Bill Gates is backing a company that has a novel way to treat disease
A Chicago-based biotech that's backed by Bill Gates wants to build treatments that can silence genes to treat diseases like cancer.
Why we need to talk about period poverty
A survey by the charity Plan International UK found that one in ten girls or women aged 14 to 21 in Britain cannot afford sanitary towels or tampons.
What renewable energy can do for healthcare in India
The world is witnessing a major transition both in energy and health. The share of renewables in our energy mix is unprecedented and global health indicators are better than they ever were.
Digital technologies can deliver better healthcare to sub-Saharan Africa. Here's how
The advent of technology, especially internet and internet-enabled services, has made it much easier for countries in Africa to provide healthcare services to its citizens.
Scientists have found a drug that can repair cavities and regrow teeth
A new discovery about a drug developed for Alzheimer's patients might replace fillings for cavity repair.
If Rwanda can achieve universal access to vision treatment, why can't all countries?
Poor vision is the largest unaddressed disability in the world. But technology is raising hopes that could soon be changed.
Middle Eastern cultures treasure the elderly, making Alzheimer's a complex scourge
Alzheimer's disease is spreading fast in the Middle East and North Africa, but there are social barriers to be overcome before it can be properly addressed.
The number of obese children is about to overtake the number of underweight for the first time
Obesity worldwide is escalating and without urgent action to prevent and treat it, it could have dire consequences.
You could significantly reduce your risk of an early death by exercising just 30 minutes a day
People who exercise five days a week can reduce their risk of dying early and of developing heart disease.
This is India's ambitious new plan to tackle TB
There is an opportunity for India to assume a global role in the fight against TB.
Every person in London now breathes dangerous levels of toxic air
Over the last year, the British capital has failed to stay below the recommended safe limit of air pollution.
Blockchain could be the the answer to preventing deadly epidemics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating how they might use the blockchain to share medical data between organizations across the United States.