Why genetically modified mosquitos won't work in fighting malaria
The genetic variation of inspects makes modifiying them more difficult than scientists thought.
7 deadly diseases the world has (almost) eradicated
Smallpox is the only human disease to have been completely eradicated but several more could soon follow.
This breakthrough design could potentially lead to an HIV vaccine
A new approach to vaccine design could lead to one for HIV, say researchers, who have tested their work in monkeys.
The question we should be asking when fighting epidemics
A new approach to information-gathering, born of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, could save lives.
Half the planet will need glasses by 2050 - and our addiction to screens could be to blame
A study claims that a spike in myopia is driven by lifestyle changes such as “the excessive use of near electronic devices”.
Older than the dinosaurs, and much deadlier: the history of the 450-million-year-old superbug
Commonly thought of as a modern phenomenon, scientists have recently discovered that an antibiotic-resistant superbug dates back hundreds of millions of years.
Anti-vaccine activists spark a US state’s worst measles outbreak in decades
The largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years has hit Minnesota, with the spread of anti-vaccine attitudes being blamed.
More than a quarter of Americans couldn't handle even a tiny emergency expense
28% of Americans say they couldn't handle an emergency expense of just $10.
Which disease should we tackle next?
Long-term studies help healthcare professionals decide where to focus their efforts.
22q11.2: not a password, but the syndrome you've never heard of
22q is the unheard of syndrome that can cause a myriad of health concerns.
Why a universal flu vaccine could also help tackle HIV and the common cold
Outbreaks of flu have people wondering, could we one day have a "universal" vaccine?
MENA has a heart disease problem. The solution is both basic and high-tech
Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for one in five deaths in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one in four adults in Saudi Arabia are likely to have a heart attack within the next 1...