Across the world, poorer neighbourhoods take on a disproportionate share of environmental burdens. Now a new tool is leveraging big data to reveal how cities are performing at the interse...

Angel Hsu and Kim Samuel 06 Dec 2018

Biotechnology

This new test could be used to detect and diagnose all types of cancer

The new test exploits a unique DNA signature found only in cancer cells.

Matt Trau, Laura G. Carrascosa, and Abu Sina · The Conversation 05 Dec 2018

Global Health

This is what happens when a school swaps french fries for quinoa

Quito in Ecuador is tackling the childhood obesity crisis, one school dinner at a time

Mauricio Rodas Espinel 03 Dec 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Madrid is banning high-polluting vehicles from the city centre

Madrid has ring-fenced an area of the city in a bid to reduce emissions, improve the health of residents and help tackle climate change.

Kate Whiting 30 Nov 2018

Global Health

Smoking in the US has reached an all-time low. Here's why

Cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable death in America, but only 14% of adults are lighting up today.

Richard Gunderman · The Conversation 30 Nov 2018

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Our food is killing us, according to a new study

Every country is battling some form of malnutrition and adolescent obesity rates are rising, finds the report.

Thin Lei Win · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 30 Nov 2018

Global Health

How living with HIV and Aids has changed, more than 30 years on

From life expectancy to career prospects, the 30th anniversary of World Aids Day celebrates a transformed outlook for people diagnosed with HIV.

Johnny Wood 29 Nov 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Why climate change is the biggest global health threat of the century

Heatwaves, storms, floods and fires are threatening to overwhelm health systems, according to experts.

Laurie Goering · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 29 Nov 2018

Mental Health

Postal workers in France are helping elderly people fight loneliness

For less than $25 a month, French families can make sure their elderly relatives are okay, thanks to a scheme from the postal service, which is helping to combat loneliness.

Kate Whiting 29 Nov 2018

Education, Gender and Work

20 million girls in developing countries lack adequate contraception

Unplanned and unwanted pregnancies in developing countries can cause serious health implications and perilous futures.

Sonia Elks · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 29 Nov 2018

Global Health

How cleaning up sulfur-emitting coal plants could improve local health

Coal power plants have neglected the harmful impacts of Sulfur Dioxide in the past. Now we must clean up or replace them for a healthier future.

Mike Williams · Futurity 29 Nov 2018

Future of Health and Healthcare

How the powerful science of behaviour change can make us healthier

Physical inactivity is a classic behavioural problem. Its immediate costs - effort, time and pain - often trump its long-term benefits. Now the results of the largest behaviour change stu...

Adrian Gore 28 Nov 2018

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Here's how robots can fight loneliness and ageing

A recent survey found 68% of people believe robots could provide companionship and ease loneliness.

Alessandro Di Nuovo · The Conversation 28 Nov 2018

Education and Skills

Children aren't getting enough sunlight, and it's affecting their sight

A lack of outdoor play during childhood could be responsible for a dramatic increase in myopia.

Vybarr Cregan-Reid · The Conversation 27 Nov 2018

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