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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...
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.
Build your defences against cyberattacks to stay safe and out of the headlines
Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis, and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, shares insights on protecting your organisation and identifying security vulnerabilities in the face of increasing cyberattacks.
Rocket healthcare launches specialists care sector app
Rocket Healthcare has launched a specialist employee management and communications app for care homes and social and domiciliary care companies. The Care Home App is now available to care sector companies in the UK and Ireland.
The TITAN Project: Transforming the food system for a sustainable future
The European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) wants to revolutionise the food industry with its new TITAN Project. This four-year Horizon Europe initiative seeks to enhance transparency, improve food safety, and promote sustainability in the agri-food sector.
Navigating healthcare inequities and addressing the health disparities of Indigenous Peoples
Geoffrey Roth, Expert Member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), discusses efforts to recognize and tackle health challenges that Indigenous Peoples face.
Cannabis use in young people: Effects on physical and mental health
Cannabis is the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. Latest estimates from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) indicate that about 23 million (8%) adults (15-64 years old) used cannabis in 2022
The silent struggle for long COVID patients
Long COVID can be debilitating, and thus, further research and support for those living with the condition are urgently needed. Yanto Evans and Michael Natt from Long Covid Support discuss the unmet medical needs and strategies to improve understanding and care for Long COVID patients.
Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?
OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains
Household chemicals linked to neurological conditions
Neurological conditions affect many people daily, but only a few can be attributed to genetics. So, what other environmental factors contribute to this?
