Here's why exercise is such a good tool in treating depression
A new paper that analyzed data from 41 studies found exercise helped depression symptoms - potentially as much as other treatment options, researchers say.
How one novel treatment can tackle dangerous, 'hard-to-kill' bacteria
Researchers have developed a novel combination therapy to more effectively clear AMR bacterial infections and accelerate infected wound healing, MIT News reports.
This Asian nation will give families $770 a month for one year to have a baby
South Korea has the lowest growth rate in the world. On its current trajectory, the population will be less than half what it is now by the end of the century.
How Mediterranean Diet Could Cut Dementia Risk by a Quarter
Scientists say a diet rich in seafood and plant-based foods can help guard against dementia, regardless of your genetic risk. They used data from 60,000 people in the UK Biobank study. At...
Could a new 3D-printing technique help improve and personalize neurosurgery?
Neurosurgeons need to practice their surgeries on models, but current replicas can lack accuracy and feel. Here's how 3D printing with silicon could help.
Human bird flu vaccines under development, plus the other health stories you need to know about
Top health stories: Human bird flu vaccines under development; Tanzania confirms presence of Marburg virus; a Mediterranean diet could "cut dementia risk by almost a quarter".
How health platforms can improve healthcare in the Global South
Health platforms can help increase access to medical knowledge addressing healthcare needs in Africa but local context must be factored into their design.
The outsize benefits of school health and nutrition programmes
School health and nutrition programmes are an investment in the future that will build sustainable, inclusive and peaceful societies, says a new report.
Here's how to get older adults exercising
Structured programs can help older people develop exercise routines, as has been seen with the US state of Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program.
Could a problem with the brain's energy supply be a cause of Alzheimer's disease?
There’s not been much success in treating and preventing Alzheimer’s disease so far, despite much research. But could a new theory hold the answers?
World TB Day: Here's how we can end tuberculosis for good
The World Economic Forum is supporting the WHO and partners to accelerate vaccine development for Tuberculosis (TB), collaborate on new treatments and end workplace TB.
Want to live longer? These 5 sleeping habits are the way to do it, scientists say
Changing our sleeping habits could add years to our lives – nearly 5 for men and 2.5 for women, a new US study says. It outlines 5 sleep habits to follow.