What is World AIDS Day and why does it matter?
Communities have been key to making progress towards ending AIDS. This World AIDS Day looks to promote and enable the vital work they do.
The DRC is offering pregnant women free maternity care
The new $113 million scheme by DRC will cover pregnant women throughout their term and for one month after the baby is born. It will also cover babies for their first 28 days of life.
This is how long it takes to start feeling lonely, according to scientists
University of Arizona researchers have found that people don’t start feeling lonely until they spend at least 75% of their time alone.
What's 'holistic health' and how does it relate to improved performance at work?
Companies should consider employees' health from the perspective of mental, physical, spiritual and social functioning to create a picture of holistic health, says McKinsey
How data and partnerships can help us improve heart health at scale
The Novartis Foundation has launched CARDIO4Cities and AI4HealthyCities that use data to determine the root causes of cardiovascular disease in cities.
Smoking bans: These countries are tackling tobacco use
Smoking bans are being introduced around the world to cut tobacco use and improve health. Portugal, Mexico and the UK are leading the way.
WHO declares loneliness a health threat, and other health stories you need to know this week
Top health news: WHO makes loneliness a global health priority; A third of children exposed to water scarcity; Man receives eye transplant in world first.
This is how biodiversity loss impacts medicine and human health
Nature is vital to human health and well-being – and a source of medicine, with more than 40% of pharmaceutical formulations derived from natural sources.
Superbugs caused by antibiotic resistance are a rising threat. Here's how we can beat them
Every year, AMR is responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths worldwide. This number is projected to increase to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken.
This man is on a mission to cure paralysis in our lifetime. Here’s his story
Mark Pollock is a scientific explorer on a mission to bring people together to cure paralysis in our lifetime. This is the story of his latest adventure.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: How a global road safety crisis harms women's rights
When poor road safety kills their spouse, widows can face a loss in physical productivity and, in some communities, a loss of their rights or inheritance.
Here’s why antimicrobial resistance matters, according to the UK’s superbug expert
Antimicrobial resistance kills more people than malaria or HIV/AIDs. Dame Sally Davies explains the problem – and what needs to be done to tackle it.