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Adults with a history of low back pain experienced significantly fewer recurrences if they walked regularly, according to a groundbreaking study. Low...

Global childhood immunization coverage stagnated in 2023, with an additional 2.7 million children left un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in...

A recent study reveals that modifiable risk factors, such as smoking and lack of exercise, are responsible for nearly half of cancer-related...

Countries affected by conflict are disproportionately impacted by climate change. This double threat pushes people out of their homes, disrupts food production,...

Explore demographic trends, healthcare, pensions, and labour dynamics in high- and low-income countries.

Fatal condition alert for travellers in the US, UK, and Europe: invasive meningococcal disease kills within 24 hours.

Explore the alarming disparity in childhood vaccination rates in conflict zones and the urgent need for global intervention to protect vulnerable children.

A global survey by Ipsos and UNHCR reveals mixed perceptions on refugees, highlighting both support and concerns regarding their impact on host countries.

Air pollution is the second leading global risk factor for death, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021, according to the State of Global Air report.

Improvements in heart disease prevention and treatment have led to substantial declines in cardiovascular deaths over recent decades. However, climate change caused by the continued combustion of fossil fuels may undermine this progress. NASA reports that the average global temperature has risen by more than two degrees Fahrenheit over the last century, leading to significant shifts in weather patterns, ecosystem disturbances, and rising sea levels. Notably, the ten hottest years on record have all occurred in the past decade.