Lung cancer: quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells – new research
It’s never too late to quit smoking, as a new study reveals how cells can be replenished after giving up smoking, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
Good health & well-being
Striving to ensure all individuals can lead a healthy life should be a priority.
There are diseases which cause epidemics that are still undefeated. By 2030, this should be different.
End discrimination against women and children affected by leprosy
Following World Leprosy Day (26 January), the extremely unjust treatment of people suffering with leprosy has been brought into questioning.
Healthcare’s a human right, not ‘a privilege for the rich’ UNAIDS argues at Davos
Quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, despite economic inequalities. This is an issue being raised at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Anxiety and depression: why doctors prescribe gardening not drugs
The healing power of nature should not be undermined and is arguably more desirable than medicine for mental health.
Urgent need for ‘immediate’ solutions to combat drug-resistant infections, warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) raises urgent warning about the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Air pollution from brake dust may be as harmful as diesel exhaust on immune cells – new study
According to a recent study, exhaust fumes are not the only cause for concern regarding our health and air pollution.
Inequality threatening human development
According to a recent report, the vast amount of inequalities that exist – in terms of technology, education and climate change for instance – need to be tackled urgently.
Malaria: Focus on pregnant women and children, stresses UN health agency report
Despite being mostly preventable, Malaria is still causing shocking suffering and death. Find out what is halting progress here.
World is closer to seeing polio disappear for good
Two of three wild polio virus strains have been eliminated worldwide, according to WHO experts.
Obesity rates soar due to dramatic global diet shift
Soaring obesity rates are a problem, even in countries with endemic hunger.