Public Health

Public Health

what is the health impact of these tiny particles? – UK Health Security Agency

Nanoplastics are plastic particles smaller than 1,000 nanometers in diameter, or 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, and they are polluting...

where 100-year-old samples help solve today’s problems – UK Health Security Agency

Within the UK Health Security Agency lies a scientific treasure trove, known as the Culture Collections. Its 4 repositories house thousands of meticulously preserved microorganisms,...

What are the symptoms of Lassa fever and how is it spread? – UK Health Security Agency

You may have seen media reports about a person who travelled to the UK who was ill with Lassa fever while in the country. While...

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of New Administration’s DEI-Related Executive Orders

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The Year in Harm Reduction Law: 2024 Wrap-up 

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The State(s) of Public Health Advocacy: Turning to the States during...

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How human organs grown in labs are helping to develop the...

In a lab in Porton Down, scientists are growing human organs on tiny cassette-like chips to help accelerate the development of new drugs, therapeutic...
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What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against...

Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety...
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How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the...

As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at...
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How to stay healthy while wild swimming – UK Health Security...

Swimming is a great form of exercise we can all enjoy, and there are hundreds of beautiful wild swimming sites across the UK to...