantham Institute hosted a discussion exploring the challenges of cleaning up London's air and ways to bring about meaningful change.
smoking risk
Friends and family increase the risk of children becoming smokers in the UK
Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves.
Prioritising health
The far reach of primary health care
Imperial researchers have shown that more attention to primary health care could help to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Water water everywhere
London’s ailing water systems to get a helping hand from scientists
Imperial experts will lead a landmark analysis to help tackle drought, flooding and pollution across London.
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Crohn's smoking cessation
Stopping smoking reduces dependency on steroids in patients with Crohn's disease
Patients who quit smoking following a diagnosis of Crohn's disease are less reliant on corticosteroids, according to a new study.
