How drones are transforming access to healthcare in India
The World Economic Forum's Medicine from the Sky initiative is overcoming healthcare access barriers with drones delivering vaccines to remote areas in India.
A mutated coronavirus has scientists on alert, and other health stories you need to read
Top health news: Scientists investigate highly mutated coronavirus variant; Millions of Americans drinking water contaminated with "forever" chemicals.
4 surprising 'smart' technologies transforming health diagnostics
From smart contacts to watches that can detect Parkinson's, here's how a range of new diagnostics technologies are reshaping how you'll stay healthy.
How telemedicine collaborations can give Asia’s underserved communities access to healthcare
Businesses can scale telemedicine and democratise healthcare in remote parts of Asia by working with healthcare providers, NGOs and government.
How digital dispensaries can bridge healthcare gaps in Madhya Pradesh and other rural communities
India's healthcare system faces challenges in providing accessible and quality care. Here's how digital dispensaries aim to bridge the healthcare gap.
Scientists have found the key to a healthy, happy life: our relationships
The quality of our relationships directly affects our health, as well as our happiness. This is the conclusion of an 85-year-long Harvard study on happiness.
Cyber attacks in healthcare can be deadly. Here are 3 ways to prevent them
Patient data is valuable to cyber criminals demanding ransom and notoriety. Here are three actions to prevent cyberattacks from disrupting healthcare.
Fewer than 5,000 steps can also boost health, air pollution linked to antimicrobial resistance, and other health stories you need to know about
Top health news: New analysis shows fewer than 5,000 daily steps may be enough to see a health benefit; air pollution may contribute to rise in antimicrobial resistance; and AI shows prom...
This new ‘atlas’ of lung cells draws on AI to help scientists detect and treat lung diseases better
A complete lung cell atlas, compiled by scientists with help from AI, will boost the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases such as lung cancer.
This non-profit is using 3D-printing technology to give refugees the gift of hearing
3D printing is producing hearing aids for refugee children, highlighting how advanced manufacturing techniques will be key to more inclusive healthcare.
These ‘phages’ neutralize harmful bacteria on food. While leaving helpful bacteria intact
The food industry struggles with persistent pathogens, such as Salmonella which causes fever, diarrhoea and stomach pain. In 2021, 96,000 cases of salmonellosis were reported in the EU. T...
Fruit and veg prescriptions could save billions in healthcare bills
In the US, fruit and veg prescriptions would prevent almost 300,000 heart attacks and strokes and give people an extra 260,000 years of good health if they were offered to people with dia...