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Behavioural Science

The Planning Fallacy: Why Good Intentions Fade

Why do New Year’s resolutions start with enthusiasm, only to quietly disappear by the end of February? It’s rarely a lack of motivation or willpower. Instead, it’s something far more human. In this Shifting Fast and Slow piece, we explore the planning fallacy,  a behavioural bias that explains why our best intentions so often collide with...

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Patient Research

Rare Disease Day: Finding the Soundtrack 

Every Rare Disease Day is a reminder of the millions of people navigating conditions most of us will never hear of, let ...

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Neuroscience

Early Detection of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Inspired by growing advocacy efforts, including Jesy Nelson becoming a patron of SMA UK, this month we are spotlighting ...

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Sustainability

HRW’s Environmental Efforts Recognised with ‘B’ for Transparency by CDP

HRW has been recognised for its commitment to environmental transparency and sustainability by CDP, the global environme...

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Neuroscience

ADHD Diagnosis in Adolescence: Understanding Individual Pathways to Care

Adolescence is a period of rapid cognitive, emotional and social change. For young people with Attention‑Deficit/Hyper...

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Behavioural Science

What Valentine’s Day Can Teach us About Personalisation In Healthcare

Valentine’s Day is filled with mass‑produced cards, identical gifts, and ready‑made messages. Yet despite this, a ...

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Behavioural Science

Concept Testing in Market Research

If you’ve ever watched The Traitors, you’ll recognise how instinct and personal impressions shape people’s decisio...

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Oncology

Caregivers in Cancer Care: The Unsung Heroes Behind Every Patient

As part of World Cancer Day, Patient Panorama, our patient research team, and HRW OR:BIT, our Oncology Research, Busines...

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Digital

The Five DTx Success Factors

Healthcare is part of our everyday lives, whether it’s taking medication, going for a run, or tracking sleep. But as d...

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Behavioural Science

Optimism Bias in Healthcare

Every day, we navigate a world full of risk. Driving to work, crossing the street, letting a toddler eat anything, even ...

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Digital

DTC Marketing in Healthcare: Breaking Through the Noise

Direct-to-Consumer marketing is becoming a critical capability for healthcare brands. As regulatory change, digital acce...

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