Gates Foundation commits $1.2 billion to end polio worldwide

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two endemic nations in the world with the polio virus.

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Blood protein level can potentially flag risk of diabetes and cancer

The protein prostasin can potentially serve as an early warning sign for patients at risk of diabetes and cancer.

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Doctors in Canada can now prescribe national park visits

The programme is part of an effort to increase access to nature and its related health benefits.

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Six African countries to produce own mRNA vaccines

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia are the first six African countries to join the WHO scheme.

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Indian scientists develop insulin that can be stored without refrigeration

It negates a primary concern of insulin-dependent people—the portability of the drug.

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