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Two months after Russia bombed Ukraine's largest children's hospital, some of the young cancer patients who survived the strike are having their spirits bolstered by hospital clowns

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Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a…

Officials say new fighting has hit Sudan’s capital as the death toll jumps up from the country’s cholera outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to take urgent action by introducing comprehensive wellbeing programmes to tackle the escalating mental health crisis…

As antimicrobial resistance threatens medical progress, doctors like Sylvia Omulo are looking for clues to help us heal.

A study from Mass General shows that weekend warriors gain the same benefits from exercise as those who work out every day, including protection from 200 conditions.

Environmental, social and public health emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. The rapid pace at which emergencies are occurring, compounded by social crises like homelessness, addictions and mental health, are over-stressing our emergency management systems. However, as a society we cannot let this reality become an…

Software with database of 380,000 pictures aims to aid quick and accurate identification and ensure correct use of antivenoms

Mpox virus outbreak in Kerala, India triggers global health emergency response. Clade Ib strain identified in traveler from Dubai. Vigilant containment eff...

New research found that an average of 11% of teenagers across 44 countries displayed ‘problematic’ social media use.