Health

Treatment given to Donald Trump found to reduce risk of disease advancing to more severe stage.

Petition to US Supreme Court argues Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is causing ‘great harm’.

Wide disparity in accessing COVID-19 vaccines featured prominently in speeches at the United Nations General Assembly.

Limb-lengthening surgery for cosmetic reasons is in demand in India, but it does not always end well.

A report has accused leading COVID-19 vaccine producers of failing poor countries.

Agency calls for urgent action to tackle one of biggest environmental threats to human health.

Biden pledge comes amid increasing anger over the slow pace of coronavirus vaccination in developing countries.

A wider range of symptoms are associated with the Delta variant. Recognising them will help you know when to get tested.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Idlib province has more than doubled since the beginning of August.

Amnesty International says six leading COVID jab manufacturers are ‘wheeling and dealing in favour of wealthy states’.

Kenya failed to provide support amid a spike in violence against women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, HRW says.

For more than 30 years, an orthopaedic centre has been a source of hope for Afghans caught in conflict.

New daily cases reach highest level in 17 months after curbs relaxed for highly vaccinated population.

In Afghanistan, doctors offer essential medical care despite losing needed support of the international community.