Healthier rice variety could counter rise in diabetes, Philippine scientists say
A new rice variety in the Philippines may help combat rising diabetes rates, which are anticipated to reach 783 million cases by 2045.
People must understand: we in Malawi are paying for the climate crisis with our lives | Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda
Malawi is grappling with severe climate crises resulting in both extreme flooding and drought, leading to staggering loss of life and increased health challenges.
As a cancer care expert, my fears over my own diagnosis run deeper than just curing the disease | Jeff Dunn
Access to quality healthcare is essential for effective cancer treatment and recovery.
There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands
Emergency food aid after disasters can contribute to long-term health problems by exacerbating non-communicable diseases in affected regions.
Working out in nature may prevent several terrible diseases and cut medical costs
Natural outdoor exercise can prevent non-communicable diseases and reduce healthcare costs significantly.
Love is our first medicine': treating mental health in Cameroon's unique refuge
Many mentally ill individuals in developing countries are left to roam the streets alone, with no family to support them and risking diseases like cholera.
Non-communicable diseases are on the rise globally, affecting both wealthy and poor populations, and are greatly underfunded in low-income countries.
Campaign to decriminalise suicide in four Caribbean nations gains momentum
Pressure to decriminalize suicide in Caribbean nations led by coalition to repeal colonial-era laws.
WHO says these industries kill 2.7 million a year in Europe DW 06/12/2024
Tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol, and fossil fuels contribute to 2.7 million deaths yearly in Europe, urging stricter regulations for public health.