Public Health England have announced that mumps cases in the UK have reached the highest number in a decade. … read more
Research, published in The BMJ, reports that short term exposure to fine particular matter in the air is related to … read more
Five reviews, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyse previously published evidence on the relationship between red and processed … read more
A report, co-authored by Public Health England (PHE) and NHS Digital, gives the childhood vaccination coverage statistics for 2018-19. … read more
Expert reaction to invasive Group A streptococcus (iGAS) cases in Essex among elderly people receiving treatment for wounds in care … read more
Research published in JAMA Network Open suggest higher consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juice, is associated with increased mortality. … read more
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that an extra quarter cup of rice per person per day … read more
Research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that poor olfaction is associated with higher long-term mortality among older … read more
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that adults with severe obesity class III are 12 … read more
A report published by UNICEF states that over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past … read more
Research published in Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrate that use of dietary supplements was not associated with mortality benefits among … read more
Research conducted by The Lancet provides evidence of the potential impact of sub-optimal diet on non-communicable diseases mortality and morbidity … read more
Research published in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health demonstrates that prolonged sedentary behaviour causes a considerable burden to the … read more
Research published in The BMJ warns that the sharing of user data by popular health apps is routine and not … read more
Research published in European Heart Journal suggests that the health impacts attributable to air pollution in Europe are higher than … read more
Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health indicates that body size, physical activity and gender are related … read more
The Chief Medical Officer briefed journalists on her annual report at the SMC. The report is an aspirational and strategic … read more
Little is known by the public about the placenta but in fact it’s absolutely essential for supporting the baby as it grows inside the mother. read more
The explosion of technology has the potential to transform healthcare, allowing patients to wear devices and use apps to monitor and improve their health, and for appointments and records to be used in a smarter, more joined-up way. read more
We’ve heard various strong and sometimes conflicting claims from celebrities and politicians about the merits and harms of dietary fats when it comes to our health and our waistlines. read more
