Health Bulletin

WHO published a comprehensive report on October 20, 2026 examining inequalities in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. The report analyzes differences between population groups within countries and key risk factors.

A new study published on October 17, 2026 suggests that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be associated with brain changes in otherwise healthy, middle-aged adults. The research highlights dietary impacts on cognitive health.

Nature Medicine editorial examines the challenges of deploying artificial intelligence tools in clinical practice, highlighting the disconnect between impressive research performance metrics and real-world clinical value. The article emphasizes that successful AI integration requires adaptation to local healthcare contexts, ongoing safety monitoring, clinician engagement, and prospective real-world evidence rather than benchmark performance alone.

Armed conflict and reduced humanitarian funding in eastern DRC are disrupting control of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV alongside the ongoing Ebola outbreak, creating a syndemic that threatens years of disease control progress. The article calls for integrated health system strengthening, sustained humanitarian financing, and protection of healthcare infrastructure to address overlapping infectious disease threats.

A survey of 37,000 U.S. lawyers found that 47.5% screened high for work-related burnout, 41.1% reported negative mental health impacts, and 27% considered leaving the profession due to mental health concerns. Younger attorneys and those working over 70 hours weekly reported significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and stress.

The World Health Organization reports that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally, with four new diagnoses every minute.

A pharmacist-researcher explains how breast cancer treatment is becoming more personalised, what the FDA's approval of vedpegestrant means, and why Ghanaian women need better access to diagnostics.

A study finds that regular physical activity leaves lasting epigenetic changes on immune cells — improving immune function.

A new study finds that about 1 in 8 of the 2 million new cancer cases in 2024 were caused by infections — many of them preventable.

A new study finds no clear evidence of harm from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs during pregnancy, though researchers say more data is needed.