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Oral Health Matters
Join Professor Richard Watt and guests as they explore global challenges, research, and policy solutions to improve oral health.
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Poorer heart health in middle age linked to increased dementia risk
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
06 Nov 2025
Quitting smoking, even late in life, linked to slower cognitive decline
Quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
14 Oct 2025
Analysis: What are the 8 Marmot Principles & how could they transform the health of a local area?
Dr Jessica Allen (UCL Institute of Health Equity) explains the significance and impact of implementing the eight Marmot Principles, developed by her colleague Professor Sir Michael Marmot in 2010, to tackle health inequalities and social determinants to improve health for all.
09 Oct 2025
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