Dementia poses an increasing global health challenge, and the introduction of new drugs with diverse activity profiles ...

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached pandemic proportions, affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide; it ...

The UN Climate Change Conference, taking place on Nov 10–21, will see the launch of the Belém Health Action Plan. Faith ...

After percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is recommended for 6 months in stable coronary artery disease1,2 and 12 months in acute coronary syndromes.3,4 Over the ...

The use of drones as a weapon of war by both countries and non-state actors has transformed conflict. And as technology ...

Violence against children in its many forms is widespread, undercounted, and contributes to cycles of violence that amplify ...

In the days since Hurricane Melissa barrelled through the Caribbean, officials, health workers, and aid agencies have been working to respond while assessing the extent of the damage, amid a rising ...

At birth, parents must do everything to support their child, but as children mature, the parental role shifts from providing full care to providing guidance, support, and resources when asked.1 Africa ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can analyse medical images, records, and claims are becoming accessible to everyone. Although these systems outperform physicians at specific tasks, such as ...

Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in ...

The use of immunotherapy in patients with various types of cancer has led to dramatic increases in survival. Increased median ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were all reminded of the long history of masks used as protection against disease, ranging ...