Extreme heat in the UK – need for human-centred policies
The UK has already faced five heatwaves in 2026, with a potential sixth hitting this September. The Physiological Society has released a new report recommending...
Environment
The Environment category explores how natural and built environments influence health and wellbeing. It covers topics such as climate change, pollution, green spaces and sustainability, highlighting evidence-informed connections between planetary and human health.
Swimming in rivers linked to higher risk of health issues
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from...
Elderly more at risk from heatwaves
‘The increasing frequency of heatwaves, alongside droughts, wildfires and hosepipe bans, shows how important it is that we do more to protect those most at...
Extreme heat: More deadly weeks may still lie ahead
The next heatwave is already building over the Atlantic. Portugal and southern Spain are forecast to reach 43C this week. France and the Benelux are...
Heatwave in Britain
Feeling hot hot hot! Britain has experienced some seriously hot weather in the past!
Summer anxiety symptoms can be worsened by hot weather
Forget the winter blues, summer anxiety is a real thing – here's how to cope with it. While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly associated...
Noise complaints fall sharply after Covid-era peak
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has published the latest data on noise complaints from across England and Wales, revealing a significant decline in...
Fire Call (1952)
Fire engines in London have always been very noisy by necessity as they need to reach emergencies quickly, but many other noise sources can cause...
Marking 150 years since Public Health Act 1875
A special parliamentary event marking 150 years since the landmark Public Health Act 1875 has brought renewed attention to the need for establishing an All-Party...
Instant Bathroom (1966)
Carshalton, Surrey This British Pathé newsreel (Film ID: 1789.2) documents the installation of a prefabricated bathroom onto a row of houses in Carshalton, Surrey. The...
