UCL in the media
Warning that Britain could be hit by thousands of measles cases in 2024
London is particularly at risk from a measles outbreak, according to Professor Helen Bedford (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health), because the city has "the largest population and the lowest uptake" of the vaccine.
UCL joins world leaders at WEF 2024
“There are things the machines can’t do that we need to be really good at teaching our students,” UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence said during a panel discussion hosted by Fast Company at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Global groundwater levels declining rapidly, but they can recover
Groundwater levels are declining at rapid and accelerating rates in numerous aquifers around the world, but the decline can be reversed in some cases, finds a new study involving Dr Mohammad Shamsudduha (UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction).
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UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles
Bogus claims made in 1998 about the MMR vaccine still have an impact, says Professor Helen Bedford (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health), because children not vaccinated due to the scare are now adults – and may be helping measles to spread.
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Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults
A ban on disposable vapes, currently being considered by the UK Government, would affect one in seven young adults (aged 18-24) in Great Britain, and one in 20 adults overall, according to a new study led by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care).
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Every year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says
A study that suggests every year spent in school improves life expectancy is described as “an impressive piece of work” by Professor Neil Davies (UCL Psychiatry), who notes that higher rates of school absences could see children missing out on future health benefits.
If you find out you’re at high risk of Alzheimer’s, what can you do?
Professor Jonathan Schott (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) describes the findings of a new blood test for Alzheimer’s which can detect signs of the disease up to 15 years before symptoms appear as "hugely exciting."
The positives associated with checking your pulse every day
Professor Amitava Banerjee (UCL Institute of Health Informatics) discusses the consequences of using a wearable heart monitor, saying that they are "basically pseudoscience."
Fani Willis allegations 'playing right into Donald Trump's hands'
The allegations directed towards Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, have given Donald Trump "a legitimate gripe on a silver platter," says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Brits suffering 'grim' Victorian diseases due to poverty, expert says
Poverty is “guaranteeing” sickness among the poorest in society as people cannot afford essentials including food, says Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Health Equity).
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