The world’s population is ageing rapidly
International health news
- Decriminalizing drugs: one step closer to a crime free world? – Medical experts provide scientific proof on the effectiveness of a complete reversal on repressive drug policies.
- The end of polio, the beginning of Africa – Africa is progressing in health with international backing.
- War on drugs, war on people? – War on drugs has allegedly harmed public health, human rights and development
Health advice
- New advances in cancer detection technology – The use of new ‘scanning’ technology to save patients from a debilitating operation.
- How to cope with tragedy in the news – 6 things to do if you are feeling depressed because of the world news.
- Truth or trend – Health headlines fact-checked by experts.
Country health updates
- South Korea’s first case of Zika – A man travelling from Brazil is believed to be infected with the virus.
- India’s continuous battle with tobacco – The WHO fear that a reduction of the display size will result in a great setback for public health.
- Ageing world – The world’s elderly population is booming and expected to double in 34 years.
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