Why we need to put women on research teams
When women contribute to medical research, that research is more likely to include consideration of sex and gender.
3 ways China is leading the way in precision medicine
For every $1 the US spends on its Precision Medicine Initiative, China is spending $43.
The flu season is nearly upon us. Here are 5 ways to keep business healthy
Every year, the flu virus exerts a catastrophic effect on both our public health and our productivity. By following a few simple strategies, we can minimize its effects.
The top causes of death for women – and how to combat them
Women’s health is often overlooked in medical research. But by targeting the top killers of women worldwide, we can transform the wellbeing of society as a whole.
This is why we aren't curing the world's most curable diseases
Preventing infection in the first place is completely achievable, but we're failing.
What was the world like before vaccinations?
Andy Serkis's debut film Breathe explores the true story of a polio sufferer fighting for the rights of people with disabilities.
5 things you need to know about strokes
There are an estimated 17 million strokes worldwide each year, and they're on the rise in poorer countries.
This century-old idea could save 10 million lives a year by 2050
Drugmakers are exploring the potential of using treatments made of bacteria-killing viruses - first discovered in the 1900s - to tackle antibacterial resistance.
This is what happens to your brain when you don't get enough sleep
Sleep is more important for our brains than you realise.
How to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer's
China is projected to have 22.5 million cases of Alzheimer's by 2050.
This algorithm could stop thousands of unnecessary operations every year
A model developed at MIT could reduce false positives and unnecessary surgeries for breast cancer.
A smartwatch just saved a man from having a heart attack
Technology may be taking over our lives, but it can save them too, alerting users to life-threatening health conditions.