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High glucose levels in people with diabetes linked to tripling of eye disease risk
Older people with diabetes who do not keep blood sugar levels low are three times more likely to develop eye disease compared to counterparts who have reduced blood sugar levels, suggests a new study by a UCL team.
08 Jul 2025

Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles
A new report, from the UCL Coastal Youth Life Chances project, highlights the challenges faced by young people growing up in coastal communities across England.
08 Jul 2025

Comment: Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Jamie Brown and Professor Lion Shahab (UCL Behavioural Science and Health) offer strategies to help vapers quit the quit-aid.
08 Jul 2025
Around the faculty

Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England
Professor Nora Colton, Director of the Global Business School for Health, responds to the recently published NHS 10 Year Plan for England
08 Jul 2025

UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences 2025 academic promotions announced
UCL confirms new senior academic, research and teaching appointments, effective from 1 October 2025.
04 Jul 2025

Lumina Shines Bright at GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final Pitch Event
GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final saw students pitch bold healthcare innovations, with Team Lumina winning for their AI-powered perinatal mental health platform.
02 Jul 2025