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Poorer heart health in middle age linked to increased dementia risk
Poorer heart health in middle age linked to increased dementia risk

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

Heart complications risk greater from COVID-19 infection than vaccination
Heart complications risk greater from COVID-19 infection than vaccination

Heart complications risk greater from COVID-19 infection than vaccination

Children faced a substantially higher risk of rare heart complications from being infected with COVID-19 during the pandemic than from being vaccinated against the disease, finds a new UCL-led study which compared the two scenarios for the first time.

05 Nov 2025

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new clinical trial by researchers.

05 Nov 2025

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The Lancet Countdown Wins 2026 GAEA Award for Bridging Evidence to Action
The Lancet Countdown Wins 2026 GAEA Award for Bridging Evidence to Action

The Lancet Countdown Wins 2026 GAEA Award for Bridging Evidence to Action

The Lancet Countdown has been named a 2026 GAEA Awards winner by the World Economic Forum, recognised for its bold collaboration in accelerating systems change for people, nature, and climate.

07 Nov 2025

Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing
Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing

Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing

On Friday 24 October students from the Society of Population Health Sciences hosted an outstanding forum exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, wellbeing, and entrepreneurship.

06 Nov 2025

Professor Paul Gissen announced as Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH BRC
Professor Paul Gissen announced as Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH BRC

Professor Paul Gissen announced as Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH BRC

Professor Paul Gissen has been announced as the Director Designate of the National Institute for Health and Care Research GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC).

06 Nov 2025