Shares of biotech Sarepta soar 40% after approval for most expensive treatment in the world
Maker of starches and fructose looks for ways to alter portfolio amid scrutiny of ultra-processed foods
Parties ‘need to be honest’ about scale of investment needed to tackle health service crisis in England, warn analysts
Researchers are trying to tackle the threat before nature’s ‘flying needles’ become more prevalent and resistant to prevention
The best gelato, outdoor cinemas, scenic walks at night — and much more
Health authorities link outbreak to salad leaves as companies take ‘precautionary measure’ and pull items
Workers still fear discrimination despite years of raising awareness — do companies need to go further?
Unanimous decision finds plaintiffs lacked standing to sue over regulatory approval of mifepristone
First rise in 7 months blow to Rishi Sunak’s claim number is falling
Innovation prize targeting urinary tract infections boosts effort to tackle pathogens that develop immunity to drugs
Alcohol, food, tobacco and fossil fuel sectors oppose efforts to target conditions linked to 2.7mn deaths a year, warns WHO
A new WHO survey suggests that they are more exposed than men to superbugs
Health authorities move to protect farmworkers and other high-risk groups after recent outbreaks
The sickness at the heart of US GDP
More women are juggling paid work with looking after grandchildren
Independent experts conclude unanimously that the experimental treatment is effective
Vaccine maker to seek approval for jab as it tries to diversify product pipeline
Neuroaesthetics suggest that engagement with such phenomena is essential, rather than a ‘nice to have’
Launch highlights growth of venture philanthropy to boost search for treatments and cures
As incidence rises, breakthroughs in oncology show the value of research funding
Stress and need for time off leaves many women with no choice but to quit their job
Both OZEM and THNR offer very concentrated bets on a fast-moving market
More than 25% of children under 5 years are suffering severe hunger, says Unicef report
As floods intensify, the threat of the toxic metal seeping into the food chain is as big a problem as sewage in rivers or air pollution
‘Gene desert’ research boosts knowledge of chronic disease mechanisms and promises to unlock novel therapies
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