Holistic approach needed to tackle the impact of climate change on mental health Healthcare leaders and policy makers must take a holistic approach to respond to the mental health impacts of climate change, says an Imperial expert. Dr Emma Lawrance, Mental Health Innovations Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, says there needs to be more focus on understanding and tackling the links between climate change and worsening […]
Researchers awarded £1.2 million to trial a new weight loss treatment Imperial Researchers have been awarded £1.2 million to trial a new minimally invasive weight loss treatment in patients. Obesity is a common problem in the UK and it is estimated that one in four adults are obese. Some of the current treatments for people with obesity include dietary advice, drugs and weight loss surgery known […]
Reducing exposure to polluted air needs a personalised approach A more ‘personalised’ approach is needed to reduce people’s exposure to polluted air, says an Imperial expert. Dr Benjamin Barratt, Deputy Director of the Environmental Research Group at Imperial College London, says there is a perception amongst some of the public that poor air quality is a general problem, solely requiring government interventions, but in reality […]