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Climate and health What we do Wellcome

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), climate change is the single greatest threat to humanity and its effects on human health are already being felt.. However, there are significant gaps in scientific understanding of the scale of the current and future effects of climate change on health; how to protect the health of populations as the climate changes (adaptation); and the

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Mental health What we do Wellcome

WEBOur work. We fund research tackling complex mental health issues, seeking new insights and breakthroughs. We unite people across the field and work with lived experience …

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What is the role of science in mental health

WEBDespite the high value people put on mental health, the survey found that science’s role in understanding and alleviating mental health issues seems unclear to …

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The health effects of climate change, explained News Wellcome

WEBWarmer climates and extreme weather events create ideal conditions for infectious diseases to spread. Climate change is linked to an increase in allergens and …

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How climate change affects mental health News Wellcome

WEBExtreme weather events can also have impacts on some of the social and economic determinants of mental health by leading to unemployment, homelessness, or …

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Online resource to help researchers find better mental health

WEB1x. Mental health research helps us gather evidence, make new discoveries and improve the lives of the millions of people affected globally. The possibilities are …

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What science has shown can help young people with anxiety and

WEBKey findings. Since 2020, Wellcome has been commissioning research teams from across the world to review the evidence for different active ingredients …

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News and views News and reports Wellcome

WEBNews and views. Read about what we're doing to support researchers, take on big health challenges, campaign for better science and get everyone involved with …

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How do childhood experiences affect health in later life

WEBA pioneering new longitudinal study could revolutionise our understanding of how early childhood experiences impact health later in life. Saz Ahmed, Wellcome …

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Future of Global Health Initiatives process What we do Wellcome

WEBThe Future of Global Health Initiatives process aims to review the roles and responsibilities of Global Health Initiatives, build consensus for change, and catalyse collective action. …

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This is how flooding can impact our health News Wellcome

WEBDrowning is often top of mind when it comes to health risks of flooding. But the risks can range from injuries, hypothermia and animal bites to infectious diseases, …

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Infectious disease What we do Wellcome

WEBScientific research has already led to the creation of vaccines, treatments, tests, and other measures to help contain numerous infectious diseases that cause …

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Explained: how El Niño impacts health News Wellcome

WEBThe climate crisis is already a health crisis affecting millions. We know that global heating and extreme weather events, which are intensified in many regions by El …

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How climate change mitigation actions can improve health News …

WEBClimate change poses many health threats to people around the world, from the spread of diseases to food and water insecurity. But climate mitigation can help …

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Breakthrough potential treatment for schizophrenia News

WEBA potential new treatment for schizophrenia – backed by Wellcome-funded research – may change the lives of millions of people living with the condition globally. …

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Tuberculosis is curable and preventable – why do millions still die

WEBTuberculosis (TB) is a curable and preventable infectious disease. And yet, 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis and 1.3 million people died from it in 2022. …

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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Scoping a prize in mental …

WEB1 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Scoping a prize in mental health science 1. RFP Background and objectives We are looking for a supplier to scope and make …

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Body clocks don't just control sleep – they might affect fat cells …

WEBObesity affects one in four adults in the UK, and this can lead to an increased risk of health conditions like type 2 diabetes, fatty liver or even certain …

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