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Time to talk air pollutants and the monumental impact on health
Over the recent decades more proof has shown that air pollutants are related to adverse health effects, so it’s time to re-evaluate air quality...
Noise pollution: not only an environmental hazard but also links to mental health
WHO released Environmental Noise Guidelines showing strong evidence that noise pollution is a top environmental hazard to both physical and mental health.
The document released...
Evidence: soot from polluted air is reaching the placenta
New research presents evidence of tiny carbon particles, found in polluted air, discovered in the placenta of London mothers.
The European Respiratory Society International Congress,...
Pollution does not increase risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Air pollution does not increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children aged three to ten years, a new study...
WHO urges to combat the effects of climate change on human health ahead of...
In anticipation of the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its "2023 review of health in nationally...
Exposure to PM2.5 is increasing the blood pressure of UK teenagers
A study has found long-term exposure to airborne PM2.5 particles in increasing the blood pressure of teenagers in the UK.
Researchers also found a link...
The Lancet Countdown: climate change and health
Lorna Rothery spoke to the Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown, Marina Romanello, about the urgent need to address climate risks to safeguard a...
Aligning the healthcare sector with global climate goals
Don Lleber, Founder and Campaign Director of the First, Do No Harm campaign, discusses the urgent need for the healthcare sector to divest from...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23, which features fascinating expert insights in the fields of infection control, future pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, women’s health,...
Simple screening for common lung conditions could help millions globally
The global burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of common lung conditions that approximately affect more than 300 million people, could...
Dementia diagnosis frequency to triple by 2050 without intervention
The Global Burden of Disease study has forecasted the number of dementia diagnosis cases in 195 countries and territories and examined the impact of...
Therapeutic target identified to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
New hope has emerged for people with the debilitating and often deadly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with scientists discovering a new therapeutic target that...
Substantial funding awarded to enhance Lou Gehrig’s disease research
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has received a sizeable $3.6m of funding to conduct groundbreaking research into Lou Gehrig's disease.
The investment,...
Colorectal cancer risk may be increased by low exposure to UVB light
A lack of exposure to UVB light from the sun may increase an individual’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, a new global study has...
Call for improvement in indoor infection control methods against COVID-19
A group of researchers are calling for a ‘paradigm shift’ in indoor infection control methods to combat airborne pathogens including COVID-19.
The international group of...
Nova Biologicals explores pathogen contamination in the home
Are viruses, bacteria, or moulds in your home a threat to your family’s health? In this Special Report, Nova Biologicals explores the importance of...
Exploring innovation in lung health during COVID-19
Dr Andy Whittamore, Clinical Lead at Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, tells HEQ about developments in the treatment of lung conditions.
Dr Andy...
Vital need to put health at forefront of climate change policy
New modelling has revealed how adopting policies that are consistent with achieving the Paris Agreement and prioritise health could save millions of lives each...
The health implications of climate change in the age of COVID-19
A new report has highlighted that no country is immune from the health impacts of climate change, and that the COVID-19 pandemic is an...
World Heart Day: preventing heart disease is vital
Today (29 September) marks World Heart Day, and new findings from the European Society of Cardiology shows that preventing heart disease could save billions...