UK lists 24 diseases that could cause the next big health crisis
BBC - 24-Mar-2025Scientists aim to develop new vaccines and treatments before the next outbreak hits
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Global obesity crisis: over half of adults projected to be overweight by 2050
BBC - 04-Mar-2025A new study warns of rising obesity rates and the need for urgent action
UK losing ground in the fight against superbugs
The Guardian - 26-Feb-2025A report warns that antimicrobial resistance is rising as government efforts fall short
Gaps in cancer care: NHS failing to deliver crucial treatments
BBC - 19-Feb-2025Doctors warn that treatment disparities across hospitals are putting patients’ lives at risk
Diabetes rates soar in the UK: A growing health crisis
Independent - 06-Feb-2025One in five adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, prompting urgent calls for action
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D.C. Summit 2025
28-Apr-2025
The Second Annual Alliance for Longevity Initiatives summit (Washington, D.C., USA)
Live Longer or Healthier? The Science That Is Making Both Possible
Report exploring scientific advancements that aim to extend both lifespan and healthspan
Blue Zones, LLC
A company exploring the reasons behind longevity of people living in five different geographical locations
Policy Blog Posts
18-Jun-2024
General Election 2024 Longevity Policies
What are the main political parties offering longevity enthusiasts in this year’s UK general election?
09-Feb-2016
New UK Alcohol Guidelines - Are you feeling lucky?
Just the one won't kill me... well, it might, as there is no safe level for drinking alcohol
07-May-2015
Air pollution - a significant killer
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 and other air pollution can knock 12 years off your life
03-Nov-2014
NICE will have to approve all one-off interventions as life expectancy increases
What to do when quality-adjusted life years could mean many, many years?
