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How nurses and midwives are essential to achieving universal …

WebBy Nicolette Davies, IGHI’s Head of Operations. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a basic human right. The WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom, …

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Community health and wellbeing workers: a solution for …

WebIn the quest to refine healthcare delivery in England, this innovative approach, inspired by Brazil’s successful community healthcare model, is a promising solution to …

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The Foundations of Good Health: Fruits, Vegetables, and Fibre

WebA diet rich in fruits and vegetables, complemented by a variety of high-fibre foods, is one of the foundations of good health. Eating at least five portions of fruits and …

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Universal Health Coverage: past, present and future of the NHS

WebThe NHS has achieved much since it was first established in 1948. By providing universal health coverage, it has helped to improve the health of the …

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Navigating digital health: a guide to data and artificial intelligence

WebKelly Gleason introduces a guide, Navigating Digital Health, co-produced with 20 local diverse public partners (aged between 18-78, ethnicity: White, Black & Asian, …

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COP28: Centring Mental Health in the Health Response to Climate …

WebJoin us on this journey as we recap the highlights of COP28 in the UAE. The Climate Cares Centre team shed light on the profound interconnections between mental …

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The essential role of daily exercise in enhancing health and well …

WebRegular exercise is essential for good health, contributing to benefits that extend across the lifespan. In the United Kingdom, public health guidance emphasizes …

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Evaluating the Uptake of the NHS App in England

Web4 October 2023. Our new study published in the British Journal of General Practice examines uptake of the NHS App in England. The NHS App was launched in January …

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Measures of Disease Frequency: Incidence and Prevalence

WebIn this post, I will discuss methods used to measure the frequency of disease: incidence and prevalence. These are essential tools for governments, health care …

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Breaking habits: swapping sugary drinks for healthier alternatives

WebImage by PublicDomainPicture by Pixabay. Excess sugar consumption has been a critical public health matter for some years. Too much sugar in our diet can …

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Newly minted Network of Excellence in Women’s Health!

WebWe’re delighted to share news that there is now a Network of Excellence in Women’s Health at Imperial College London – set up to promote inter-disciplinary …

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The Future is Fungal

WebThe Future is Fungal. Jennifer Shelton. 28 April 2021. Jenny Shelton takes us through the incredible potential of fungi and how this diverse, yet often overlooked, …

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Closing the Gender Health Gap: A Call for Sex and Gender Equity …

WebWhen it comes to healthcare, there are clear and stark inequalities between women and men. Marina Politis, Alice Witt, and Kate Womersley explain how, at its root, …

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Why sharing leadership in healthcare matters

WebBy Dr Lisa Aufegger, Research Associate. Alongside the inherent challenges of the job itself, working in acute healthcare teams comes with another layer of …

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Eating disorders: why are they so important to study

WebThe thoughts that drive eating disorders are typically a fear of being fat and either a belief that the person cannot control their eating, or that they need to control …

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Why are we studying frogs in the School of Public Health

WebWhy study frogs in the School of Public Health? Jennifer Shelton. 23 August 2017. Jennifer Shelton from the School of Public Health reflects on a recent field trip to …

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Health in Ukraine: Prioritise health care reform across the Ukraine

WebTwo years on from the invasion of Ukraine, we share a series of blog posts highlighting insights from our Ukraine Health Summit last year, hosted in partnership …

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Psychedelics – how modern neuroscience research is leading to …

WebPsychedelic therapies have the potential to vastly improve the treatment of mental health disorders such as depression. The Imperial Centre for Psychedelic …

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