Part economist, part scientist, Professor Guojun He is an expert in air pollution and his work has been used to develop the air quality life index. Here, he discusses his research into Ch...

Kate Whiting 25 Jun 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

How to create a world where healthcare is a right, not a luxury

In a world where half the population lacks essential healthcare, key questions immediately arise: how do we achieve Universal Health Coverage and how do we pay for it?

Jamie Bay Nishi and Catherine Ohura 25 Jun 2019

Precision Medicine

We are witnessing a revolution in genomics - and it's only just begun

15 years ago the $3 billion Human Genome Project was completed. Today, it costs as little as $600 - and you can pay for it at the supermarket. The genomics revolution is here, and its pot...

Xu Xun 24 Jun 2019

Mental Health

Here's why leaders need to care about mental health

How can today's leaders demonstrate the strength and wisdom needed to combat the challenges we face to our mental health? Here, four of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders su...

Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan and Peter Varnum 24 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

These are the 5 most exciting cycling projects in the world

The second Bicycle Architecture Biennale showcases some of the innovative ways cities are encouraging bike use in urban areas.

Johnny Wood 21 Jun 2019

Africa

Here's how Africa can fight non-communicable diseases

Chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes are gaining ground in countries like South Africa.

Andre Pascal Kengne, Elvis Banboye Kidzeru, and Muki Shey · The Conversation 21 Jun 2019

Climate Change

These countries are the most peaceful - in 3 charts

The Global Peace Index looks at peace around the world, including the impact of climate change and the economic cost.

Joe Myers 21 Jun 2019

Africa

Why is it hard to stop Ebola spreading?

There are a number of factors that make the Ebola virus so deadly, including the speed and relative ease with which it can spread.

Janusz Paweska and Janusz Paweska · The Conversation 20 Jun 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

How global tech can drive local healthcare innovation in China

Health technology innovators need to rethink the traditional model of importing medical products developed in western markets

Andy Ho 20 Jun 2019

Global Health

The best type of exercise for your brain, according to a psychiatrist

Lifestyle factors can have profound effects on the brain and Dr. John Ratey believes exercise is the number one thing we can do for brain health.

Andrew Merle · Quartz 19 Jun 2019

Global Health

Spending just two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being

A study has found that people who spend at least two hours a week in nature are more likely to report “good” health or “high” levels of well-being than people who spent no time in nature.

Mathew White · The Conversation 19 Jun 2019

Media, Entertainment and Information

Does the news reflect what we die from?

Media coverage and Google searches of diseases can diverge significantly from the biggest killers in the US.

Hannah Ritchie · Our World in Data 18 Jun 2019

Global Health

Night owls, rest easy

From lost GDP to premature death, not getting enough sleep is seriously bad news. But a study found that adjusting the daily routines of people who stay up very late improves physical and...

Sean Fleming 17 Jun 2019

Mental Health

These are the signs that you're suffering from burnout at work

Sometimes you need to take a step back from your work to realise that it's become too much. Burnout is a real thing. This is how to spot it.

Michael Musker · The Conversation 14 Jun 2019

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Global Health

'Stunting' is common in urban slums - but there are ways to help children grow

A Chinese professor explains what air pollution does to your health

How to create a world where healthcare is a right, not a luxury

We are witnessing a revolution in genomics - and it's only just begun

Here's why leaders need to care about mental health

These are the 5 most exciting cycling projects in the world

Here's how Africa can fight non-communicable diseases

These countries are the most peaceful - in 3 charts

Why is it hard to stop Ebola spreading?

How global tech can drive local healthcare innovation in China

The best type of exercise for your brain, according to a psychiatrist

Spending just two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being

Does the news reflect what we die from?

Night owls, rest easy

These are the signs that you're suffering from burnout at work

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