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Mental Health
Children as young as 8 years old should be screened for anxiety, says US task force
The US Preventative Services Task Force has issued a statement recommending screening for anxiety in children and adolescents from the ages of 8 and 18.
India
Medicine from the Sky, India: How Drones Can Make Primary Healthcare Accessible to All
The Indian state of Telangana has been a pioneer in the adoption of emerging technologies. With the recent completion of India’s first organized medical drone-delivery programme under the...
COVID-19
Has COVID-19's bicycle boom reached its peak?
Americans spent $7 billion on bicycles and accessories in 2020. But as COVID restrictions began to lift in late 2021, the bike boom is on the decline.
Future of Food
Can banning wild meat reduce the spread of disease? Experts discuss
Following COVID-19, widespread calls have been made to ban the sale and consumption of wild meat. But would this really stop the spread of diseases?
India
Electric scooters for nurses speed up healthcare in Indian mining hub
New state initiative looks to improve access to medical care, particularly for communities impacted by years of mining by introducing a scooter initiative.
Vaccination
Spotlight on vaccines: COVID-19 vaccinations for children and new vaccines in development
Over 11 billion COVID-19 vaccines have been given and the focus is shifting to children. But how safe are they and what other vaccines are being developed?
Health and Healthcare
How to make active aging an integral part of economic growth in China
China’s aging population is steadily growing – which means it needs to revamp its welfare system to make active aging an integral part of economic growth.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: North Korea reports COVID-19 outbreak; US passes 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deaths; Shanghai plans to ease restrictions from 1 June.
Mental Health
This simple change can help to improve your mental health, says study
New research has found that even if people don't actually take steps to improve their mental health, simply believing they can will have some benefit.
Global Health
What is measles and why are cases rising so dramatically right now?
Measles cases jumped 79% in the first 2 months of 2022 as COVID-19 disrupted vaccination programmes. These must now be urgently reinstated, says the WHO.
Davos 2022
COVID-19 has equipped us with a toolbox to tackle future pandemics
Two years of innovation and learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have equipped us with the tech and experience to effectively manage future outbreaks.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants?
Omicron’s swift spread has given it more opportunities to mutate. This is why sub-variants are emerging, with some highly effective at reinfecting people.
Mental Health
Green spaces can reduce the risk of dementia in middle-aged women. This is why
Green spaces are associated with higher overall cognitive function, better mental health and a lower risk of dementia in middle-aged women, a study says.
Climate Change
What have been the most extreme heatwaves in history?
The heatwave that hit North America in June 2021 broke local temperature records by up to 4.6C, but there have been four more extreme heatwaves since 1950.
Health and Healthcare
Tired all the time? Here’s a formula for the perfect night’s sleep
Scientists in China and the UK studied the sleep patterns and overall health of half a million people to work out the ideal night’s sleep.