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UK loses measles-free status: What does this mean for children?

Diseases & Conditions
Rising measles cases and low vaccination rates have caused the UK to lose its measles-free status.

What is the EU doing to understand if Artificial Intelligence apps are trustworthy?

Technology
Here, we discuss an EU-funded project on financial technologies which intends to create an open-source risk management platform for blockchain and AI apps in finance.

Research on effects of microplastics needed, says WHO

Health & Social Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for a further assessment on the effects of microplastics, following new research related to microplastics in drinking-water.

Long working hours shorten life expectancy by 9 years

Workplace
Working weeks that exceed 48 hours may shorten life expectancy by up to 9 years, new research shows.

Office workers spend 75% of their waking hours sitting down

Workplace
Research from the British Heart Foundation shows Brits spend around 67 hours a week sitting down– making us inactive for up to three out of seven days.

Infection prevention: Overcoming challenges in sepsis diagnosis

Health & Social Care
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group discusses the concerns with overcoming challenges in sepsis diagnosis.

Report confirms less saturated fat will lower blood cholesterol

Health & Social Care
A report published by Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the role of saturated fats and health concludes there's no need to change current advice to help lower blood cholesterol.

British Safety Council welcomes #AirWeShare campaign to tackle pollution

Environment
British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from air pollution.

WHO removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ diagnosis

Health & Social Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) has removed 'Gender Identity Disorder' from their diagnostic guidelines; meaning that Trans individuals should not be dismissed by Governments as 'mentally ill'.

Toddlers are spending less than 3 hours outside per week

Health & Social Care
A recent study, by Kiddi Caru, has revealed that parents said their children get 3 hours or less outside per week.

UK’s approach to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets UN recognition

Research & Innovation
The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has awarded official designation to the UK International Reference Centre for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Proper diabetic retinopathy (DR) monitoring improves health and saves money

Health & Social Care
Petri Huhtinen from Organisation Optomed OY Ltd argues that proper diabetic retinopathy (DR) monitoring improves health and saves money.

Tackling tuberculosis (TB) in Africa

Health & Social Care
While Africa has made progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), it still has one of the highest TB rates in the world and remains a priority.

Implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes worldwide

Health & Social Care
We spoke with Prof Benedetta Allegranzi at the World Health Organization (WHO) to find out about the importance of implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes to reduce healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) and sepsis worldwide.

Air pollution: A major environmental risk to health

Environment
In this in-depth question and answer interview with Charles Ndika Akong, Technical Officer and Dr Magaran Bagayoko, Senior Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), we find out why air pollution is a major environmental risk to health.

Anaemia: Challenges and concerns on iron deficiency

Health & Social Care
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group provides an overall perspective and analysis on the public health concern of anaemia, including the challenges and concerns when it comes to iron deficiency.

Extra £12 million in UK aid for Cyclone Idai

Government
UK Aid is sending £12 million to the survivors of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawai and Zimbabwe, in addition to the £6 million announced on Monday.
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