How we protect the UK from vector-borne diseases

Aedes vexans mosquito © Anders Lindstrom Vector-borne diseases – illnesses transmitted to humans by organisms such as mosquitoes and ticks – account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases globally, causing over 700,000 deaths annually. They include malaria, West Nile virus, dengue and yellow fever. At UKHSA, our medical entomology teams play a vital role in monitoring and … Read more

How Climate Change Affects Your Gut Health

If you’re like a lot of people, you’re finding it harder and harder to stomach climate change—literally. A warming world leads to all manner of health problems, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, exacerbation of pulmonary conditions like asthma and COPD, and mental health problems including depression and anxiety. Increasingly, however, climate change is being … Read more