Here's why a 'one size fits all' approach doesn't work when treating depression
There are many non-drug-based solutions for the prevention and treatment of depression, including getting outdoors, two mental health professionals say.
Poverty and infectious disease come together far too often — the solution could be data-driven
Infectious diseases are a burden felt disproportionately by the world's less wealthy countries. Addressing this problem requires data — but good data isn't easy to come by.
Over half the world's population could be overweight by 2035, plus other health stories you need to read this week
Top health news: childhood obesity could more than double by 2035; acute malnutrition rises in pregnant and breastfeeding women; AI to be used in UK breast cancer screening trial.
Cutting pollution could slow the spread of superbugs
Pollution from industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and agriculture is leaching into our environment and fuelling greater antimicrobial resistance.
Here's how your sleep affects your immune system
Sleeping more than nine hours a night can make you 44% less likely to have an infection, according to a study by scientists at the University of Bergen.
Why improving women’s health must become a social and national priority
Research sheds light on why overcoming societal and systemic barriers to healthcare is important for women’s health in Asia Pacific.
Health equity for women and girls: Here's how to get there
Women's health inequity is still prevalent worldwide, negatively impacting socio-economic opportunities and the economy but there are signs of progress.
How Meghalaya state's integrated approach is leading the way to universal health coverage in India
Achieving universal health coverage in a country the size of India requires a localized approach. Here's how Meghalaya state is leading the way with a preventative model.
Rare diseases: how can we improve diagnosis and treatment?
Over 400 million people globally have a rare disease, many of which do not have a treatment, it's time to counter this health inequity to improve lives.
Bile acids and gut microbes could potentially treat multiple sclerosis, according to new research in mice
The contents of our digestive tract may be a meaningful contributor to the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, University of Virginia research shows.
Joy is good for your body and your mind – 3 ways to feel it more often
Joy is different from happiness and often refers to a broad sense of being satisfied with life. It can trigger changes in our bodies and brain.
One easy way to fight antibiotic resistance? Good hand hygiene
If hygiene levels and handwashing increase, antibiotic use has less of an effect on the evolution of antibacterial resistance, researchers have found.