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A scientist looks at hypometabolic and hypoperfusion patterns at the single-subject level from a patient with Alzheimer's disease at the Memory Centre, in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.

Driving Economic Gains Through Brain Capital

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An emerging economic belief system emphasizes brain health, as mental illnesses sap trillions of dollars in productivity

The Pollution Market: An Auction for Better Air Quality in West India

The Pollution Market: An Auction for Better Air Quality in West India

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An experiment using emission trading schemes between factories offers an alternative fix for industrial air pollution

Africa's Shift From Aid Dependency

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The future of African health systems will be driven by domestic investment and demand for regionally made drugs

Africa's Shift From Aid Dependency

U.S. Retreat from Gavi Cedes Influence to China's Vaccine Suppliers

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The loss of U.S. funding could leave Gavi with three options to downsize its operations

U.S. Retreat from Gavi Cedes Influence to China's Vaccine Suppliers

U.S. Egg Prices See Largest Jump Since 1980 as Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue

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A new version of H5N1 influenza continues to pound poultry, but price relief could be on the way

U.S. Egg Prices See Largest Jump Since 1980 as Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue

Sloth Fever: Latin America's Oropouche Epidemic

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Without global collaboration and action to address root causes, Oropouche fever is likely to continue spreading

Sloth Fever: Latin America's Oropouche Epidemic

Better Infant Health Starts With Paid Family Leave

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State-based labor legislation could inadvertently allow parents to protect their babies from winter outbreaks

Voluntary Leave Dominates in Southern States: In October 2023, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas had the highest rates of RSV-positive tests; that year, those states made paid family leave voluntary.

Kenya's Health Worker Exodus: Brain Drain or Economic Opportunity?

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Kenyan health-care professionals continue to emigrate, presenting a mixed bag of fortunes for the country

Kenya's Health Worker Exodus: Brain Drain or Economic Opportunity?

Bird Flu, U.S. Cows, and Economic Consequences

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The recent H5N1 outbreak in cattle has rattled livestock markets and raised public health concerns

Bird Flu, U.S. Cows, and Economic Consequences

Rethinking Donor Partnerships in Africa

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Improving health in Africa requires more effective and respectful collaboration with global partners

Rethinking Donor Partnerships in Africa

2024 WHO Board Meeting: Flexible Finances and Global Crises Top Agenda

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The WHO executive board to discuss investment round proposal, “polycrises,” and pandemics

2024 WHO Board Meeting: Flexible Finances and Global Crises Top Agenda

Corporate Influence in Ecuador’s Food Policy

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Recent policies enable corporations to set priorities for the country’s child malnutrition strategy

Corporate Influence in Ecuador’s Food Policy