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Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

Menopause begins for approximately 6,000 women each day

One clinical trial is assessing whether semaglutide, used in weight loss drugs, could slow the progression of dementia

There has been an 11% increase in the number of clinical trials assessing potential treatments.

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

Handwriting is a complex process requiring brain-hand coordination and research shows it is substantially affected by Parkinson’s

A study has found that hope as a form of ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

A study has found the ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool