More than 1 in 4 adults are not getting enough exercise
Failure to do enough exercise leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers, according to a World Health Organization-led study.
This is how big an impact air pollution can have on solar power
It could mean the difference between a successful solar power installation and one that operates at a loss, according to new research.
If you don't care about antimicrobial resistance, these 5 stories will change your mind
From super gonorrhoeae to drug-resistant tuberculosis, these are some of the most frightening ailments to crop up in the past five years.
The cost of healthcare is rising in ASEAN. How can nations get the most for their money?
A focus on early diagnosis, digital health and public-private partnerships will help deliver the greatest impact for citizens.
What a Malaysian hospital tells us about the future of health
When AI checks patients' vital signs, care teams are automatically alerted to danger. Technology is transforming healthcare across Asia.
This is the impact of not enough - or too much - sleep on your heart
Research has found that getting too little (or too much) sleep can have significant health risks.
Pandemics and the psychology of uncertainty
How can we use the psychology of unpredictability to motivate people to take costly but necessary actions to help limit the spread of a disease?
Climate change makes pathogen ‘offspring’ more infectious, according to a new study
New research shows that pathogens that incubate at higher temperatures are more infectious. Yet the computer models that predict the spread of epidemics from climate change—such as crop b...
Relationship education could help reduce domestic violence
As part of the new-style sex education curriculum, school pupils will soon start learning about healthy intimate relationships – which could help to significantly reduce future domestic a...
The opioid epidemic is spreading. Here’s the story so far
A look at the opioid crisis in the US - and beyond.
Scientists have discovered how to convert type A and B blood into universal donor type O
A team of scientists have discovered how to convert different blood types in type O.
This ultra-thin material could help millions see again
A team of researchers has used graphene to create artificial retinas.