When something happens that could be harmful to your body, it has a system to protect you. This is called …
Health & Medicine
Insights from Dr Abdullahi Hashi Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Health of Somalia
R:ED: Tell us about yourself, and why you are here at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
My name …
Why is breastfeeding important?
Breastfeeding (also called nursing) is the normal way in which mothers provide their babies with the nutrients they need to …
What is a disability?
There are lots of different conditions that could be considered to be disabling, which makes trying to identify what a …
HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH IN OTHERS
Everyone is affected by mental health – just like physical health. Just like with physical health, everyone will go through …
The benefits of eating less meat
Eating less meat comes with environmental, health, and economic benefits.
EATING LESS MEAT BENEFITS THE ENVIRONMENT
Avoiding dairy and meat …
What is mental health?
The term ‘health’ is commonly used to refer to someone’s physical health – however, another important part of someone’s health …
What is cancer and how is it caused?
Cancer is a disease caused when abnormal cells divide rapidly. Although cancer isn’t caused by a single factor, it is …
What is period poverty and how can we tackle it?
Every month, almost every girl and woman of child-bearing age around the world will experience a period. This means that …
How illness prevention can save lives
Preventing illness is key to saving lives. It can also improve you and your family’s well-being.
Prevention stops an illness …