The staggering cost of Britain’s food habits
The Guardian - 15-Nov-2024How unhealthy diets are crippling the nation's health, economy, and future
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Diabetes cases doubled in 30 years, reaching 800 million globally
The Guardian - 13-Nov-2024Experts urge global action on diet, exercise, and healthcare access to address this
NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
BBC - 12-Nov-2024E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option
UK's fertility crisis with young people opting out of parenthood
BBC - 28-Oct-2024Economic pressures and changing lifestyles are driving a dramatic decline in fertility rates
UK plans 2025 ban on disposable vapes to reduce youth vaping
BBC - 25-Oct-2024Leaders caution the ban may fuel a black market, demanding regulated sales
AstraZeneca may cut UK jobs if a biodiversity profit levy is introduced
The Guardian - 25-Oct-2024UK is considering enforcing these profit-sharing measures nationally
NHS rejects funding for new Alzheimer's drug due to small benefit, high cost
BBC - 23-Oct-2024The drug 'donanemab' remains available for private treatment in England
International Institute of Longevity relaunches to set global standards for longevity clinics
Longevity Technology - 17-Oct-2024They aim to improve patient care and make clinics more trustworthy and effective
International Longevity Alliance (ILA) expands to 65 member organizations
Live Forever Club - 16-Oct-2024New federated members come from Bulgaria, Canada, Latin America, Nepal, the Nordics, Portugal, and Spain
Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm
Breakthrough blood test: government invests in early cancer detection
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Innovative £120 test could identify 12 common cancers, revolutionizing patient care and saving lives
Women at risk: the hidden toll of heart disease
The Guardian - 24-Sep-2024Misconceptions and gender biases are costing women's lives
Time to tax ultra-processed foods, says leading health expert
The Guardian - 20-Sep-2024This would include warning labels and policies to promote healthier foods
The growing threat of antibiotic resistance: A global crisis in the making
New Scientist - 16-Sep-2024How drug-resistant infections could claim millions of lives by 2050 without urgent action
UK to ban junk food ads before 9 p.m. to combat childhood obesity
BBC - 13-Sep-2024Labour plans to also ban paid online ads and energy drinks for under-16s
Women in Northern England live shorter, less healthy lives than women in other regions
University of Liverpool - 03-Sep-2024They are paid less, provide more unpaid care, and face higher rates of domestic violence
UK invests £400M to accelerate development of life-saving medicines
Independent - 28-Aug-2024New clinical trial hubs to improve patient access to innovative treatments
Majority of Britons want new taxes on junk and processed foods
The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024The taxes could fund healthier food options for low-income families
Artificial Intelligence could transform NHS healthcare but comes with risks
BBC - 07-Aug-2024Regulation is essential to ensure patient safety and data protection
New blood test for over-40s could transform UK healthcare by detecting 200 diseases early
The Telegraph - 04-Aug-2024Proposed test costs £230 each, promising significant economic & health benefits
Lord Lebedev: Longevity research could benefit the UK's ageing population
Evening Standard - 23-Jul-2024Research could significantly boost the UK economy and healthcare system
NMN and UA supplements often don't match their label claims
Live Forever Club - 16-Jul-2024This raises concerns about manufacturing and regulatory practices in the industry
World's population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s
United Nations - 11-Jul-2024Some countries have already reached their peak population & others continue to grow
International Longevity Alliance keeps growing with more organisations from around the world
Live Forever Club - 04-Jul-2024Transhumanists Africa is the latest federated member to join the longevity-promoting alliance
NCOB seeks ethical solutions for building trust in engineering biology
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 02-Jul-2024Proposes ethical pathways for profit and public trust challenges
UK Party Manifestos Miss the Mark on Preventive Health Measures
BBC - 30-Jun-2024With rising obesity and diabetes, experts call for stronger action on sugar and public health policies to keep the nation healthy
Billionaire Robert Miller may face charges if revived after cryonic preservation
Independent - 31-May-2024However, legal actions aim for prosecution before his death
U.K. health crisis deepens as England's poorest communities see life expectancy decline
Sky News - 01-May-2024Researchers blame government policies for stalled progress and widening health gap
Free AI coach on your wrist: Longr's bleo wristband tracks health for longevity
Longevity Technology - 18-Apr-2024Longevity AI app offers personalized guidance based on exercise, diet, and sleep data
Longer life expectancy linked with better access to qualified general practices (GPs)
University of Leicester - 16-Apr-2024Fewer qualified GPs, less consistent care causes shorter lifespans.
Gene therapy for rare brain disease sets a new pricing record at $4.25 million
FiercePharma - 20-Mar-2024Its record-breaking price raises questions about affordability and access
Only 7 countries have clean enough air by WHO’s air quality standards
The Guardian - 19-Mar-2024Pakistan, India, and Burkina Faso are among the most polluted countries
Extending quality life years: insights from the Global Healthspan Summit 2023
Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024Event focused on extending quality life years through scientific innovation
Fewer people are dying from cancer, but more people are getting it
Independent - 13-Mar-2024Prostate, breast, liver, and kidney cancers are driving this increase
Medical device bias hurts women and people with darker skin tones
BBC - 11-Mar-2024Urgent action needed to tackle bias in pulse oximeters, AI devices & genetic tests for fair healthcare for all
A global epidemic: over a billion people are living with obesity
BBC - 29-Feb-2024Study highlights the urgent need for healthy nutrition shift to address the alarming consequences
South Korea has the world's fewest babies per woman, and the number keeps dropping
The Guardian - 28-Feb-2024This is despite spending billions to encourage families to have more children
COVID-19 and inequality cast a long shadow on UK life expectancy
The Health Foundation - 23-Feb-2024Experts calling for action to improve basic needs and address inequalities
Unlocking Portugal’s longevity potential: building a healthier, wealthier future
International Longevity Centre UK - 21-Feb-2024Leveraging longevity for a stronger economy and healthier society
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £2.7M plan to install air filters in 200 schools
Evening Standard - 20-Feb-2024Plans to extend the program citywide if successful
New questions emerge about where and how to use brain tech safely and fairly
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 08-Feb-2024The tech expands beyond medicine, demanding new oversight
Hold on Europe! Cleaning up the polluted air later could mean thousands deaths sooner
The Guardian - 02-Feb-2024Eastern Europe already breathes dirtier air, and the delay would hit them the hardest
For every year you spend in school, your life gets 2% longer!
The Guardian - 23-Jan-2024Skipping classes may be as harmful for your health as smoking
Thousands of young lives are cut short each year by heart disease in England
Sky News - 22-Jan-2024Death rate reached 80 per 100,000 people in 2022, the highest since 2011
Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Three UK non-profit organisations take International Longevity Alliance federated membership to over 50
Live Forever Club - 12-Dec-2023BSRA, BGRF and ATLAS join the global campaign group promoting the advancement of healthy longevity for all
Europe's age wave: challenges & opportunities for a longer, healthier future
International Longevity Centre UK - 11-Dec-2023From prevention to participation, a roadmap for healthier, happier, and more productive lives
$200 billion bet on drug that could make us all live better, longer
Libraries for the Future - 09-Dec-2023Clinical trials for the ageing drug could potentially be completed in 3-6 years
Cancer Research UK manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths
BBC - 27-Nov-2023Bold plan needed to fix NHS, boost research, and end preventable deaths
People in the north of England are living in poorer health and dying younger
The Guardian - 19-Nov-2023New report exposes shocking inequalities in health, wealth, & opportunity facing older people in England
England sets ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
BBC - 15-Nov-2023Increased vaccination and improved screening are key to achieving the target
MHRA has approved Mounjaro, a diabetes drug that promotes weight loss
GOV.UK - 08-Nov-2023The drug works by regulating appetite and reducing cravings
New drug offers hope for thousands of women at risk of breast cancer
BBC - 06-Nov-2023Anastrozole could prevent risk of disease by 50% among eligible women in England
Health-care costs are no longer taking over the economy. But why?
The Economist - 26-Oct-2023Factors include productivity gains, technology, and slower economy growth
UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems
University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia
AI in healthcare: King's fund panel calls for governance and structure
Digital Health - 16-Oct-2023Experts warn of the need for guidelines & oversight to ensure safe use of AI in healthcare
Genetic profiling conducted by the mexico city prospective study highlights the value of genetic studies in diverse populations
Oxford Population Health - 11-Oct-2023Study reveals new insights into obesity, diabetes, and genetic diversity
A&E screening could detect thousands of undiagnosed diabetes cases
Sky News - 04-Oct-2023Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with simple blood test can help you avoid serious complications
People will live shorter lives due to the rising cost of living in the UK
The Guardian - 25-Sep-2023The poorest will face the hardest hit, with deaths rising four times faster
NHS still reliant on paper records, despite progress towards electronic systems
The BMJ - 13-Sep-202375% of trusts still use paper, hindering patient safety and efficiency
NHS partners with barbershops, clubs and mosques to improve heart health
BBC - 29-Aug-2023Free blood pressure checks to help people identify and manage blood pressure
Nearly one billion people may suffer from osteoarthritis by 2050
Independent - 21-Aug-2023Ageing and obesity are key drivers of the rise in cases
Sleep inequality: study finds people in deprived areas have worse sleep
The Guardian - 07-Aug-2023Study finds strong link between social deprivation, ethnicity and sleep quality
Major illnesses will affect over nine million people in England by 2040
BBC - 25-Jul-2023Large increases in people with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and diabetes
Duo of world leading transhumanists argue for the scientific possibility of physical Immortality in their new book
Live Forever Club - 11-Jul-2023Recommended by Aubrey de Grey, Ray Kurzweil, George Church, Michio Kaku and many more - they can't all be wrong!
England's chief medical officer says vehicle tyre pollution is now a major health risk
The Guardian - 05-Jul-2023Heavier electric vehicles raise concerns from increased tyre wear pollution despite resolving exhaust emissions
NHS rolls out new digital health check across England in spring
The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023To prevent major diseases while making patients’ lives easier & reducing pressure on GP services
Debunking temporal scarcity: transhumanist vision of radical life extension
Newsweek - 14-Jun-2023Zoltan Istvan argues that technology will fundamentally shift the equation
Summary of Jim Mellon presentation at Longevity Med Summit
Live Forever Club - 19-May-2023Urges individuals with resources and a desire to contribute positively to humanity to invest in the longevity industry
WHO cautions on use of AI language models in healthcare
World Health Organization (WHO) - 16-May-2023Calls for safe and ethical use of LLMs to protect patients and public health
Weight loss jab is now approved for NHS use in England
BBC - 08-May-2023Semaglutide tricks your stomach to feel fuller and more satisfied; may be ineffective after withdrawl
Nuffield Council on Bioethics publishes its "The future of ageing" report
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 25-Apr-2023The report sets out an ethical framework and recommendations for research and innovation related to ageing
Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
UK life expectancy dropping relative to other countries
Sky News - 16-Mar-2023Driven by income inequality and resulting larger fall in poorer groups
Shrinking population, with greater proportion being elderly, could rock China's economy
Telegraph - 03-Mar-2023China’s population could peak at 1.4bn in 2025 then almost drop by half by the end of the century
New alcohol guidelines in Canada recommend only 2 drinks per week
The Guardian - 18-Jan-2023Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use
Healthy Longevity Medicine Society launches to promote longevity medicine
Longevity Technology - 27-Sep-2022Looks like it will act as an interface between longevity researchers and clinicians
Impacts of inequality affects the poor and increases the risk of dying from lung disease in UK
The Guardian - 25-Jul-2022Poorest 10% of patients are now five times more likely to die with lung disease than the wealthiest
Poor women in England are dying younger, reveals a life expectancy report
The Guardian - 17-Apr-2022Female life expectancy in poorest areas was 7.7 years lower than richest areas of England
99% of people in the world are breathing polluted air
Independent - 04-Apr-2022WHO calls for the immediate transition from fossil fuel use to clean energy
UK ranks second for lung disease deaths in Western Europe, with more negative impact on poor people
BBC - 28-Feb-2022UK charity seeks funding opportunities for better treatment and research
The Great Age Reboot: unlocking the future of healthy ageing
Longevity Technology - 21-Jan-2022How emerging science and lifestyle choices could extend life and transform society
China's population may have peaked last year as birthrate falls
The Guardian - 17-Jan-2022Government policies have not reversed long-term decline in population growth
New Zealand plans to ban cigarettes and become smoke-free by 2025
BBC - 09-Dec-2021Reducing nicotine addiction in youth by restricting access to tobacco products
Whole genome sequencing: a breakthrough approach to diagnose rare diseases
Guardian - 10-Nov-2021Screening people at risk of genetic diseases thereby reducing the burden of health care costs
Longevity gap differs greatly between the rich and poor areas of England
BBC - 13-Oct-2021Report finds alarming fall in life expectancy even before COVID pandemic - calls for better policies
WHO rewrites air quality guidelines, slashing safe limit for pollutants from fossil fuels by 50%
Guardian - 22-Sep-2021A step towards breathing harmless air amidst rising evidence of deadly harm from air pollution
Baby shortage in the country may lead to long-term economic stagnation
Guardian - 20-Sep-2021Worldwide 28% of countries adopt pronatalist policies to drive up the birthrate
Short term exposure to particulate matter cause specific mortality
The Conversation (UK) - 08-Sep-2021Exposure reduction targets aim to lower air pollution levels
Despite nutrient reformulation targets, most companies sell unhealthy foods
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 04-Aug-2021Food firms in UK failed to meet targets for reducing calories, sugar and salt in their products
Pulse oximeters can give false readings in people with dark skin tone
Independent - 31-Jul-2021NHS suggests to take multiple readings to detect the drop in oxygen levels
Experimental national estimates of life expectancy and mortality based on ethnicity
Guardian - 26-Jul-2021Compared to blacks and Asians, whites and mixed groups had lower life expectancy
Being wealthy at midlife may give you a longer and healthier life
Northwestern University - 23-Jul-2021Lifespan differences exist even between rich and poor siblings/twins
Leeds city council set to raise awareness against use of wood burning stoves
Leeds Live - 22-Jul-2021New action plan to reduce air pollution and improve people's lives
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein argues for more funding for geroscience
The Hill - 16-Jul-2021Chair of American Aging Association disappointed ARPA-H may only receive half the requested funding
Treatments that delay ageing could be worth trillions of dollars to the US alone
World Economic Forum - 15-Jul-2021As more people live longer (lifespan) it is essential that their health keeps up too (healthspan)
Health inequalities widen life expectancy gap between rich and poor in England
Guardian - 30-Jun-2021High death rate in poorer areas, post-covid levelling up must prioritize health equity
Sugary drinks tax will help reduce overweight and obesity
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 10-Apr-2021UK's soft drinks levy encourages both manufacturers and consumers for low sugar alternatives
Poorest dies almost 20 years younger than rich in England
iNews - 22-Mar-2021High mortality rate in deprived areas alarms healthcare inequalities
What was the International Longevity Alliance up to in 2020?
International Longevity Alliance - 08-Feb-2021Yearly report of their activities including policy papers, senolytic research and an activism prize
A look at the government consultation on genetic technologies in agriculture
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 04-Feb-2021Two kinds of question that people ask about developments in life sciences and biotechnology:
Better policies are needed for healthy ageing
PoliticsHome - 15-Jan-2021Govt unlikely to achieve its target of adding 5 healthy years by 2035 based on current trends
It's high time for people in UK to consider vitamin D supplements
Independent - 16-Dec-2020A study in UK records shocking levels of vitamin D deficiency in certain groups
Working group appointed for in-depth inquiry into the future of ageing
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 10-Dec-2020High-calibre individuals with expertise in biology, public health, technology, and philosophy
Ethical challenges for human augmentation technology
IT PRO - 26-Sep-2020Advancement in human augmentation doubts human safety and equality
Worse off disproportionally affected by air pollution and poor environment
Guardian - 07-Sep-2020Improved air quality and access to nature would improve everyone's health
Doctors to prescribe cycling to prevent obesity related hospital admissions hitting 1 million
BBC - 26-Jul-2020It's more effective than any drug so why not prescribe it?
Obesity problem must be treated just like smoking, experts voice out
Guardian - 19-Jul-2020This includes regulating 'junk food' marketing and consumption
LEAF interviews Edwina Rogers, CEO of the Global Healthspan Policy Institute
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Jul-2020It's a different set of skills required to convince government decision makers to change policies
Evidence based on male-centric models of medical research to treat women?
Guardian - 24-May-2020When treating a female patient consider how significant sex differences can be
Unsurprising ways to increase UK life expectancy up to 5 years
The Conversation - 02-Mar-2020Government taps doctors, scientists, and UK citizens' personal efforts to achieve this
UK life expectancy stalls - poorest hit the hardest
BBC - 25-Feb-2020The club fights for equality in longevity to help everyone access new rejuvenation therapies
Ethics report shows equal respect helps prepare for health emergencies
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 24-Feb-2020As is often the case, it's politicians who need to act before the spotlight is on them
Inequalities in wealth leads to inequalities in healthspan
Independent - 15-Jan-2020Access to healthcare maybe restricted in disadvantaged socioeconomic groups
Interdisciplinary forum on longevity urges policy rethink
Forbes - 24-Dec-2019Good to see pressure starting to build to handle the coming fundamental changes to society
UK life expectancy falls with biggest impact in deprived areas
Independent - 14-Nov-2019Avoidable deaths, not medical illnesses, kill more people under 50
Algorithms creating discrimination in the US healthcare system
Wired - 24-Oct-2019Software guidance for patients gives privileges to white patients over black patients
Using dead people for artificial organ studies
Yale Daily News - 14-Oct-2019Bioethicists developed guidelines for dead candidates selection, communication with their families
Four years of poverty triggers premature ageing
Center for Healthy Aging - University of Copenhagen - 05-Sep-2019May not notice poorer physical and mental capabilities until it's too late
Arguments for immortalism have to deal with atheists and religious alike
US Transhumanist Party - 23-May-2019Transhumanism does not require humans to be a specially chosen consciousness
Hungary exempts women with four or more children from income tax
The Guardian - 10-Feb-2019Additional benefits include mortgage help and childcare support
Humans may take on new forms through prosthetics or genetic engineering
Daily Mail - 31-Jul-2017NBIC technologies: Rise to possibilities for the domain of science fiction
NHS could slash millions in dental costs if kids simply chew sugar-free gum daily
Oral Health Foundation - 12-Feb-2016Increased saliva from gum protects teeth, cutting dental visits and saving money
