TB prevention and management post-COVID-19 - how to protect the vulnerable
Despite being a curable, preventable disease, TB claims thousands of lives a year, three strategies aim to reduce its impact on vulnerable communities.
'Do the little things': Why St David’s advice is good for your mental health
St David, a sixth-century monk and patron saint of Wales, said we should 'do the little things'. This approach can help support our mental health today.
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be done about it?
Eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among teenagers. They also occur around 10 times more often in females than in males.
What Is the Marburg Virus - and Should We Be Worried?
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa, with at least 16 cases and 9 deaths so far. Marburg is a close cousin of the Ebola virus, which k...
Cholera outbreaks are putting 1 billion people at risk, WHO says
22 countries worldwide are currently fighting cholera outbreaks. A lack of access to safe water and sanitation is contributing to the spread of disease.
Cambodia bird flu viruses identified, plus other health stories to read this week
Top health news: Cambodia bird flu viruses identified; China hails 'major decisive victory' over COVID-19; cancer vaccine trials should start this year.
Charted: Here's how US goods and services have changed in price since 2000
Since the start of the 21st century, US consumers have seen a divergence of price movements across various categories. Here are some of the major changes.
This Plant Toxin Could Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat. The overuse of antibiotics has produced multidrug-resistant strains, which are harder to get rid of, increasing the risk of seri...
MIT’s New AI Can Predict Your Lung Cancer Risk in 6 Years’ Time
MIT invented AI that can predict your lung cancer risk in 6 years’ time using just a single low-dose CT scan. Normally, human radiologists scour images by eye to find cancers in their ear...
Here's why we need more sleep in winter
Seasonality in animal sleep is well known, but is it the same for humans? A new study of people being monitored for sleeping problems may hold the answers.
On the anniversary of Russia's invasion, the World Health Organization reports on how it's supporting health services in Ukraine
By optimizing the available health data, so far, the WHO has supported 8.4 million people in Ukraine, and it aims to continue reaching millions more.
Morning exercise could burn more body fat, study suggests
In this study on mice. late-morning exercise increasing genes were related to fat burning (breakdown), heat production, and blood vessel production.