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Making headlines: Young people’s social media use and navigating media narratives

Jade Davies headshotJo Hickman Dunne headshotLouise Black headshot By , , and Filed Under: All posts Posted:

As social media use amongst young people increases, evidence points toward both positive outcomes such as social connection and access to information and possible risks such as cyberbullying and exposure to distressing content. Research suggests that media outlets tend to frame social media as having an overwhelmingly negative effect on young people, especially in relation […]

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Breaking barriers: supporting people with Long COVID to return to work

Dr Ruth Wiggans By , and Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Care, Work Posted:

Supporting people with long-term disabilities to enter, or re-enter, the labour market is a key priority for policymakers. Here, Dr Hua Wei, Dr Sarah Daniels, and Dr Ruth Wiggans outline new research into what works – and doesn’t work – for those with Long COVID returning to work, how this can inform wider reforms to […]

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Assessing risk of breast cancer in young women to facilitate early diagnosis and improve outcomes

Sarah Hindmarch headshotHeadshot of Sacha HowellDavid French By , and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted:

Breast cancer is the most common cause of death in women aged 35-50 years in the UK. Despite this, screening for breast cancer is not routinely offered until women reach the age of 50. Here, Dr Sarah Hindmarch, Dr Sacha Howell and Professor David French outline their research exploring the delivery of breast cancer risk […]

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Cardiovascular disease threatens to leave behind lower and middle income countries

Headshot of GindoHeadshot of Delvac OceandyHeadshot of Asri Maharani By , and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, primary care services Posted:

Global development has brought a welcome uplift in the quality of life for billions of people. But this transition has also introduced the new risk of cardiovascular disease through changing diets and lifestyles, placing pressures on sometimes-fragile healthcare systems. Here, in an article from our publication Healthy Hearts, Dr Gindo Tampubolon, Professor Delvac Oceandy, and Dr Asri […]

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Tackling unmet needs for social care among older people

By Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

As the population ages rapidly, the UK is facing a social care crisis. Understanding how unmet care needs vary across different social groups is critical to tackling care-related inequalities and improving the planning of social care services. Current efforts largely focus on individuals in need of care, often overlooking the important role that spouses and […]

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Clearing the air: pollution and cardiovascular health

Holly Shiels headshot By Filed Under: All posts, Environment, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted:

Air pollution is increasingly recognised as a major contributor to ill health, including cardiovascular disease. One of the most harmful chemicals released by burning fossil fuels – phenanthrene – is linked to heart disease, as well as other illnesses. Here, Professor Holly Shiels outlines work to investigate the sources of air pollution, the effect on cardiovascular health, […]

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Shifting the silos: transforming care for cardiorenal metabolic disease

Headshot of Dr Saif Al-ChalabiHeadshot of Professor Smeeta Sinha.Headshot of Professor Philip Kalra. By , and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, primary care services Posted:

There are strong links between renal and cardiovascular disease, with chronic kidney disease contributing to around 12,000 excess heart attacks each year in England alone. However, siloed models of care may fail to deliver adequate care due to potential complex interactions between multiple disease management and the lack of continuity of care. In this piece, […]

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Working at home or living at work?

Headshot of Afshan Iqbal By Filed Under: All posts, Work Posted:

Changes in working patterns were accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote and hybrid work arrangements have resulted in expectations on employers to reconsider their business continuity and operational strategies. The impacts of these new working patterns on employees’ physical and mental health are still being explored. In this article, Dr Afshan Iqbal assesses the challenges […]

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Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business

Photograph of man By Filed Under: All posts, Environment Posted:

As global supply chains account for approximately 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable supply chain management is not merely an ethical aspiration; it is a strategic imperative with far-reaching implications for economic, environmental, and social wellbeing. In this article from our publication, On Infrastructure, Dr Arijit De explores what steps policymakers and regulatory bodies […]

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Change for the better: how can the NHS Health Check better help patients manage cardiovascular disease risk?

Sophie GriffithsBrian McMillanKiera BartlettDavid French By , , and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted:

The NHS Health Check reaches more than a million patients each year. It involves cardiovascular risk assessments, which can be used to develop management strategies to help patients lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. But how often do these checks lead to sustained behaviour change? In this piece, published as part of the Healthy Hearts […]

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