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Public health is the discipline that focuses on preventing disease, extending life, and enhancing well-being through the coordinated actions of society, both public and private entities, communities, and individuals.
What you need to know about EG.5.1, the new COVID variant in the UK
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A new COVID variant called EG.5.1 is spreading fast in the UK. It is related to the Omicron variant and may cause more infections and hospitalisations. Experts say we should keep following the safety measures and get vaccinated or boosted.
Britain’s next election could be a climate change culture war
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An argument over London’s ultra-low emissions zone threatens to engulf UK politics and the next general election.
COVID cases rising, UK in the dark about virus future
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The UK is facing a growing problem with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and many surveillance studies tracking infection levels have ended. This is leaving the country in the dark about how COVID may play out in the months ahead, as experts say a new wave of the virus is under way.
Homelessness in England has reached record levels
4 min read
Without state investment, strategic consideration and political support, the lessons learned since the start of the pandemic on the importance to society of a place to call home will be lost.
How UBI could save the NHS billions
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New research shows that universal basic income (UBI) could save the NHS billions by preventing mental and physical health problems. UBI could also boost the economy and reduce inequality.
How austerity made the UK more vulnerable to COVID
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Evidence shows austerity has wide-ranging consequences for health.
Long COVID’s brain fog: Impact of COVID-19 on memory
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How “brain fog” from Long COVID can be akin to ageing 10 years. A King’s College London study reveals cognitive impairments that can last up to 2 years post-infection.