A healthy workforce is good for business. Here's why
Businesses that invest in employee health and well-being have a competitive advantage and increased profitability. Here's how leaders can take action.
Food to mood: How gut bacteria affects your mental health
From attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to depression, sleep disorders, dementia and beyond, diet can have a profound impact on mental health. What is the latest science on f...
This device can detect epileptic seizures during sleep
It’s a comfortable armband which traces changes in heart rate and certain movement patterns. When it detects a potentially dangerous seizure, NightWatch sends an alert to caregivers so th...
Bilingual speakers remember things more accurately in their second language
Scientists wanted to measure the impact of language on false memories, which is when you recall something that didn’t happen. They gave 120 bilingual Mandarin-English speakers a list of r...
Air pollution isn't just an outdoor issue. It's in your house and office, too
Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoors. Lessons learned from COVID-19 can be applied to improve indoor air quality and improve public health.
Is it possible to sustain an intensive work culture?
Intensive work can be detrimental to health but some employees handle it better depending on their motivations – those workers enjoying their jobs are happier to work intensively.
Building resilient healthcare systems in Africa with a focus on outbreaks and epidemics
Africa is facing an increase in epidemics and its healthcare systems are severely challenged. This is how the continent is preparing for future outbreaks.
Childhood vaccination needs ambitious investment now. This is why
We must build on vaccination efforts made during the pandemic response, prioritize health systems and invest in the human capital key to their success.
How to communicate the benefits of scientific innovation
There is a risk that scientists will slow the adoption of their own innovations simply by their way of communication. These approaches can significantly increase support.
Disease X – this is how we should prepare for the next big virus
Preparing for the next pandemic outbreak needs ongoing research, global collaboration and adequate funding, says CEPI’s Kate Kelland.
Disease X - how the world can stop the next pandemic
Can we prevent a repeat of COVID-19? In a new book, Disease X, author Kate Kelland looks at what we learned from the pandemic and how scientists, governments and societies can be better p...
First US malaria cases diagnosed in decades, and other health stories you need to know about
US identifies locally transmitted malaria; Improved access to sanitation can save 1.4 million lives; Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections.