Healthy Futures
How can a green lifestyle improve happiness?
A green lifestyle including environmentally friendly actions improves feelings of well-being for people in richer and poorer countries. Can people live better lives by consuming less?
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Healthy Futures
Healthy Futures
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.
Global Health
We’re spending more years in poor health than at any point in history. How can we change this?
Life expectancy is rising, but more of our lives are being spent in poor health, according to McKinsey. Here are 6 ways we can live healthier lives.
Health and Healthcare
This is how treating pets for cancer can revolutionize healthcare for humans
94% of cancer therapies developed using mice fail to benefit people. But pets are almost perfect models to trial new disease treatments, researchers say.
Global Health
Poor dental health costs employers $54 billion a year. Here’s how to fix it
The financial and health implications of unmanaged oral health are huge. But an integrated approach to dental and medical care could help prevent disease.
Global Health
Celebrating smiles for World Oral Health Day
A healthy mouth, teeth and gums can have surprising impacts on the rest of your body. Find out more on World Oral Health Day.
COVID-19
10 lessons from the first 2 years of COVID-19
Two years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, what have we learnt? From changes to work and school life to shifting social norms, McKinsey looks back.
Plastics and the Environment
A global plastic treaty - that tackles production as well as waste - is within reach, says UN
United Nations negotiators agreed on a roadmap for a global plastic treaty that would address plastic production and design, as well as waste management.
India
FIRST Cancer Care: Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for cancer care
The FIRST Cancer Care initiative based out of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India explores how technological advances can revolutionize cancer care, and drives action...
Global Health
This is how exercise helps broken bones heal faster
A study looking at 166 surgically treated tibia fractures discovered that early weight-bearing exercise was linked with faster healing.
Mental Health
The world's best retirement destinations might surprise you
Countries in Europe and Central America dominate top 10 list of the best places to retire. Panama takes the top spot, due to its climate and excellent medical facilities.
Global Health
Three tips to help you stay motivated to keep exercising all year long
When New Year's resolutions fizzle out in February, what can you do to motivate yourself again? A psychology lecturer offers some game-changing advice.
COVID-19
What do we know so far about Omicron BA.2?
Danish health officials estimate that BA.2 may be 1.5 times more transmissible than BA.1. The HSA found no evidence of a difference in vaccine effectiveness, according to the Jan. 28 report.
Global Health
We can eliminate schistosomiasis – if we work together
Schistosomiasis is a disease that affects 240 million people worldwide. New evidence shows that with a joined-up approach it can be brought under control
Healthy Futures
10 ways to boost your body’s natural defenses (all science and no hype)
Various studies around the world have looked at ways to improve our body's natural defenses. These include eating well, staying hydrated and even dancing.
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