Cough syrup can harm children: experts warn of contamination risks
The recent deaths of over 300 children in Africa and Asia have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn...
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Target single men to counter new Covid-19 variants, health survey of more than 45,000 people reveals
It is almost three years since the World Health Organisation characterised the Covid-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Working at breakneck...
Over 90% of Rwandans have health insurance – the health minister tells an expert what went right
In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted universal health coverage as one of the sustainable development goals. The aim...
ChatGPT has many uses. Experts explore what this means for healthcare and medical research
The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the healthcare profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition...
How queuing leads to city centre violence and what our research says about preventing night-time brawls
People go out at night because they want to socialise, drink and be entertained. Unfortunately, all too often that leads...
Ghana wants fewer polluting old cars on the road. But it’s going about it the wrong way
Used vehicles contribute greatly to transport emissions, undermining public health and the environment. In the US, Europe and parts of...
Turning 50? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-being
When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve to mark the beginning of 2023, I came to grips with the...
Before The Last of Us, I was part of an international team to chart the threat of killer fungi. This is what we found
Fungal infections have received a frenzy of attention thanks to the popularity of HBO’s The Last of Us. The show...
Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics – there’s an increased risk of infections
South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse....
How records of life’s milestones help solve cold cases, pinpoint health risks and allocate public resources
After 65 years, Philadelphia police announced in December 2022 that they had identified the remains of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, a...
