Know Your Numbers, Treat Your Risk

Every 10 minutes someone in Australia has a heart attack.
Why Chronic Kidney Disease Belongs on the WHO Agenda

Noncommunicable diseases are high on the agenda as the World Health Assembly convenes in Geneva this week. One condition in particular deserves much-needed attention: chronic kidney disease.
Gout Awareness Day Gives Global Attention to a Global Disease

More than 40 million people across the globe face a debilitating form of inflammatory arthritis known as gout.
How EU Legislation Could Threaten Clinical Trials

A new proposal from the European Commission stands to dramatically change the laws and regulations governing how new medicines are approved.
Osteoporosis in South Africa Campaign Captures International Attention

A campaign to address osteoporosis in South Africa is gaining national accolades.
The Power of Prevention

Immunizations help prevent 3.5-5 million deaths every year across the globe. And every April, the World Health Organization acknowledges the power and importance of vaccinations with World Immunization Week.