Stillbirths, infant and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.

*Please mention the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul 12-15 May) if using this research* A study using a nationally representative survey of parents in England, to be presented at this ...

LHGP placement opportunity for public health speciality registrars

YouTube video by Population Health Improvement UK

The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent ed...

While I am on the topic of legal challenges, UNICEF has produced an invaluable resource. PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM UNHEALTHY FOOD MARKETING: A Toolkit for Developing Effective Laws. It is based on a previous UNICEF document,  Taking Action to Protect Children from the Harmful Impact of Food Marketing: A Child Rights-based Approach. It includes Model Legal Language along with essential background information.

The Faculty of Public Health recognises that the severe outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent is deeply concerning to local residents, students, parents, and the wider community.

Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest.

Barely a day goes by without media and political concern about the impact of digital technology on health, particularly among young people. The publication of a recent government report, “Understandin...

Social Murder? - Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK; Combining robust evidence with real-life stories, this book reveals the shocking impact of austerity policies on life expectancy and offers an...

Monsanto has reached a provisional $7.25 billion settlement with US law firms representing clients who claim that exposure to its pesticide, Roundup, caused

Study reveals insidious impact of alcohol marketing on young people

UKRI Chief Executive outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.

Now you see it, now you don’t: How alcohol industry interference made marketing restrictions disappear from the 10 Year Health Plan in England In July 2025, the UK Government published its 10 Year Hea...

Blog by SPHR intern Sachin Weatherburn  Determinants of health  Within South Yorkshire, the gap in life expectancy between the least and most deprived areas is 8.7 years for men, and 7.6 years for wom...

Public health officials in Sheffield have successfully blocked plans for a new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant after arguing that it would undermine efforts to tackle child obesity. Sheffield Cou...

Leading causes of death and all-cause and cause-specific mortality rates per 100,000 people by sexual orientation, broken down by Census 2021 characteristics.

To what extent is social media research independent from industry influence? Leveraging openly available data, we show that half of the research published in top journals has disclosable ties to indus...

Many women use alcohol to cope with the physical & emotional symptoms of menopause and midlife events. How can we better support these women?

Public health needs proper funding, effective lines of communication, and support for its workforce to respond to future emergencies, writes Tracy Daszkiewicz The UK covid-19 inquiry’s second report...

The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.

British fertility clinics raise scientific and ethical objections over patients sending embryos’ genetic data abroad for analysis

The Obesity Health Alliance and four other food and farming Alliances are today urging the government to deliver a strong and fair Food Strategy. Earlier this year, the Obesity Health Alliance, alongs...