Policy News
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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Artificial Intelligence could transform NHS healthcare but comes with risks
BBC - 07-Aug-2024
Regulation is essential to ensure patient safety and data protection
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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...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
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...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
Read more...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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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
Read more...Hungary exempts women with four or more children from income tax
The Guardian - 10-Feb-2019
Additional benefits include mortgage help and childcare support
Read more...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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