Targeting mitochondria in neurons may help relieve severe forms of MS
15 July 2019
Altering the composition of a person's spinal fluid may provide a new approach for alleviating symptoms of progressive multiple sclerosis
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Zambia to kill 2000 hippos because they might spread anthrax
4 June 2018
Over the next five years 2000 hippos are to be culled in Zambia, supposedly to stop them giving people anthrax, but the cull may inadvertently fuel the trade in hippo ivory
Killing thousands more badgers won't eradicate TB in cattle
14 September 2017
An extended badger cull in England to try to curb bovine TB is a poor decision. It's time to call off the guns, says ecologist Rosie Woodroffe
Diseases are global, so it's time for global emergency response
31 May 2017
As climate change and globalisation bring pandemics, we desperately need an agency for health emergencies. Enter the WHO, but will the world pay for it?
Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first
16 May 2017
The World Health Organization is picking its next leader to ease sickness and suffering. Here's what the new chief should prioritise, says Bjorn Lomborg
Wish you had a shorter workday? Here's why that's a bad idea
8 May 2017
There’s nothing like a bank holiday to make you wish you worked less, and productivity researchers are starting to agree. But reduced hours might add to your stress
