Paid to Vape: Researchers Raise Concerns About the Risks

1 October 2026

Vaping products are becoming smarter – and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now offer cryptocurrency and other incentives linked to vaping behaviour, prompting researchers…

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Millions May Be Living with High Blood Pressure Without Knowing It

27 September 2026

Researchers from Oxford Population Health have found that high blood pressure remains widely undetected, untreated or inadequately controlled in England. The team analysed clinic blood…

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Weather Conditions Could Provide Early Warning of Cardiac Arrest Risk

21 September 2026

Weather data could help predict up to three days in advance when the number of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) is likely to rise above average,…

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New Tool Could Help Cities Balance Economic Development and Public Health

18 September 2026

Senior urban development decision-makers say there is currently little incentive to consider public health impacts when shaping towns and cities, according to a new study…

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Healthy Checkout Initiative Cuts Soda Sales While Encouraging Healthier Snack Choices

17 September 2026

A healthy checkout policy introduced in Berkeley, California, appears to be changing what shoppers buy. A new study found that the policy was linked to…

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More Sleep, Less Movement: Remote Work Adds 45 Minutes of Sedentary Time

15 September 2026

Many office workers now spend at least part of their working week at home, but relatively little is known about how remote work changes the…

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Taking a Dip in Rivers and Lakes May Increase Risk of Stomach Bugs and Rashes

5 September 2026

People swimming in rivers and lakes may face a greater risk of skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University…

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Social Media: Uncovering the Bigger Picture

4 September 2026

As extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense across California, understanding which communities are most affected and what support they need is increasingly important for…

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Low Prices, Higher Health Risks? The Dollar Store Grocery Trade-Off

3 September 2026

Consumers may save money by buying groceries at dollar stores, but those savings could come with health trade-offs. New research from the University of California,…

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Extreme Heat and Cold Tied to Increased Heart Failure Hospitalisation Risk

1 September 2026

Short-term exposure to both cold and hot temperatures may increase the risk of hospitalisation for heart failure, according to a study published in JACC, the…

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Extreme Heat Connected to 33 Health Problems, Not Just Heat Stroke and Dehydration

31 August 2026

When temperatures soar, emergency physicians typically expect more cases of dehydration and heat stroke. But a new Northwestern University study suggests extreme heat is connected…

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Connecting People with Nature and Community May Reduce Loneliness

29 August 2026

Nature-based social prescribing may help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted in Barcelona by the European…

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