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A comprehensive new study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality. more
Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to combat cancer

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vacc ...

Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 10 ...

New study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.

New study reveals relationship between caffeine consumption and slow cellular ageing

Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.

Every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes, says WHO

One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).

DR Congo: New initiative to eliminate HIV in children ‘a beacon of hope’, says UN

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as &ldq ...

WHO study shows tobacco control efforts protect three-quarters of the world’s population

Tobacco use still claims over seven million lives a year, the World Health Organization warned on Monday, calling for greater efforts to limit its use amid rising interference from the gl ...

Drinking coffee can help you live longer, a new study reveals

A new study has found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of mortality.

New study finds women who work night shifts are more likely to have asthma

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a University of Manchester study published tod ...