WHO's new guideline advocating for the switch from regular salt (sodium chloride) to potassium-enriched salt substitutes marks a transformative step in global efforts to reduce hypertension, stroke, ...

Many African countries have long relied on overseas development aid to implement health programmes. Unfortunately, this aid has fostered dependency and fragmentation, often introducing vertical ...

Randomised controlled trials are the gold standard to assess the effectiveness and safety of clinical interventions; however, ...

Although much remains to be done, tremendous progress has been made on the prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with slow but steady health gains achieved for millions ...

The detection of incidental adrenal nodules is increasing as a direct result of widespread abdominal imaging, and mild ...

More than 50 years have passed since the discovery of fluoxetine, better known by its trade name Prozac. Together with the ...

Bereavement is a highly stressful event that is an almost universal experience. Most bereaved family members and close ...

Sexual violence against children (SVAC) is a global public health problem that takes on a tremendous toll on survivors and ...

Donald Trump has promised to create a pro-AI environment, but even tech companies are frustrated by federal cuts that hamper regulatory processes. Paul Webster reports.

Despite substantial advancements in the management of cardiogenic shock, mortality rates remain greater than 40%. Trials have ...

The NOVA classification defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as “formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial ...

Observers warn of the negative health consequences if US President Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Susan Jaffe reports.