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Professor Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) discusses the physiological and psychological benefits of incorporating art into our everyday lives. Writing for The Guardian, she explains the science behind it.

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) debunks the 'mad artistic genius' theory and explores the complexities behind the stereotype.

An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to help lose weight between early 2024 and early 2025, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

As UCL marks 200 years of bold ideas shaping society, Professor Daisy Fancourt launches Art Cure, a book illustrating how creativity can power healthier lives.

As we begin UCL's bicentenary year, we are proud to reflect on the impactful work and research to come out of the Faculty of Population Health Sciences in 2025.

Award-winning artist Lynn Dennison has been commissioned by UCL in partnership with UCLH to create a public art installation exploring the relationship between health, health inequalities and housing.