But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness
Such welfare spending has increased faster in Britain than in comparable nations, IFS says
Education is also key for women and girls struggling with lack of privacy, poor water supply and the high cost of menstrual pads
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security
Despite the hills and cobbled streets, the Scottish capital is surprisingly cycle-friendly, with routes leading to landmarks along canal paths, old railway lines and a seaside esplanade
Results offer hope of progress in combating bladder tumours and some forms of breast cancer
Reduced illness could save NHS £18bn per year by mid-2030s, says think-tank
High rates of vomiting among those who took strong doses in trials have unsettled investors
Company’s chief oncology officer says reforms risk discouraging treatments for paediatric and rare conditions
Rita Charon believes that letting patients tell their own stories is the best way to fix a broken system
Devastating Darzi report will strengthen Wes Streeting’s hand as he calls for investment and reform
Some opt for a data-led utilitarian approach; others say treat contributions like an investment portfolio
PM says he is prepared to be bold in tackling public health through prevention, even in the face of opposition
Starmer’s Labour government will be judged on whether it can fix healthcare
Crisis gripping health service in England is ‘laid bare’ in damning review by Lord Darzi
Prime minister warns health service will take a decade to repair after damning report
GSK and AstraZeneca plan final trials to upgrade propellants that cause much of the sector’s carbon footprint
More aggressive actions and better co-ordinated responses needed to contain viruses, say public health experts
Flying blind is dangerous. Technology can build on the basics of local and national data collection
Issue hampers effort to exploit mRNA technology’s promise in tackling deadly viral outbreaks
Waste treatment specialists among those who hope to help hospitals cut reliance on non-recyclable disposable items
CDC officials recount the critical role of politicians and others surrounding the story of HIV
Early warning system requires roll out of latest testing techniques, Covid levels of co-operation and greater regulatory harmonisation
Lower earnings for doctors specialising in communicable disease make it harder to recruit and retain workers
Austerity and failed attempts at reform have contributed to decline of health provision, says Darzi report
