Health
Coronavirus conspiracies could be as dangerous as the disease itself
Already, we can see “alternative healing approaches” to coronavirus cropping up—some of them very dangerous
The unpalatable lesson of coronavirus: dictatorships can be effective
The discipline of public health inherently prioritises the collective good over individual freedom
What the government must do if it is serious about funding the NHS
Recent pledges alone will not transform the nation’s health. There must also be a commitment to investing in NHS infrastructure
Middle-age is getting longer—and giving us a chance of a better world
An ageing population presents serious challenges. But it should also come us a relief to our planet
The NHS election: our health data is worth £9.6 billion. What happens to it after Brexit?
As the collection of health data becomes more common, the only effective pressure to keep it safe may come from patients
We live in the age of the pandemic. This is what we need to do about it
The big practical challenge involves developing responses at national and international level so that we can co-ordinate and act in the face of a global pandemic
What did the Tory manifesto promise on health and care?
The government risks simply papering over the cracks in the system
Health and social care: how does Labour’s manifesto stack up?
The party promises much-needed funds but do its plans raise the spectre of another reorganisation?
The struggles of disadvantage don't come in neat boxes—so our response shouldn't, either
Our joint report shows that, despite different opinions, there are cross-party answers to entrenched social problems—and a profound need for change
The public is ready to pay for better social care—are politicians the final stumbling block?
With recognition that the state needs to play a greater role, at long last a genuine policy breakthrough feels possible
Is video gaming addictive? Inside the debate pitting gamer against gamer
A new NHS treatment centre takes on the new—and contested—social problem
No quick fix will solve the obesity crisis
Public health proposals too often come with unintended consequences or simply fail to address the true problem