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The power of demography for Europe’s future
Christa Schweng, EESC Member, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on The impact of demography on Social Europe, argues that demography has the power to determine Europe’s future.
Researchers find new anti-malaria antibodies bring hope for prevention
Researchers have made a new discovery in the fight against malaria. The study, recently published in Science, identified a new class of antibodies targeting a previously unexplored malaria parasite region.
Digital innovations within NHS 0-19 services and family hubs
Kevin Ireson, the Sales Director at Mobile Rocket Ltd, explains how NHS 0-19 services and Family Hubs are being revolutionised through digital innovation.
Understanding electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity: Michael Bevington, Chair of Trustees at Electrosensitivity UK, explains the health risks associated with exposure to radiofrequency radiation and electromagnetic fields and why more robust action is needed to protect public health.
The future of sustainable food: The Buying Better Food and Drink agreement
A new commercial agreement has been designed to change how public sector organisations, including schools, hospitals and local authorities, purchase food and drink is now open.
Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain
Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.
Global measles cases surge in 2023: What does the future hold?
In 2023, the world saw an increase in measles cases, with an estimated 10.3 million people infected, showing a 20% rise from the previous year.
Bridge: A MindSport for All (BAMSA)
Bridge: A MindSport for All (BAMSA) showcases how the card game bridge can enhance well-being, promote healthy ageing, foster inclusivity, and strengthen social connections.
Electrosensitivity UK
Electrosensitivity UK's aim is to support people already electrosensitive and to inform the public of the health risks of RFR and EMFs, find out more here;
Global development and gender equality
Papa Alioune Seck, Chief of the Research and Data Section at UN Women, explores a crucial moment for global development and gender equality.
The challenges facing vaccination in fragile and conflict-affected settings
Sian Williams, Senior Policy Adviser for Child Health at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), explains the barriers to childhood vaccination and the health consequences of missed immunisations.
Protecting cancer survivors across Europe from financial discrimination: The right to be forgotten
Mark Lawler and Françoise Meunier highlight the financial discrimination that many cancer survivors face despite being cured of their disease and propose a data-informed legal solution so that cancer patients are not punished for a previous cancer diagnosis.
Linda Gröning – University of Bergen
Linda Gröning is a Professor of Law at the University of Bergen, Norway. Gröning’s main area of legal expertise is icriminal law and criminal justice, and she is considered a leading experts on issues regarding criminalaccountability, responsibility and punishment
Gröning is currently focusing her research on how criminal unaccountability is...
Everything you need to know about dealing with a concussion
Recently awareness surrounding head injuries and concussions has grown significantly. This has raised concerns and questions about individuals and families.
The EU’s justice and fundamental rights policy
Open Access Government highlights the EU Justice Scoreboard, discusses broader justice and fundamental rights policy, and concludes with the National justice systems aspect of the recent Rule of Law Report.
Understanding skin ageing: Taking care of your skin
Cosmetic surgery isn’t necessarily the answer to stopping your skin ageing; understanding what lifestyle factors may be affecting the age of your skin could change everything.
Bridging the gap between evidence and action: Collaborative leadership – where do we begin?
Patricia (Patsy) Beattie-Huggan, President and Principal Consultant of The Quaich Inc, focuses on bridging the gap between evidence and action through collaborative leadership. But where do we begin?
The regulation of sports betting advertising in Canada
Senator Marty Deacon from the Senate of Canada guides us through Bill S-269, National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act.
Biomarkers in environmental health research
A biomarker is a measurable substance, typically a chemical or biomolecule (protein, lipid, nucleic acid), found in biological samples that is indicative of a normal or abnormal condition of a living organism. But how can biomarkers be used in deciphering human health impacts of environmental contaminants?
Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections prompt urgent action
More than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caught daily, causing urgent challenges for the global health community.
