Public Health

What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency

Meningitis is a serious condition where the protective layers (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It has many causes, such as different...
Public Health

Reproductive Health Data Privacy: What Now?

Should we be worried about the current COVID-19 variants?  – UK Health Security Agency

As we enter autumn, rates of respiratory illnesses start to rise and people ask how the most common current  lineages  -  or groups of...

Losing Data, Losing Ground: Politicizing Science Undermines Youth Mental Health

Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2025 flu vaccine  – UK Health Security Agency

As we approach autumn, it's nearly time for people with certain long-term health conditions to be booked in for their free flu jab. Individuals...
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Drug Checking is Effective: More States Should Stop Criminalizing It

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Who’s eligible for the 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster’? –...

When autumn comes, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely...
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U.S. Funding Cuts and Their Impact Worldwide: Insights from the Harm...

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What the evidence says about interventions to reduce pollution and improve...

Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that...
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How to avoid rabies and what to do if you’re exposed...

Rabies is a rare but deadly viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the...
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A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards – UK...

As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great...