Health & Wellness
Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress
While teen years are never easy, research is examining whether they are harder than ever for the current generation of teenagers.
By ALI JONES
Media headlines lamenting...
Avian flu reappears in Cambodia
Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.These...
Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks
A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.Three...
Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
By Tom Cassauwers
Arnau Pujol Vallribera is a Spanish data whiz who used to study galaxies. Now he tracks diseases spread by mosquitoes.
‘In cosmology, we use...
Aquarium fish and smart implants show the way to better bone health
By Anthony King
Back pain can be excruciating and is increasingly common with ageing populations. Spinal surgery is on the rise in many countries, including...
New generation of artificial hearts promises lifeline to patients
The human heart beats 100 000 times a day, every beat circulating blood, oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Heart failure...
Mushrooms emerge from the shadows in pesticide-free production push
By Ali Jones
Mention La Rioja in northern Spain and most people will picture majestic sun-drenched vineyards nestled in the hillsides. But, hidden from the...
High blood pressure? A heart app prescribes musical therapy
By ANTHONY KING
The opening of a Beethoven symphony thrills the heart – but not just figuratively. While music touches us emotionally, it stimulates the heart...
Pandemic shock must propel stronger health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Strengthening health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean in the wake of COVID-19 must be a priority, according to a new World Bank...
Baby foods take centre stage in push for more safety and quality
By DANIELA DE LORENZO
If we are what we eat, as the saying goes, food quality is key to our health. And as food production and...