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Ending the epidemic of maternal deaths around the world

Most of the world’s maternal deaths occur in low and lower-middle income countries, but they could be prevented. Here's how.

30 Oct 2019

Plastics and the Environment

These infographics show how plastics end up on the ocean floor

From rivers to shorelines, plastics are plaguing our waters - but the whole picture could be worse than we thought.

09 Oct 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.

18 Jun 2019

India

India will soon overtake China to become the most populous country in the world

The UN's Population Division suggests that by 2024, India will surpass China to become the world's most populous country.

23 Apr 2019

Mental Health

5 facts about global mental health

New research shows just how common mental health problems are across the world.

01 Jun 2018

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Three-quarters of antibiotics are used on animals. Here's why that's a major problem

Global use of antibiotics on livestock could have a major impact on global health and antimicrobial resistance. This is what can be done to reduce the impact.

24 Nov 2017