Magnesium: What you need to know about this important micronutrient
Most of us are not consuming enough magnesium - a vital nutrient. A nutritionist explains its role in heart health and how to spot signs of a deficiency.
How 12 leaders focus on what matters most
At the Annual Meeting in Davos this year, we asked CEOs, activists and civil society leaders how leaders can prioritize what really matters despite a swirl of challenges: an energy crisis...
How the UK’s push to reach net-zero could deliver key health benefits
The UK’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050 could have substantial benefits for public health, a study in the Lancet says.
Time in Green Spaces is Linked to Less Prescription Drug Use
Finnish scientists say time in green spaces is linked to less prescription drug use. The odds of someone taking drugs for a mental health problem fall by 33% if they’re visiting urban gre...
Researchers discover a part of the brain that monitors for infections and inflammation
Advances in neuro-imaging and molecular biology have seen scientists discover a hidden part of the brain that is vital to its health and protection.
Light pollution: Everything you need to know
Light pollution affects human health and negatively impacts wildlife. Here, EcoWatch offers an explainer on what it is and what we can do about it.
How we’ll achieve sustainable health equity in rural and refugee communities
Better access to life-saving services for sustainable health equity can be achieved through more funding, infrastructure, equipment and health workers.
7 essentials to create a resilient global healthcare supply chain
A global pandemic preparedness system needs sustained political will and investment to ensure the global healthcare supply chain can effectively respond to a crisis.
Davos 2023: Chief executive of 'world's largest vaccine maker' on achieving vaccine equity
Adar Poonawalla, chief executive of the Serum Institute of India (SII), has spoken about vaccine equity and global harmonization of regulatory standards at Davos 2023.
4 healthcare leaders on how to transform global health systems post-pandemic
Already at a crisis point pre-pandemic, global healthcare is in need of urgent transformation. The World Economic Forum's PHSSR initiative is helping to put it into place
Health equity: Your health outlook depends on where you live - but the private sector could change that
The World Economic Forum is committed to advancing health equity through its Global Health Equity Network, focused on building public-private sector coalitions to advance health equity.
What role can the private sector play in advancing health equity? Business leaders discuss
Ahead of Davos 2023, six medical industry leaders explain how they plan to follow through on their public commitments to advancing health equity worldwide.