Is reaching zero COVID-19 possible?
Scientists are researching the possibility of eradicating COVID-19 from a population. Recently New Zealand managed to last 100 days without reporting a case of coronavirus.
Covid-19 indirectly killed far more older adults than we thought
Between March and August, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 225,530 more deaths than previous years’ averages, but only 150,500 related to COVID-19.
Digital diagnosis: Why teaching computers to read medical records could help against COVID-19
Training computers to comprehend doctors’ notes, could uncover valuable insights on fighting COVID-19, by predicting who's most likely to become seriously ill.
Seniors in these developed countries are skipping flu shots
South Korea is the country with the highest number of those 65+ that are vaccinated, with 85.1% of the population.
What it's like to be a COVID-19 'long-hauler' with symptoms that last for months
A COVID-19 long-hauler is someone that has had symptoms far beyond the usual couple of weeks - with a growing community sharing their experiences online.
Businesses have a role to play in building vaccine trust. Here's why
Building and sustaining public trust and confidence in immunization systems is essential and employers, as trusted messengers of credible information, can play a critical role.
COVID-19 could distract the world from even greater threats
The coronavirus pandemic has delivered a huge shock to our planet, but there is a more subtle menace than the virus itself: distraction.
Experts think putting plants in your garden could be as effective as mindfulness at reducing stress
Researchers gave residents in a deprived part of Manchester a selection of trees, climbers, shrubs, bulbs and bedding plants....
5 urgent actions to stop future pandemics crushing the global economy
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board’s A World In Disorder report looks at the biggest learnings from the pandemic. It calls for 5 urgent actions, from responsible leadership to robus...
Black babies more likely to survive when cared for by Black doctors, suggests new study
When Black doctors cared for Black babies, their mortality rate was cut in half, says a new study. But why?
5 things to know about mental health across the world
Mental health problems were increasing across the world even before coronavirus. COVID-19 has disrupted mental health services in 93% of countries.
Here's how virtual reality could transform medical research after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped research projects and medical trials all over the world. Could virtual reality offer scientists an alternative to real-life labs?