Vaping benefits blood vessel health as much as other nicotine replacements
A new study at Sheffield Hallam University has found that e-cigarettes are as beneficial for the cardiovascular system as conventional nicotine-replacement therapy when stopping smoking.
National Cancer Plan is a bold ambition that must leave no one behind
The newly published National Cancer Plan presents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise cancer care in England.
Cancer survival is improving – now we must ensure people live well too
As we mark National Cancer Survivors Day, we have an opportunity not only to celebrate the growing number of people living with and beyond cancer, but also to reflect on what survivorship really means.
The pandemic one year on
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole of society over the last year in many ways. One demographic hit especially hard has been university students – a million-strong community across the country.
Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships
This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.
The vital role of physical activity in our nation’s health
Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
‘We’re tapping into a different workforce’: how degree apprenticeships are helping the NHS
At a time when demand for its services is growing rapidly, the NHS is facing an acute shortage of skilled staff. Could degree apprenticeships, in which students train on the job in the health service, be the answer?
Why new ideas and inventions are essential to ensure we can all enjoy healthier lives
A recent report by one of the UK’s leading health experts found that health inequalities caused a million early deaths in England in the last decade.
Loneliness is driving poor mental health in the film industry, costing up to £400m a year
Loneliness and poor mental health are disproportionately high in the freelance-reliant film and TV industry, according to new research.