By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
Many people set themselves the new year task of starting the new year off on a plant-based diet. Since 2014, the Global Non-Profit organisation “Veganuary” has popularised veganism in mainstream media, running their yearly campaign. However, veganism stemmed from a 20th century British…
For the book display to mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we have picked out a selection of books and pamphlets from our collections.
Almost 38 years ago, in March 1988, UK television broadcaster TV-AM produced a pamphlet on cervical cancer. Assisted by BACUP, CancerLink and Women’s National Cancer…
Medical advances in the second half of the twentieth century brought two great improvements to women’s lives: development of oral contraceptives (the pill) and Menopausal Hormonal Therapy (MHT also known as HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy). The pill gave women freedom to choose whether or when to have children…
By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
Perhaps the most enticing part of the festive season is the food it brings; from the traditional Christmas roast to the delightful cakes and pastries which fill the supermarket shelves this time of year! Walking around your local Tesco in December it might seem impossible…
Ministry of Food information leaflet for nutritional values in different foods, LSHTM Archives
With work and study schedules that can often be stressful, it’s easy to stop prioritising your wellbeing. As the time for deciding New Year’s resolutions approaches, consider how small changes can improve your physical…
World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living…
Image showing blue ribbon alongside text ” WORLD DIABETES 14 November”
Diabetes can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.
As stated on the WHO website “The theme of this year’s WHO World Diabetes Day, “Diabetes across life stages,” recognizes that…
This October, HEART UK are raising awareness about the effects of high cholesterol. Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be…
A very warm welcome to all new LSHTM students starting this Autumn.
Thanks to those who were able to attend our in-person induction sessions during the week of 29 September.
During the week beginning 13 October, we’re offering the following Induction sessions via Zoom:
Library Induction: using the…
Eye Health UK is launching National Eye Health Week (#VisionMatters), from 22-28 September 2025. You can find more about this initiative HERE. This public health campaign is designed to raise awareness of the importance of good eye care, and organisers aim to “build strong community networks” to…
