Leading virologist Polly Roy has been presented with one of India's most prestigious academic awards.

Government plans to increase the motorway speed limit by 10mph in England and Wales could have adverse effects on health, outweighing any economic benefits.

Distinguished malaria expert Professor Brian Greenwood has been knighted in the New Year Honours list for his services in tackling the disease in Africa.

The first face-to-face taught MSc in Global Mental Health in the world has just been launched by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and King's College London Institute of Psychiatry.

Post-conflict environment risks increases of mental health problems and other NCDs, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.

Newly-published research from the School has identified ways of improving the lives of trachoma patients by studying alternatives to surgery to save their sight and evaluating aftercare.

Malaria patients are at high risk of developing fatal bacterial infections, especially salmonella infections.

A new study highlights the scale of the problem of hospital-acquired infections in sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting they could contribute to one in 20 deaths of children in hospitals.

Up to three quarters of elderly people in parts of India have vitamin C deficiency, a study found.

Professor Richard Hayes comments on the challenges still facing those involved in the battle against HIV.

A new study by the School lays bare the fear, isolation and stigma experienced by members of the black African community in England affected by HIV ? painting a bleak picture of the struggles faced by those in relationships where one person has HIV and the other does not.

This year's World AIDS Day comes at an exciting time for HIV prevention and treatment.