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Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now it’s employees’ turn.

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Gaslighting doctors make it harder for women with long COVID

Medical misogyny and gaslighting is having an impact on women seeking medical support for long COVID symptoms.

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‘You don’t look autistic’: Why neurodivergent women have been sidelined

‘Neglecting and causing harm’: Overlooking autistic and ADHD women has been the norm for generations. Gender bias in this field is a public health concern.

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How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health

Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.

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Health apps have potential to empower women. Are they doing the opposite?

Digital health tools could help address gender inequities in healthcare — or make them worse. Here’s how to do it right.

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We need to talk about obstetric violence

Expectant mothers deserve proper care when giving birth. Instead, some face forced surgery, bullying, coercion and insufficient pain relief.

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Have chronic pain? You’re more likely to be a woman and less likely to be believed by doctors

Women with chronic pain want to be listened to, believed, responded to, and effectively treated. Are their cries finally being heard?

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Technology helps tackle surging dengue cases

Real-time data, early warnings and engaging communities empower health authorities to manage dengue outbreaks and protect communities.

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Why have efforts to eradicate TB been so slow?

Tuberculosis is one of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases — but the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically slowed efforts to eliminate it.

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Eliminating malaria requires new solutions

Progress towards eliminating malaria has stalled. New solutions are needed to prevent, detect and treat one of the world’s biggest health threats.

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Why we’re still playing measles whack-a-mole

Measles is eliminated in some parts of the world, but it’s starting to make a comeback.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

Gaslighting doctors make it harder for women with long COVID

‘You don’t look autistic’: Why neurodivergent women have been sidelined

How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health

Health apps have potential to empower women. Are they doing the opposite?

We need to talk about obstetric violence

Have chronic pain? You’re more likely to be a woman and less likely to be believed by doctors

Technology helps tackle surging dengue cases

Why have efforts to eradicate TB been so slow?

Eliminating malaria requires new solutions

Why we’re still playing measles whack-a-mole

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