Lessons that made AstraZeneca's Leif Johansson a better leader
With a career that spans nearly 5 decades in science and technology -- one that includes time at AstraZeneca during its history making effort to deliver billions of vaccines to countries ...
Your smartwatch could detect early Parkinson’s signs
Apps such as mPower can track the severity of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness in the limbs, and movement and walking difficulties.
African countries back new malaria vaccine, plus the other health stories you need to know about
Top health news: Nigeria and Ghana back the new malaria vaccine; US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill; Argentina sterilizes mosquitos to combat Dengue outbreaks.
World Immunization Week: 1 in 5 children still aren't vaccinated against life-threatening diseases
Confidence in child vaccination has declined in 52 out of 55 countries where data was available. UNICEF is calling for concerted action to catch up.
This Director Has Endometriosis, Along With Millions Of Women. She Made A Movie About It
This director has endometriosis, along with millions of women. She made a movie about it. Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the uterus lining grow outside of the uterus....
Binocular therapy may be a better way to treat ‘lazy eye’
Treatment of amblyopia – also called lazy eye – could be made more effective by presenting visual stimuli to both eyes rather than just the weaker eye.
Neuroscientists identify cells especially vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
MIT researchers have identified a subset of neurons in part of the hypothalamus most susceptible to the neurodegeneration linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Wearable patch can painlessly deliver drugs through the skin
MIT researchers have developed a wearable patch that applies painless ultrasonic waves to the skin to create tiny channels that drugs can pass through.
This director has made a film about endometriosis inspired by her own experiences
Filmmaker Shannon Cohn spoke to the World Economic Forum about her new documentary Below the Belt on the reality of living with endometriosis.
Cholera cases are on the rise. Here's why
Countries such as Africa, the Caribbean and south Asia have been experiencing cholera outbreaks. But the risks reach far beyond regional boundaries.
How much does your health cost?
Cost has emerged as the greatest barrier to people taking care of their health as well as they would like to, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer.
Malaria vaccines provide new hope in fight against the disease
Malaria killed 274,000 children under 5 in 2019. Ghana and Nigeria are the first countries to approve a new Malaria vaccine. Here, the WHO's Dr Pedro Alonso explains the breakthrough.