A ticking clock: Are our health systems prepared to address the impacts of climate change?
The World Bank is calling for climate-smart healthcare in response to climate change and says the world can learn from the COVID-19 apndemic.
What type of sleeper are you? Scientists have identified 16 categories
There are 16 main sleeping patterns, according to scientists. Having a better understanding of what kind of sleeper you are could have health benefits.
This is how Africa is reducing its child mortality rate
Deaths of children under one have fallen from 183 per 1,000 live births in 1955 to 47 in 2020. But this is still far more than in other parts of the world.
Meet the 5,000 new viruses just discovered in the ocean. One might be very important
Thousands of new RNA viruses have been found in our oceans. One could help scientists to get a better understanding of how early life developed on Earth.
This is how your brain is expected to change over your lifetime
Growth charts have long helped doctors measure and monitor our physical development, but cognitive milestones are more tricky. Could brain charts change this?
What is 'sustainable productivity' at work and why do we need it?
Research shows that remote working can have negative impacts on workers' health. Experts explain how sustainable productivity could be the way forward.
Can telemedicine replace in-person mental health appointments?
Telemedicine has made access to mental health treatments convenient for patients. However, telepsychiatry has raised privacy and confidentiality issues.
Can we reverse hearing loss with regenerative therapy?
A new drug candidate stimulates the growth of hair cells in the inner ear, seeking to reverse hearing loss - and trails have seen meaningful improvements.
How innovative financing will help prepare for future pandemics
Using an innovative financing model — already deployed against COVID and malaria — the international community can build an equitable and resilient future.
99% of the world breathes air that exceeds recommended limits
The WHO suggests governments implement stricter vehicle emissions standards, improve public transport and cut down on agricultural waste incineration.
Healthcare CEOs explain how to respond to the biggest challenges in the industry
Six healthcare executives share their insights on what the biggest challenges in healthcare systems are right now and what solutions there can be to them.
Why don't people listen to health advice?
People who don't trust healthcare providers are less likely to get vaccinations. Rethinking the way that health information is delivered is key to changing this