Policy News
Gene therapy for rare brain disease sets a new pricing record at $4.25 million
FiercePharma - 20-Mar-2024
Its record-breaking price raises questions about affordability and access
Read more...Extending quality life years: insights from the Global Healthspan Summit 2023
Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024
Event focused on extending quality life years through scientific innovation
Read more...South Korea has the world's fewest babies per woman, and the number keeps dropping
The Guardian - 28-Feb-2024
This is despite spending billions to encourage families to have more children
Read more...London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £2.7M plan to install air filters in 200 schools
Evening Standard - 20-Feb-2024
Plans to extend the program citywide if successful
Read more...Hold on Europe! Cleaning up the polluted air later could mean thousands deaths sooner
The Guardian - 02-Feb-2024
Eastern Europe already breathes dirtier air, and the delay would hit them the hardest
Read more...Thousands of young lives are cut short each year by heart disease in England
Sky News - 22-Jan-2024
Death rate reached 80 per 100,000 people in 2022, the highest since 2011
Read more...Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024
Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Read more...Three UK non-profit organisations take International Longevity Alliance federated membership to over 50
Live Forever Club - 12-Dec-2023
BSRA, BGRF and ATLAS join the global campaign group promoting the advancement of healthy longevity for all
Read more...Europe's age wave: challenges & opportunities for a longer, healthier future
International Longevity Centre UK - 11-Dec-2023
From prevention to participation, a roadmap for healthier, happier, and more productive lives
Read more...$200 billion bet on drug that could make us all live better, longer
Libraries for the Future - 09-Dec-2023
Clinical trials for the ageing drug could potentially be completed in 3-6 years
Read more...Cancer Research UK manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths
BBC - 27-Nov-2023
Bold plan needed to fix NHS, boost research, and end preventable deaths
Read more...England sets ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
BBC - 15-Nov-2023
Increased vaccination and improved screening are key to achieving the target
Read more...MHRA has approved Mounjaro, a diabetes drug that promotes weight loss
GOV.UK - 08-Nov-2023
The drug works by regulating appetite and reducing cravings
Read more...New drug offers hope for thousands of women at risk of breast cancer
BBC - 06-Nov-2023
Anastrozole could prevent risk of disease by 50% among eligible women in England
Read more...Health-care costs are no longer taking over the economy. But why?
The Economist - 26-Oct-2023
Factors include productivity gains, technology, and slower economy growth
Read more...UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems
University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023
Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia
Read more...AI in healthcare: King's fund panel calls for governance and structure
Digital Health - 16-Oct-2023
Experts warn of the need for guidelines & oversight to ensure safe use of AI in healthcare
Read more...A&E screening could detect thousands of undiagnosed diabetes cases
Sky News - 04-Oct-2023
Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with simple blood test can help you avoid serious complications
Read more...People will live shorter lives due to the rising cost of living in the UK
The Guardian - 25-Sep-2023
The poorest will face the hardest hit, with deaths rising four times faster
Read more...NHS still reliant on paper records, despite progress towards electronic systems
The BMJ - 13-Sep-2023
75% of trusts still use paper, hindering patient safety and efficiency
Read more...NHS partners with barbershops, clubs and mosques to improve heart health
BBC - 29-Aug-2023
Free blood pressure checks to help people identify and manage blood pressure
Read more...Major illnesses will affect over nine million people in England by 2040
BBC - 25-Jul-2023
Large increases in people with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and diabetes
Read more...England's chief medical officer says vehicle tyre pollution is now a major health risk
The Guardian - 05-Jul-2023
Heavier electric vehicles raise concerns from increased tyre wear pollution despite resolving exhaust emissions
Read more...NHS rolls out new digital health check across England in spring
The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023
To prevent major diseases while making patients’ lives easier & reducing pressure on GP services
Read more...Summary of Jim Mellon presentation at Longevity Med Summit
Live Forever Club - 19-May-2023
Urges individuals with resources and a desire to contribute positively to humanity to invest in the longevity industry
Read more...WHO cautions on use of AI language models in healthcare
World Health Organization (WHO) - 16-May-2023
Calls for safe and ethical use of LLMs to protect patients and public health
Read more...Weight loss jab is now approved for NHS use in England
BBC - 08-May-2023
Semaglutide tricks your stomach to feel fuller and more satisfied; may be ineffective after withdrawl
Read more...Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023
High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
Read more...Shrinking population, with greater proportion being elderly, could rock China's economy
Telegraph - 03-Mar-2023
China’s population could peak at 1.4bn in 2025 then almost drop by half by the end of the century
Read more...New alcohol guidelines in Canada recommend only 2 drinks per week
The Guardian - 18-Jan-2023
Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use
Read more...Healthy Longevity Medicine Society launches to promote longevity medicine
Longevity Technology - 27-Sep-2022
Looks like it will act as an interface between longevity researchers and clinicians
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...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...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...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...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...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...Doctors to prescribe cycling to prevent obesity related hospital admissions hitting 1 million
BBC - 26-Jul-2020
It's more effective than any drug so why not prescribe it?
Read more...Obesity problem must be treated just like smoking, experts voice out
Guardian - 19-Jul-2020
This includes regulating 'junk food' marketing and consumption
Read more...LEAF interviews Edwina Rogers, CEO of the Global Healthspan Policy Institute
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Jul-2020
It's a different set of skills required to convince government decision makers to change policies
Read more...Interdisciplinary forum on longevity urges policy rethink
Forbes - 24-Dec-2019
Good to see pressure starting to build to handle the coming fundamental changes to society
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