How we can uncover psychological factors that lead to better Type 2 diabetes management
By taking time to understand the role of mental models in patient decision-making, healthcare workers can offer better holistic care for Type 2 diabetes.
Why we need integrated dengue management to achieve zero deaths
Dengue outbreaks are set to become increasingly common as climate change shifts epidemiological trends. We need an integrated approach to tackle them.
What is the future of health insurance for young people?
Health insurance, especially among young people, is due for a digital transformation. Integrated devices are able to harness the latest tech, including AI.
How to make vaccines more sustainable, from a producer that churned out 1.5 billion doses during the pandemic
Vaccines need to be more affordable, accessible and sustainable to save more lives – and making them locally where they’re needed will be key, says Biozeen CEO.
Artificial Intelligence's next frontier could be stroke intervention
Strokes affect millions of people every year. Just like many other sub-fields of medicine, AI is disrupting and improving how we treat and prevent them.
The impact of work on well-being: 6 factors that will affect the future of work and health inequalities
Work is a social determinant of health, but it is underused as a lever to address health inequities. A greater focus on improving the work environment could achieve major gains in work an...
Strokes could cause 10 million deaths by 2050, and other health stories you need to read this week
Top health news: Report calls for significant improvement in stroke treatment and prevention; WHO issues global plan to tackle post-partum haemorrhage.
How we can strengthen primary healthcare to rescue failing health systems
Reframing health systems with a primary healthcare lens is not just a choice; it’s a moral obligation, a prerequisite for a society grounded in empathy.
US women are paying billions more for healthcare than men every year
Women in the US consistently get less value from their healthcare coverage than men do. Here's more on how this gender-divided financial burden persists.
A vital new plasma initiative shows how public-private partnerships boost global health
A UN partnership aims to meet patients’ need for plasma and plasma-derived therapies – and shows the path forward for global healthcare initiatives.
Progress has slowed on universal health coverage: Here's what needs to happen
One of the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 3 is universal health coverage, but progress has been slowing since 2015. Here’s what you need to know.
How World Sight Day highlights the value of eye health worldwide
World Sight Day aims to show that poor eye health has a long-term impact on the world, but steps can be taken to move towards global eye health equity.