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Study: How much does age affect our priorities?
Most people mention family, occupation and material well-being when describing what makes their lives meaningful. But, the youngest and oldest adults vary.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 6 December
Top stories: Omicron now in one-third of US states; New report warns of 'extreme vaccine discrimination' leaving Africa behind; Countries around the world continue to report new Omicron C...
Water
Why water is central to the global recovery from the pandemic
Climate change is felt most deeply through water, with higher temperatures leading to droughts, floods, and rainfall variability, impacting low-income countries.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 3 December
Top stories: WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads; Germany imposes restrictions on unvaccinated people; US steps up travel restrictions and brings in free COVID-...
Global Health
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 2 December
Top stories: First Omicron case reported in the US; South Korea records new record COVID-19 cases; UN chief slams COVID-19 'travel apartheid'; WHO to agree on global accord for pandemic p...
Global Health
Population Boom: Charting how we got to nearly 8 billion people
The world population is expected to cross the 8 billion mark at the end of 2022 or within the first months of 2023.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 December
Top COVID-19 news stories: COVID-19 travel restrictions raised around the world; Countries continue to detect and react to Omicron variant; US expert panel backs COVID-19 antiviral pill.
Global Health
Tropical deforestation could increase risk of heat-related deaths
A new study shows that outdoor workers in the world's lower-latitude tropical forests may face health risks relating to deforestation and climate change.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 30 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: Vaccine makers target Omicron variant; EU could approve Omicron vaccine in 3-4 months; India and China promise more shots for Africa.
COVID-19
Everything we know so far about the Omicron COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization has identified a new COVID-19 'variant of concern' called Omicron - scientists are racing to learn what level of threat it poses.
Healthy Futures
Here's what Omicron can tell us about how COVID-19 variants are discovered
Scientists from the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa named the B.1.1.529 variant Omicron, classified as a variant of concern by the WHO.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 29 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: World reacts to new Omicron COVID-19 variant; Philippines launches new vaccination drive; Singapore and Malaysia reopen land border.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
How has COVID-19 impacted people in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Phone surveys implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have highlighted the adverse social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: New COVID-19 variant emerges in South Africa; Europe tackles surging COVID-19 cases; UK data shows COVID-19 vaccination to be safe for pregnant women.
Global Health
Lung cancer is more deadly in poorer nations. This is how to level the burden of this disease
As people live longer the risk of cancer (and lung cancer) increases, with over 70% of cases occurring in people over 50.