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A kidney transplant from a pig to a human has worked. What you need to know
Surgeons at New York University’s Langone Transplant Institute have successfully performed a pig kidney transplant to a human. Can this save human lives?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 October
Top stories on Covid-19: India passed 1 billion vaccine doses administered; Italian study finds only very old or sick die of COVID-19 if vaccinated; US FDA approves Moderna and Johnson &a...
Precision Medicine
How we can make gene therapies available to all
Gene therapies can cure incurable diseases, such as sickle cell disease, but treatment costs and lack of in-country manufacturing are slowing progress.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 October
Top stories: Moscow imposes new COVID-19 restrictions; US study finds Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine highly protective in 12-18-year-olds; record daily rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore and Ro...
SDG 13: Climate Action
The green energy economy is here - but it needs to grow bigger quicker, says the IEA
We are making progress towards a new green energy economy, according to a landmark report from the International Energy Agency - but not fast enough for net zero by 2050.
Global Health
What is tuberculosis and why are deaths rising?
Dr. Tereze Kasaeva, Director of the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme, explains what TB is and why Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 19 October
Top stories: India's vaccine campaign slows as output exceeds dose gap; Latvia announces COVID-19 lockdown; EU has exported more than a billion vaccine doses, says von der Leyen.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 October
Top stories: New Zealand vaccinates 2.5% of its population in one day; US to accept mixed vaccines doses from international travellers; Britain reports highest daily COVID-19 case total s...
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 October
Latvia cancels routine operations to free up beds; US donates additional 17 million vaccines to Africa; Palau hits 99% vaccinated.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Needle-free injections could become a reality, thanks to lasers and the 'bubble gun'
Researchers in the Netherlands are developing the 'Bubble Gun' which uses laser technology to deliver 'virtually painless injections'.
Future of Health and Healthcare
What are the benefits of genetic testing? Experts explain
A paper entitled 'The Economic Analysis of the Value of Genetic Testing' has been released, containing contributions from genomics experts worldwide.
Global Health
Is it a cold or COVID-19? An expert explains
Research in the UK shows COVID-19 symptoms can be similar to the common cold. So how can you tell the difference? Professor Tim Spector explains the data.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 October
Top stories: COVID-19 cases dropping across the Americas; India to resume vaccine exports; Melbourne, Australia set to exit COVID-19 lockdown next week.
COVID-19
New study shows 10 ways to better deal with trauma and stress
Fostering a sense of security, well-being, confidence, hope and resilience are all techniques to help us decrease stress or trauma in certain situations.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Why eye care is key to an active, healthy life
The occurence of eye diseases increases as the world population ages and lifestyles change. This is important because eye health affects quality of life and has economic and social conseq...