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Social media could be as harmful to children as smoking or gambling – why is this allowed?

A consensus is emerging among experts that apps such as Snapchat are bad for children’s health, says Devi Sridhar, global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Public health expert names UK Government's 'largest failure' during Covid pandemic

A GLOBAL public health expert has named what she believes the UK Government’s “largest failure” was during the Covid pandemic.

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Don’t blame scientists for what went wrong with Covid – ministers were the ones calling the shots

As the UK inquiry kicks off, it’s the people in power who should be under the spotlight, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

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Anyone who goes to a beach already has a ‘beach body’. Don’t strive for an illusion

Instead of falling for fitness and diet fads, focus on the things that will bring you true health and happiness this summer, says public health academic Devi Sridhar

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Alzheimer’s drugs are a ray of hope. They must be accessible to all, not the wealthy few

There are now two impressive possible treatments for this form of dementia. But concerns remain over cost and potential side-effects, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren’t paying attention

We have the tools to prepare, but post-Covid fatigue and a lack of political will mean they aren’t being used, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

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Children and elderly people need exercise to lead a better life

Letters: Alison Oliver says we need action to support young people to be active, and John Hopkins laments that lack of exercise is worsening the health of his eldery family members

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The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’

What we long suspected is now scientific fact: there’s a magic chemical connection between mood, strength and longevity, says scientist and writer Devi Sridhar

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Hundreds of British people are needlessly going blind. Why?

Patients on long waiting lists are losing their sight unnecessarily, while eye doctors are powerless to help in the face of Tory cuts and neglect, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

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We must continue to guard against the anti-vaccine movement

Letters: Bernard Bedford, Dr Andrew Hill and Andrew Scaife respond to an article by Devi Sridhar on the dangers of vaccine scepticism, especially with regard to children

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In a sceptical era, understand this: vaccines do work - and our children need them

Covid accelerated a decline in vaccinations in England. We have to make a stronger case for them, and ensure everyone can get them, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar

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Covid struck and Britain locked down. Here’s what we learned from that – and what we must do next time

Three years on, it’s clear the public wants to move on from the trauma. But this is too important to forget, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Was the Covid pandemic bad for mental health? It depends who you ask

A report has been seized upon to argue that lockdown had little effect on mental health – but the truth is more nuanced, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

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What do Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages show? Not what the Telegraph wants us to see

The messages confirm what public health advisers knew: that during the Covid-19 pandemic ministers weren’t ‘following the science’ at all, says Prof Devi Sridhar

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After Brexit, if Sunak really wants a ‘science superpower’, he must fix these three things

Science now has a cabinet seat, but Britain’s world-leading reputation is fading fast, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

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Cheers to getting through Dry January. Moderation over bingeing should be our next goal

In England, just 4% of people consume 30% of the alcohol sold. Harm reduction measures, such as those in Scotland, are essential, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

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I’m an expert in public health. Which is why, aged 38, I’ve qualified as a personal trainer

After working under intense pressure and scrutiny during the pandemic, I’m helping people with the most effective health intervention there is – exercise, says Devi Sridhar, Edinburgh University’s chair of global public health

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Strep A is circulating in the UK – and so are myths about what’s causing that

We don’t know yet what’s behind the spate of strep A deaths, but we can do more to protect children, says Edinburgh University chair of global public health Prof Devi Sridhar

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China’s Covid crisis demands terrible choices. The world will suffer if this goes wrong

To reverse its zero-Covid policy risks loss of life, economic damage and the emergence of new variants, says Prof Devi Sridhar, Edinburgh University’s chair of global public health

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BBC Scotland bosses rapped for 'bias against Brexit' in news broadcast

BBC Scotland bosses have been rapped after a broadcast of Reporting Scotland was found guilty of “bias against Brexit”.

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Professor responds to 'pro-SNP' bias complaint upheld by BBC

THE author of a book which was the subject of a “pro-SNP bias” complaint upheld by the BBC has responded by saying that "somehow saying…

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BBC uphold 'pro-SNP bias' complaint over Devi Sridhar book broadcast

THE BBC have upheld a complaint of "pro-SNP bias" over the broadcasting of a book by professor Devi Sridhar which discussed the UK and…

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There is a hidden epidemic of missed cancer cases – here’s how we save lives now

With up to a million missed diagnoses across Europe as a result of the pandemic, it’s time to put cancer back on the agenda, says Edinburgh University chair of global public health Prof Devi Sridhar

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Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse

If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Tuesday briefing: What will a third winter with the coronavirus bring?

In today’s newsletter: New variants, a struggling NHS and approaching flu season suggest a coronavirus surge is still a risk. A public health expert on preparing for what lies ahead

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