Why wellbeing and happiness hold the key to a healthy ageing society in Japan
Japan's population is ageing at a rate unparalleled in other countries. How can a country that ranks low for happiness build a more fulfilled society?
6 ways the lives of girls are different today than they were a decade ago
Ten years on from the first International Day of the Girl, a new report considers how the world has changed for girls over the past decade.
An ageing population needs a different approach to housing and care. This is how to provide it
Our global population is ageing rapidly. One in six people will be 60 or over by 2030, and this changing demographic will require changes to public health and medical care to meet their n...
Protecting users of digital mental health apps
Most digital mental health apps are not evidence-based. We are supporting lawmakers in developing successful policies on tech for digital mental health.
Here's how artificial intelligence is improving medical imaging
New artificial intelligence technology called 'virtual native enhancement' is helping to slash the costs and time associated with medical imaging, and producing clearer images.
Businesses can play a key role in advancing health equity worldwide
Achieving health equity is not just the right thing to do — it would save the world trillions of dollars a year. Here's what businesses can do to help.
Ukraine's mental health crisis could impact generations to come. Here's how the country is responding
World Mental Health Day: Ukraine's response to a growing mental health crisis is a lesson to Europe.
In a world beset by challenges, here's why I have hope for my baby girl's future
A mother shares what recent developments give her hope that her baby daughter will inherit a more peaceful, sustainable and equitable world.
What is World Mental Health Day?
One in eight of us lives with a mental health condition - this year’s World Mental Health Day is a chance to rekindle efforts to tackle this huge global issue.
These factors predict who’ll live 2, 5, or 10 more years
US scientists have developed a new research model that can evaluate a range of causal factors to estimate the longevity of those older than 70 years.
This Patch Uses Microbes To Make Electricity From Your Sweat
You wear the patch like a Band-Aid and it could provide a constant source of power to things like watches or medical devices.
Dengue fever is in France, and more tropical diseases may be heading for Europe. This is why
Climate change is helping spread tropical diseases, with changing temperature and rainfall across Africa promoting new habitats for mosquitoes to breed.