Study: what is the impact of loneliness on life expectancy?
A new study has found that people aged 60, who perceive themselves to be lonely, can expect to up 5 years less than those who don't experience loneliness.
This is what the Pope said during his first post-surgery appearance
Pope Francis was watched by hundreds of cheering people who gathered below, as he read his weekly prayer from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli hospital.
These are the different schemes around the world promoting people to get vaccinated
Officials around the world are incentivising citizens to get a COVID-19 vaccine, including opening raffles to win cars and offering a $1.5 million lottery.
This Cyclist Is On The World’s First Professional All-Diabetic Racing Team
The team’s aim is to inspire, educate and empower people living with diabetes across the world
This is how early we develop the traits that make us who we are
A new study is the first to research the link between functional brain network connectivity and behavioral temperament in newborns and one-month-old babies.
7 ways to invest in better digital technology to fight pandemics
Decision-makers need to prioritise further investments in digital technology for disease monitoring in their response to COVID-19 and other health crises.
Would you like to live to 130? Researchers think it could be possible
More and more people are living beyond 100. Using Bayesian probability, researchers estimate the world record of 122 years will be broken this century.
Nic Dlamini: The South African rider making history at the Tour de France
Nic Dlamini has become the first Black South African to compete in the Tour de France. He has overcome disadvantage and a serious injury to ride in the race.
These AI projects are improving cancer screening and outcomes
Artificial intelligence is successfully being used to identify and treat cancer whilst building a knowledge database to help millions of people worldwide.
Presenting our new podcast: Agenda Dialogues
The World Economic Forum has a new podcast - Agenda Dialogues, bringing you the audio from top-level discussions on the world’s biggest issues, hosted by Fourm President Borge Brende. ...
Long COVID - what are the symptoms and how long does it last
Long COVID symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness and ‘brain fog’. A recent study led suggests that 2 million people in England alone may have had long COVID.
Could physical activity counter the effects of an unhealthy sleeping pattern?
As well as tackling some of the negative outcomes of poor sleep, physical activity can also provide many other health benefits and lead to a longer life.