Malawi is testing a new malaria vaccine. But it's still early days
May 02, 2019 17:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Malaria is a leading cause of death and illness around the world. Over 200 million cases are reported every year, and more than 400 000 people die. More than 90% of cases are reported in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists have...
Breast cancer diagnosis by AI now as good as human experts
May 02, 2019 17:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. It accounts for 15% of all new cases in the country, and about one in eight women will be diagnosed with it during their lifetime. In the NHS, breast cancer screening...
Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day
May 02, 2019 17:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Have you had a less-than-stellar performance review lately? Do you daydream, or are you making bad decisions? It might not be about your job but about your sleep. And its not all your fault. We each study different...
Moral injury: violating your ethical code can damage mental health – new research
May 02, 2019 17:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Should a soldier shoot the child who is pointing a gun at them and their colleague? Should a photographer film the aftermath of a terrorist attack or help the injured? Many situations present professionals with ethical...
Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients
May 02, 2019 17:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier, to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter what the reason, many people find it difficult to meet the...
Erectile dysfunction drug could treat heart failure – new study
May 02, 2019 17:00 pm UTC| Health
In the 1990s, the US drug firm Pfizer was developing drugs to treat angina. During early trials of these drugs, male participants reported a striking side effect: they were getting erections. This discovery led to the...
Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health
May 02, 2019 16:59 pm UTC| Health
Taking a walk on a wooded path, spending an afternoon in a public park, harvesting your backyard garden and even looking at beautiful pictures of Hawaii can all make us feel good. Certainly, for many of us, its beneficial...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects