Front-of-pack nutrition labels: 'The parmesan and prosciutto war'
May 13, 2019 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
In a May 6 press release, the Italian government openly criticised an upcoming report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) intended to provide guiding principles and a framework for front-of-pack nutrition labelling in...
We need to treat borderline personality disorder for what it really is – a response to trauma
May 03, 2019 17:09 pm UTC| Health
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a highly stigmatised and misunderstood condition. Australians with BPD face considerable barriers to accessing high-quality and affordable care, according to new research published...
How hard is it to say 'no' to drugs?
May 03, 2019 17:08 pm UTC| Health
I Need to Know is an ongoing series for teens in search of reliable, confidential advice about lifes tricky questions. If youre a teen, send us your questions about sex, drugs, health and relationships and well ask an...
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...
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
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight