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We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it?

Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weight, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

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Trump and Musk’s attack on USAid is causing global chaos. Millions of lives are now at risk

On top of the human cost, the US’s soft power and influence is disappearing. Russia and China will fill the void, says global health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s pick for health secretary has many dangerous views – but some good ideas, too

RFK Jr’s proposal to remove fluoride from tap water is a matter for debate. But his plan to improve school lunches is laudable, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu is a real pandemic threat. Are we prepared for the worst?

A strain now circulating in dairy cows appears to carry little risk for humans at present, but we need to develop an effective strategy before it mutates, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers

New research challenges us to look beyond the initial event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

The appointment of Robert F Kennedy has horrified public health experts. Here are his three most dangerous ideas

He says his goal is to “Make America healthy again”. But behind the laudable slogan there’s a morass of conspiracy theories, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

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We are witnessing the final stage of genocide in Gaza

Omer Bartov is an Israeli-American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies. He has issued a grim warning on Gaza

The Guardian - US

Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think

In England, high-profile tragedies have highlighted the recent spike in allergy rates – and the urgent need for better safety measures, says health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

The right calls it the ‘nanny state’ – I call it standing up to rich corporations and protecting people’s health

By targeting junk food and smoking, the government isn’t attacking ‘freedom’. It’s just fulfilling one of its most vital roles, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Scientists are closing in on the true, horrifying scale of death and disease in Gaza

A pause for polio vaccinations is welcome, but the disease’s presence is a window on the true cost of Israel’s war, writes global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Bad news, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health

We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming

Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar

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The Covid inquiry report makes it clear: Britain was completely and fatally unprepared

The UK must never succumb to such shocking complacency again. Planning for the next pandemic must start now, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

We now know the shocking effects of screen time on teens - but smartphone bans aren’t the answer

Schools, parents and even governments need to set boundaries, without demonising devices that bring many benefits, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

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Does Labour’s manifesto deliver what the country needs? Our panel’s verdict

Our experts previously revealed what pledges they wanted to see from Keir Starmer in The manifesto Britain needs. Are they impressed by the real thing?

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Why is Britain turning into the under-40s diabetes capital of the world?

Education about the risks of being overweight means nothing if people have no access to healthy food or places to exercise, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

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Why does postnatal care only last a few weeks? New data shows it should be years

Finally, a report has listed the long-term health complications for women worldwide, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

American cows now have bird flu, too – but it’s time for planning, not panic

This is not a repeat of the Covid pandemic. Yet global governments should follow the US and prepare a response, writes global public health expert Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Yet again, we in Scotland have the lowest life expectancy in western Europe. Here’s how to improve it

The Scottish government is right to target smoking, drinking and drug misuse. But the root cause remains: deprivation, says public health expert Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

To boost birthrates, we must give women the freedom of choice

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Devi Sridhar on how to tackle the drop in birthrates globally

The Guardian - UK

I helped advise the US government on the next likely pandemic. What I learned is alarming

The 100-day challenge, to contain a virus while a vaccine is readied for the public, looks ever more remote, says Guardian columnist Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

I asked public health colleagues about starvation in Gaza. They say there is no precedent for what is happening

Famine looks inevitable without intervention. Children are being starved of food – and it is entirely preventable, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

The Tories have ruined our health. These are the three things Labour must do to repair the damage

Childhood obesity and demoralised NHS staff are among the biggest problems for Keir Starmer, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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