To meet 2035 newborn survival goals, more than 90 countries must accelerate progress, and 29 of those countries must more than double current rates of progress.

Nearly seven million babies in the first month of life (neonates) required treatment for severe bacterial infection in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America in 2012, according to a new s

School staff are among pioneering researchers and health professionals whose achievements have been recognised in the Queen?s Birthday honours list this week.

Authors suggest tobacco industry tactic of ?corporate philanthropy as a political device? is being used by alcohol firms

The recent recession can be linked with over 10,000 suicides across Europe and North America between 2008 and 2010, according to research published in the

A new genetic 'barcode' for malaria parasites has been found which could be used to track and contain the spread of the disease, according to new research published in

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination of 58 million girls could prevent 690,000 cases of cervical cancer and 420,000 deaths, according to new research published in

Women in conflict zones are likely to suffer from sexual or physical violence at the hands of their husbands or partners before, during and after a period of conflict, warn experts from the London

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat , according to new research published in the journal 

Scientists publish new review of DEET safety studies and launch Bug Off campaign for Insect Repellent Awareness Day.

The European Commission has issued a  response, declining calls from a campaign to scrap funding for stem cell research.

Health care providers in Zimbabwe feel discouraged from testing children for HIV due to the fear of the stigma faced by the child and their family if they tested positive, according to new research