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Poor women in England are dying younger, reveals a life expectancy report
The Guardian - 17-Apr-2022
Female life expectancy in poorest areas was 7.7 years lower than richest areas of England
Read more...99% of people in the world are breathing polluted air
Independent - 04-Apr-2022
WHO calls for the immediate transition from fossil fuel use to clean energy
Read more...UK ranks second for lung disease deaths in Western Europe, with more negative impact on poor people
BBC - 28-Feb-2022
UK charity seeks funding opportunities for better treatment and research
Read more...China's population may have peaked last year as birthrate falls
The Guardian - 17-Jan-2022
Government policies have not reversed long-term decline in population growth
Read more...New Zealand plans to ban cigarettes and become smoke-free by 2025
BBC - 09-Dec-2021
Reducing nicotine addiction in youth by restricting access to tobacco products
Read more...Whole genome sequencing: a breakthrough approach to diagnose rare diseases
Guardian - 10-Nov-2021
Screening people at risk of genetic diseases thereby reducing the burden of health care costs
Read more...Longevity gap differs greatly between the rich and poor areas of England
BBC - 13-Oct-2021
Report finds alarming fall in life expectancy even before COVID pandemic - calls for better policies
Read more...WHO rewrites air quality guidelines, slashing safe limit for pollutants from fossil fuels by 50%
Guardian - 22-Sep-2021
A step towards breathing harmless air amidst rising evidence of deadly harm from air pollution
Read more...Baby shortage in the country may lead to long-term economic stagnation
Guardian - 20-Sep-2021
Worldwide 28% of countries adopt pronatalist policies to drive up the birthrate
Read more...Short term exposure to particulate matter cause specific mortality
The Conversation (UK) - 08-Sep-2021
Exposure reduction targets aim to lower air pollution levels
Read more...Despite nutrient reformulation targets, most companies sell unhealthy foods
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 04-Aug-2021
Food firms in UK failed to meet targets for reducing calories, sugar and salt in their products
Read more...Pulse oximeters can give false readings in people with dark skin tone
Independent - 31-Jul-2021
NHS suggests to take multiple readings to detect the drop in oxygen levels
Read more...Experimental national estimates of life expectancy and mortality based on ethnicity
Guardian - 26-Jul-2021
Compared to blacks and Asians, whites and mixed groups had lower life expectancy
Read more...Being wealthy at midlife may give you a longer and healthier life
Northwestern University - 23-Jul-2021
Lifespan differences exist even between rich and poor siblings/twins
Read more...Leeds city council set to raise awareness against use of wood burning stoves
Leeds Live - 22-Jul-2021
New action plan to reduce air pollution and improve people's lives
Read more...Dr. Matt Kaeberlein argues for more funding for geroscience
The Hill - 16-Jul-2021
Chair of American Aging Association disappointed ARPA-H may only receive half the requested funding
Read more...Treatments that delay ageing could be worth trillions of dollars to the US alone
World Economic Forum - 15-Jul-2021
As more people live longer (lifespan) it is essential that their health keeps up too (healthspan)
Read more...Health inequalities widen life expectancy gap between rich and poor in England
Guardian - 30-Jun-2021
High death rate in poorer areas, post-covid levelling up must prioritize health equity
Read more...Sugary drinks tax will help reduce overweight and obesity
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 10-Apr-2021
UK's soft drinks levy encourages both manufacturers and consumers for low sugar alternatives
Read more...Poorest dies almost 20 years younger than rich in England
iNews - 22-Mar-2021
High mortality rate in deprived areas alarms healthcare inequalities
Read more...What was the International Longevity Alliance up to in 2020?
International Longevity Alliance - 08-Feb-2021
Yearly report of their activities including policy papers, senolytic research and an activism prize
Read more...A look at the government consultation on genetic technologies in agriculture
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 04-Feb-2021
Two kinds of question that people ask about developments in life sciences and biotechnology:
Read more...Better policies are needed for healthy ageing
PoliticsHome - 15-Jan-2021
Govt unlikely to achieve its target of adding 5 healthy years by 2035 based on current trends
Read more...It's high time for people in UK to consider vitamin D supplements
Independent - 16-Dec-2020
A study in UK records shocking levels of vitamin D deficiency in certain groups
Read more...Working group appointed for in-depth inquiry into the future of ageing
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 10-Dec-2020
High-calibre individuals with expertise in biology, public health, technology, and philosophy
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