Human population at the mercy of ‘tormenting’ heat
Globally, the impact of extreme temperature on human health will be mitigated if effective measures are taken by governments and key stakeholders.
In poorer nations, blood pressure cases rising ‘undetected’
Low and middle-income countries carry the burden of more than half a billion people living with undetected and untreated hypertension, worldwide.
“Hidden hunger” makes malnutrition a three-pronged burden
Les aps The battle to wipe out malnutrition requires healthy diets that also tackle micronutrient deficiencies, alongside the growing burdens of undernutrition and obesity.
Inequity in the air of India
The rich are to blame for air pollution, while poor endure the impact.
GM rice to wait a little longer for public sampling
At least two years’ wait for GM Rice production
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Mercury and lead threaten Latin American communities
Artisanal mining as well as industrial activities and waste disposal spread toxic heavy metals in the Amazon region, affecting particularly children health.
Why sharing bio-imaging tech is crucial to global health
Bioimaging technologies must be expanded for global health.
Africa has highest COVID-19 death rate of critically ill
A survey of 10 African countries found that a lack of intensive care beds and medical resources led to worse outcomes associated with COVID-19 in Africa than in the rest of the world.
The “Mission of wise men and women”: life and health sciences
How to put more science in health policy and planning
Three-drug combo ‘cures 90 per cent of severe TB cases’
A promise for shorter and less expensive treatments
