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“The Shigella bacteria that cause disease don’t just cause nasty diarrhoea, there can be life-threatening complications.” Brendan Wren, Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis, LSHTM

Expert comment: Cape Verde stomach bug deaths, how to avoid getting sick

Tuesday 3 February 2026

“Nipah virus causes severe respiratory and neurological disease in humans, potentially progressing from fever and headache to acute encephalitis.” Dr Kaja Abbas, Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Nagasaki University

Rapid Reaction: Nipah outbreak in India

Wednesday 28 January 2026

“Much more ambitious action from governments and industry transparency is needed to curb this growing global plastics public health crisis.” Megan Deeney, Research Fellow, LSHTM

Global health impacts of plastics systems could double by 2040

Tuesday 27 January 2026

“If we are to regain our measles elimination status then we must have a coherent, joined-up approach to public health.” Dr Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: UK loses measles elimination status

Monday 26 January 2026

"We hope our real-world evidence can help healthcare prioritise resources where they can be most effective for eczema patients." Julian Matthewman, Assistant Professor, LSHTM

NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema

Monday 19 January 2026

A woman is examined after childbirth at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Credit: Saiyna Bashir © Wellcome Trust

Common obstetric procedure linked with increased risk of severe bleeding in women with anaemia

Thursday 8 January 2026

David Mabey quote card: This is a huge honour and one I'd like to share with all the wonderful colleagues I have been lucky enough to work with.

Infectious disease expert David Mabey knighted in the New Year Honours

Wednesday 7 January 2026

Study participant using a Jamar dynamometer (grip strength machine) to assess muscle strength in the arms. Credit: VITALITY RCT

Vitamin D and calcium supplements help improve bone density of adolescents with HIV

Friday 12 December 2025

"Regular check-ins, whether by phone or in person, are one of the most effective ways to protect older and more vulnerable people during a winter virus surge." Shereen Hussein, Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: How can I support my vulnerable relative this flu season?

Thursday 11 December 2025

“Protecting newborns from Hepatitis B by administering the vaccine at birth has been a safe and highly effective strategy.” Beate Kampmann, Professor of Paediatric Immunity and Infection, LSHTM

Rapid Reaction: US to end hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns

Saturday 6 December 2025

“Using the threshold to support wider economic policy muddies NICE’s role as the arbiter of value for individual health technologies.” Francis Ruiz, Senior Policy Advisor, LSHTM

Expert Comment: Should the NHS pay more for treatments and who decides what's 'cost effective'?

Tuesday 2 December 2025

"This highlights the urgent need for an effective prostate cancer test or screening strategy that does not generate large numbers of false positives." Bernard Rachet, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, LSHTM

Expert Comment: Risks of universal prostate cancer screening could outweigh benefits

Tuesday 2 December 2025