MYSTERIOUS: Lshtm - What They Never Told You

UK mosquito numbers could increase in September due to warm weather

Longer periods of humidity could bring a rise in mosquito populations across the country

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Children are ‘sitting ducks’ in measles outbreak as dozens of schools block vaccination teams

Experts warn unvaccinated children at risk as north London outbreak spreads

The Independent UK · Feb 20

The medication change that could save 20,000 lives a year

The once-daily tablet ‘works very well’ in a wide range of patients

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Health misinformation on social media could lead to a ‘sicker UK’, experts warn

Experts at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are calling for universities, health organisations, charities to join a new network aimed at fighting misinformation

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Major study uncovers health risks of vaping for young people

The study found that children who vape are three times more likely to go on to become smokers

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Largest study on youth vaping suggests it is a gateway to smoking

Experts also found a link to certain breathing problems.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Experts’ warning over ‘slow’ progress in cancer survival rates

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts

The Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Almost three quarters of people ignore calorie labels when ordering takeaways – poll

77% of people didn’t even realise that any calorie information was available during their most recent online takeaway purchase

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

A survey of adults in England found the majority did not notice any calorie information during their most recent online takeaway purchase.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025