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The PHEM-B toolbox of methods for incorporating the influences on Behaviour into Public Health Economic Models

This work provides a useful resource for modellers, behavioural scientists and policymakers to identify and use appropriate methods and behavioural theory within health economic models of public health interventions to better inform policy decisions.
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The Gut-Brain Connection

In this episode of the Communicable Research Podcast, we are exploring the connections that exist between the gut and the mind.
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SCHARR Masterclass: The problems with systematic reviews

This living systematic review has found 485 articles documenting 67 discrete problems relating to the conduct and reporting of published systematic reviews which potentially jeopardises their reliability or validity.
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New project tackles health inequalities by connecting local government with research

A group of leading experts, including Andy Tattersall from SCHARR, has secured over £900,000 in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish the Knowledge for Public Health (KNOW-PH) team.
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How your weight changes over time can impact your health

Researchers from SCHARR have conducted a study that sheds light on how changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) can significantly affect our health as we grow older.
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The NHS at 75: What lies ahead for health research and the National Health Service?

On the latest episode of the Communicable Research podcast, we are joined by a trio of experts from SCHARR to discuss the NHS at 75, and the potential future of the service as we look towards its 100th birthday.
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Staying safe during hot weather: the community approach

Researchers from SCHARR have shared new findings on how we can protect our communities from extreme heat. Dr John Richmond highlights the critical role of local communities in ensuring everyone's safety during heatwaves.