London HIV patient becomes world's second AIDS cure hope
An HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the AIDS virus after he received a bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor.
There are four types of loneliness, according to researchers
Loneliness has been described by experts as a disease that can increase the risk of a range of physical and psychological disorders.
Why memories of music cannot be lost to Alzheimer's and dementia
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) rewards us when we hear a piece of music we like - and new research suggests the area of the brain that's responsible for ASMR isn't lost to Al...
How a good night's sleep can 'clean' your brain
A new study has shown that how deeply we sleep impacts our brain's ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins.
Are new smartphone disease trackers missing a key target - women?
Across low- and middle-income countries, 313 million fewer women than men use mobile internet, representing a gender gap of 23 per cent
We must match our talk about mental health with action
From royalty to rock stars, business leaders and politicians, everyone is talking about mental health. But we need actions as well as words, which is why the Wellcome Trust has announced ...
How more women politicians in Africa can make a real difference
There has been a recent uptick in the number of women in politics in Africa, but how much of a positive impact do they really have?
These are the world’s healthiest nations
Spain has cracked the secret to a healthy life, with a Mediterranean diet and publicly funded primary healthcare sending it to the top of the latest global rankings.
Europe had a record year for Measles - and it’s partly down to anti-vaccine campaigners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is contributing to the recent rise in measles cases, according to the World Health Organization.
Office workers in these economies clock up the most extra hours
Investing in workplace wellbeing initiatives can sometimes be at odds with many old-school business attitudes. But spending money on keeping employees happy and healthy might be the singl...
This radio station is a lifeline for humiliated textile workers in India
Workers in textile factories in India are often made to work in abhorrent conditions for long hours. These three radio stations are helping break their silence.
African-American women with HIV are often overlooked and under-supported
The unique health needs of the estimated 140,000 African-American women living and aging with HIV are often ignored, says an anthropologist.