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...
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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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How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health  –...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of...
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What is space weather, and why are we monitoring it? –...

Space weather occurs when explosive events near the Sun’s surface project strong radiation fields towards the Earth. These events typically peak during solar maximum...
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what is the health impact of these tiny particles? – UK...

Nanoplastics are plastic particles smaller than 1,000 nanometers in diameter, or 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, and they are polluting...
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where 100-year-old samples help solve today’s problems – UK Health Security...

Within the UK Health Security Agency lies a scientific treasure trove, known as the Culture Collections. Its 4 repositories house thousands of meticulously preserved microorganisms,...
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What are the symptoms of Lassa fever and how is it...

You may have seen media reports about a person who travelled to the UK who was ill with Lassa fever while in the country. While...
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of New Administration’s DEI-Related Executive Orders