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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’.

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Mediterranean wildfires - we must seize the opportunities to change our urban and rural environments

The current wildfires in the Mediterranean region are far more expansive than usual. Logically, they are a consequence of climate change – prolonged drier periods, increased air temperatures and the resultant stronger, warmer, drier winds.

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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.

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How artificial intelligence can help transform the global food sector

Last week we celebrated World Food Day, a global call to action against hunger and malnutrition. Artificial Intelligence may not seem relevant to the food industry, but it could transform the sector.

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Selfie culture: what your choice of camera angle says about you

Over the past decade, selfies have become a mainstay of popular culture. As recent studies have shown, the way we take selfies – and the specific camera angles we choose – varies depending on what we intend to do with them.

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Decisive action must follow the warm words about degree apprenticeships

Decisive action must follow the warm words about degree apprenticeships

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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.

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Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships

This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.

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Degree apprenticeships can’t be allowed to become elitist

A new report published recently by the social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, has claimed that higher-level apprenticeships are being snapped up by the middle classes and have become as sought after as a traditional university degree.

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Why Covid-19 needs a human rights response

The 10 December marks International Human Rights Day and the 2020 theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights with a focus on the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to put human rights at the centre of global responses and recovery.

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