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Public sector digital transformation is critical in light of cyber-attack threat
When introduced efficiently, digital transformation undoubtedly has a positive impact on the quality and accessibility of public services in the UK, with investment in digital tools becoming a key element of the government’s future planning strategies
Including refugees in national systems: Examples from Ethiopia
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency details the facilitation of refugees in national systems – with interesting examples from Ethiopia
Everything you need to know about the assisted dying bill in the UK
Explore the UK assisted dying debate, including the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, parliamentary progress, and landmark court cases shaping end-of-life law.
NHS backs AI notetaking to free up more face-to-face care
NHS England urges use of AI notetaking tools to cut admin, boost clinician time with patients, and improve care, backed by evidence from trials at nine NHS sites.
How did the 2024 election change American firearm behaviour?
A Rutgers Health study reveals that the 2024 presidential election prompted increased firearm interest among Black adults and liberals. Fearing for their safety, these groups reported greater urges to purchase, carry, and store weapons more easily.
Indigenous land: The climate future lives here
How climate infrastructure on Indigenous land can turn the next generation into solution-providers—while strengthening biodiversity stewardship and sovereignty.
“Women’s rights are disability rights, and disability rights are women’s rights”
Lorna Rothery interviewed Ms Pirkko Mahlmäki, Chair of the Women’s Committee at the European Disability Forum, about the intersecting inequalities, stigma, and discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities in the EU, and the measures needed across sectors to effectively tackle this.
Warm Homes Plan: Families to save under the biggest home upgrade plan in British...
Millions of households across the UK will benefit from lower energy bills and warmer homes under the government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.
Replacing glyphosate with diquat in Roundup
Recently, Bayer, the producer of the herbicide RoundupTM, announced that the controversial herbicide glyphosate would be phased out of consumer RoundupTM products and replaced by other active ingredients, including the herbicide diquat.
New nasal vaccine could stop whooping cough spreading, trial finds
A NIHR-backed trial has found that BPZE1, a nasal spray vaccine, can block whooping cough bacteria from colonising the nose and throat.
What are endocrine disruptors and why should you care?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are prevalent in our environment. Dr Josef Köhrle, Senior Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Endocrinology, discusses with Lorna Rothery the urgent need for stronger actions to address the potential health risks posed by these chemicals.
Sentinel-6B satellite set for launch to track rising seas
Preparations are almost complete in California for the launch of Sentinel-6B, the latest satellite in Europe’s Copernicus Earth observation programme.
The challenge of rapidly increasing electrosmog and EMF exposure
Sarah Scott is a freelance journalist and Acting Trustee for the UK charity MCS-Aware, which supports people with environmental illness. Here, she discusses potential health threats inherent in the rapidly growing global reliance on wireless technology and why more research is urgently needed to better understand the effects of EMF exposure.
The Genocide Watch List 2025: Where and why is the world burning?
Today, multiple regions face the grim reality of genocide. Genocide Emergencies in Myanmar, Gaza and Sudan, and major warnings elsewhere, underscore the failure to...
Persons with disabilities, belonging on paper and in society?
Millions of persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, particularly children, are legally invisible due to a lack of registration in civil systems. Discover the issues faced by unregistered individuals and how an inclusive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system can enhance their lives.
The Renters’ Rights Act becomes Law: Securing a fairer future for 11 million renters
The landmark legislation known as the Renters’ Rights Act, abolishing 'no-fault' evictions along with a number of other new protections for private renters, aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants in England.
North America Analysis October 2025
Dive into the October 2025 edition of North America Analysis, a comprehensive compilation that offers a rich tapestry of insightful perspectives and thorough evaluations.
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Working from home isn’t the problem – our attitude to workplace health is
William Roberts, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health, emphasises the importance of promoting health in the workplace to enhance employee wellbeing and tackle health inequalities.
Deliberate structural injustice through law
Kati Rantala’s recent article on silent stakeholders addresses the dilemmas in normative inclusive lawmaking that often overlook harsh realities behind the rhetoric.(1) Here, she explores structural injustice in law and its impact on silent stakeholders in subordinate positions, citing examples from Finland.
Proceedings of the Libby, Montana asbestos education & outreach retreat
Jean C. Pfau discusses the history and health implications of the vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana, and the establishment of the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease (CARD), which offers vital clinical services for affected individuals. Additionally, a retreat in June 2025 allowed experts to share research findings on asbestos exposure.
