10 stories tagged #Imperial College London

  1. Global Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions
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    Global Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions

    New research reveals obesity rates are accelerating in developing nations while GLP-1 drugs remain concentrated in wealthier countries, highlighting a critical equity gap.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Global Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms
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    Global Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms

    Record fires burn 150 million hectares globally; scientists warn of worsening conditions as El Niño approaches.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. Low and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
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    Low and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

    A large study finds U-shaped risk: very low and very high heart rates tied to increased stroke, even after adjusting for other factors.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. 11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story
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    11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story

    A major study reveals 11 cancers are increasing in younger adults. Lifestyle factors don't fully explain the trend, pointing to urgent need for more research.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Study Links Heavy Social Media Use in Kids to Teen Anxiety, Depression
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    Study Links Heavy Social Media Use in Kids to Teen Anxiety, Depression

    A London-based study finds children using social media over three hours daily face higher risks of anxiety and depression as teens, especially due to sleep disruption.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. UK Investigates Meningitis B Outbreak in Canterbury
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    UK Investigates Meningitis B Outbreak in Canterbury

    Two deaths reported amid meningitis B outbreak at a university town in southwest England; health officials confirm suspected cases and launch vaccination campaign.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. AI T-Shirt Revolutionizes Heart Health Monitoring
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    AI T-Shirt Revolutionizes Heart Health Monitoring

    Imperial College London develops an AI-powered T-shirt to detect hidden inherited heart risks, offering continuous monitoring beyond traditional ECGs for earlier intervention.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  8. Anti-Obesity Drug Set for Drastic Price Drop Post-Patent
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    Anti-Obesity Drug Set for Drastic Price Drop Post-Patent

    New study reveals blockbuster anti-obesity and diabetes drug, semaglutide, could cost as little as $3 per month to manufacture, offering hope for wider access.

    3mo ago 1 min read