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Why chronological age may not be the best measure of ageing

Live Forever Club - 05-Dec-2024

Health and ability, not just age, should be considered instead

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The staggering cost of Britain’s food habits

The Guardian - 15-Nov-2024

How unhealthy diets are crippling the nation's health, economy, and future

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NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking

BBC - 12-Nov-2024

E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option

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UK's fertility crisis with young people opting out of parenthood

BBC - 28-Oct-2024

Economic pressures and changing lifestyles are driving a dramatic decline in fertility rates

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AstraZeneca may cut UK jobs if a biodiversity profit levy is introduced

The Guardian - 25-Oct-2024

UK is considering enforcing these profit-sharing measures nationally

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UK plans 2025 ban on disposable vapes to reduce youth vaping

BBC - 25-Oct-2024

Leaders caution the ban may fuel a black market, demanding regulated sales

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NHS rejects funding for new Alzheimer's drug due to small benefit, high cost

BBC - 23-Oct-2024

The drug 'donanemab' remains available for private treatment in England

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International Institute of Longevity relaunches to set global standards for longevity clinics

Longevity Technology - 17-Oct-2024

They aim to improve patient care and make clinics more trustworthy and effective

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International Longevity Alliance (ILA) expands to 65 member organizations

Live Forever Club - 16-Oct-2024

New federated members come from Bulgaria, Canada, Latin America, Nepal, the Nordics, Portugal, and Spain

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Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge

The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024

Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm

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Breakthrough blood test: government invests in early cancer detection

The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024

Innovative £120 test could identify 12 common cancers, revolutionizing patient care and saving lives

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Time to tax ultra-processed foods, says leading health expert

The Guardian - 20-Sep-2024

This would include warning labels and policies to promote healthier foods

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The growing threat of antibiotic resistance: A global crisis in the making

New Scientist - 16-Sep-2024

How drug-resistant infections could claim millions of lives by 2050 without urgent action

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UK to ban junk food ads before 9 p.m. to combat childhood obesity

BBC - 13-Sep-2024

Labour plans to also ban paid online ads and energy drinks for under-16s

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UK invests £400M to accelerate development of life-saving medicines

Independent - 28-Aug-2024

New clinical trial hubs to improve patient access to innovative treatments

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Majority of Britons want new taxes on junk and processed foods

The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024

The taxes could fund healthier food options for low-income families

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Artificial Intelligence could transform NHS healthcare but comes with risks

BBC - 07-Aug-2024

Regulation is essential to ensure patient safety and data protection

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New blood test for over-40s could transform UK healthcare by detecting 200 diseases early

The Telegraph - 04-Aug-2024

Proposed test costs £230 each, promising significant economic & health benefits

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Lord Lebedev: Longevity research could benefit the UK's ageing population

Evening Standard - 23-Jul-2024

Research could significantly boost the UK economy and healthcare system

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NMN and UA supplements often don't match their label claims

Live Forever Club - 16-Jul-2024

This raises concerns about manufacturing and regulatory practices in the industry

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World's population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s

United Nations - 11-Jul-2024

Some countries have already reached their peak population & others continue to grow

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International Longevity Alliance keeps growing with more organisations from around the world

Live Forever Club - 04-Jul-2024

Transhumanists Africa is the latest federated member to join the longevity-promoting alliance

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UK Party Manifestos Miss the Mark on Preventive Health Measures

BBC - 30-Jun-2024

With rising obesity and diabetes, experts call for stronger action on sugar and public health policies to keep the nation healthy

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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

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Only 7 countries have clean enough air by WHO’s air quality standards

The Guardian - 19-Mar-2024

Pakistan, India, and Burkina Faso are among the most polluted countries

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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

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Fewer people are dying from cancer, but more people are getting it

Independent - 13-Mar-2024

Prostate, breast, liver, and kidney cancers are driving this increase

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A global epidemic: over a billion people are living with obesity

BBC - 29-Feb-2024

Study highlights the urgent need for healthy nutrition shift to address the alarming consequences

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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

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Unlocking Portugal’s longevity potential: building a healthier, wealthier future

International Longevity Centre UK - 21-Feb-2024

Leveraging longevity for a stronger economy and healthier society

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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

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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

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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

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Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds

BBC - 19-Jan-2024

Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake

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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

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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

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nearly one billion people may suffer from osteoarthritis by 2050

Independent - 21-Aug-2023

Ageing and obesity are key drivers of the rise in cases

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Great Age Reboot: unlocking the future of healthy ageing

Longevity Technology - 21-Jan-2022

How emerging science and lifestyle choices could extend life and transform society

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Short term exposure to particulate matter cause specific mortality

The Conversation (UK) - 08-Sep-2021

Exposure reduction targets aim to lower air pollution levels

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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Obesity problem must be treated just like smoking, experts voice out

Guardian - 19-Jul-2020

This includes regulating 'junk food' marketing and consumption

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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

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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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Hungary exempts women with four or more children from income tax

The Guardian - 10-Feb-2019

Additional benefits include mortgage help and childcare support

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NHS could slash millions in dental costs if kids simply chew sugar-free gum daily

Oral Health Foundation - 12-Feb-2016

Increased saliva from gum protects teeth, cutting dental visits and saving money

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Science of ageing and the quest for longer, healthier life

Science - 08-Oct-2013

Exploring the benefits and challenges of extending human lifespan

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