London’s Clean Air Zone Shows New Gains for Children’s Lung Health
London’s ultra-low-emission zone is linked to better lung function growth in children, according to a new Nature Medicine highlight.
How air pollution, heat, smoking and our environment affect health – and what research says we can do about it.
London’s Clean Air Zone Linked to Faster Lung Growth in Children, Nature Medicine Reports
Nature Medicine reports that London’s ultra-low-emission zone is linked to faster lung growth in children.
Heatwave Study Shows Real-Time Hospital Data Could Help Public Health Respond Faster
New research suggests near-real-time hospital data could help public health officials respond faster to dangerous heat waves.
BMJ flags fresh debate over vaping, ADHD care and NHS data access in latest UK medical news
BMJ’s latest UK medical news covers vaping, ADHD care, cervical screening and NHS data access.
UK Medical Researchers Flag Womb Air Pollution as a Possible Development Risk
New UK research links womb air pollution exposure with slower development, raising fresh concerns for pregnancy health.
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Slower Early Development, UK Study Finds
UK study links prenatal air pollution exposure to slower infant language and motor development at 18 months.
UK government unveils national Clean Air Strategy to tackle urban pollution
UK government announces a national Clean Air Strategy combining emissions controls, transport investment and local funding to reduce urban pollution.
Parents warned to avoid baby sleep pillows for under-12s after deaths linked to suffocation and overheating
OPSS warns baby sleep pillows for under-12-months are linked to deaths, with risks of suffocation and overheating. New rules target marketing and warnings.
Nicotine pouches surge in UK use as researchers warn products ‘don’t fall under vape or smoking regulations’
Nicotine pouch use is rising fast in the UK, especially among young men. Experts say risks are lower than smoking but warn of harms and regulation gaps.
