How do we decide which disease to prevent next? Long-term studies help
May 16, 2017 14:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Every time someone quits smoking, takes their child for a vaccination or has their blood pressure checked, theyre taking part in preventive health measures designed to reduce the chances of getting sick. But how do...
Infertility in men could point to more serious health problems later in life
May 16, 2017 14:03 pm UTC| Health
Poor sperm quality affects about one in ten men and may lead to fertility problems. These men also have an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, which is the most common malignant disease of young males. And,...
30% of stroke survivors have another attack – the NHS could do more to prevent it
May 14, 2017 16:15 pm UTC| Health
There are nearly 26m stroke survivors in the world, including over a million in the UK and the numbers are rising. The number of strokes in the UK is projected to increase by 44% in the next 20 years for example, mainly...
Why America needs a 'do-over' on Medicaid reform
May 12, 2017 10:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Politics Law
One of the most important pieces of the newly passed House health bill is a possible US$800 billion cut over 10 years to Medicaid, the federal program designed to provide insurance coverage to the poor. That bill,...
Drug testing welfare recipients raises questions about data profiling and discrimination
May 12, 2017 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Health
The Australian governments proposed random drug test trial for welfare recipients is not so random. Announced as part of the 2017 federal budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison wants 5,000 people on Newstart or Youth...
Don't be fooled, the Medicare Guarantee Fund provides no real guarantee
May 12, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Politics
Treasurer Scott Morrison pulled a health-related rabbit out of his hat on budget night, announcing the government will guarantee the future of Medicare. It will do this by allocating any extra revenue from the recently...
Here's why 'cool' offices don't always make for a happier workforce
May 11, 2017 14:53 pm UTC| Health
Who are Britains happiest workers? The people who staff the London office of US travel tech firm Expedia, according to Glassdoors annual workplace satisfaction survey. In both 2016 and 2017, Expedia rated highest for...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects