Category: 6. Health

On World AIDS Day, Frontline AIDS released the first country reports from its landmark Transition Initiative, revealing the most detailed evidence yet of how unprecedented cuts to international HIV funding are playing out across Africa. The…

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.

But alongside headlines of…

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report launched on 1 December shows that workplaces are proving vital in closing HIV testing gaps among men, while advancing inclusive health and wellness for all workers through its Voluntary…

People from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to experience worse migraine care and to fear discrimination because of their condition, a survey by a leading UK charity has found.

Migraines are characterised by a severe headache,…

IAVI and the International AIDS Society (IAS) released an advocacy brief outlining what can be gained through sustained investments in HIV vaccine research. From advancing the clinical pipeline, to conducting faster, smarter, and inclusive…

Dec. 2 (UPI) — A new flu variant called Subclade K is spreading in Japan and poses a significant risk to the United States as cold and flu season arrives this winter.

The flu variant is a new version of the type A flu virus that commonly…

High blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, is common among older adults, with prevalence especially high among older Black adults. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health. One explanation…

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A new, groundbreaking six-paper series from The Lancet HIV and The Lancet Global Health journals, co-authored by more than two dozen African and global experts, outlines a roadmap for sustainable, nationally led HIV prevention…