Scientists Are Testing Honey for Sources of New Antibiotics
Honey is a traditional remedy for wound-healing due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Now, scientists at Cardiff University are going back to this ancient cure to sea...
Ghana is the First Country to Approve Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine
Ghana is the first country in the world to approve the University of Oxford’s Malaria vaccine. The R21 vaccine offered upto 80% protection in early tests. However, Ghana‘s approval is uni...
Below the Belt: the movie that lifts the taboo on endometriosis
“Arguably the most common devastating disease that most people have never heard of. It affects at least one in nine women. It is the cause of up to 50% of infertility cases in women.” ...
How value-based healthcare focuses on maximizing patient outcomes and harnessing resources
Discover how and why the World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare has built a community of value-based healthcare organizations.
Billions still lack access to safe drinking water – this is a global human rights catastrophe
Following the UN Water Conference, a climate scientist outlines the complexity of the global problem of ensuring clean drinking water for all – a basic human right.
Newer school buses could cut student absences
New buses with lower emissions could reduce the chances of students suffering from respiratory illnesses and conditions that lead to missed school days.
Here's why endometriosis may be linked to the immune system, according to research
Untreated, endometriosis can lead to organ damage (including the uterus and bowels) and infertility. Here, scientists explain their research into its causes.
Confused about how much exercise you should be doing? Well here's what you need to know
Exercise reduces your chance of getting diseases, improves your memory and boosts your mood, but plenty of adults don’t get their daily recommended levels.
Heart shape may be a sign of cardiac disease risk
Having a rounder heart can be a genetic indicator of potential cardiac problems, according to a new Stanford School study aided by machine learning.
Brain training probably doesn’t help ADHD – new study
Computer- or app-based exercises are widely believed to help reduce symptoms of ADHD by boosting working memory. But a study shows there is limited evidence.
The US invests $5 billion in new coronavirus vaccines, plus the other health stories you need to know about
Top health news: the US invests $5 billion in new coronavirus vaccines; China records the world's first human death from bird flu.
What are the biggest health problems facing hospital staff today?
According to an Ipsos survey, some healthcare issues are global, with a shortage of healthcare professionals and waiting times being the two main issues.