Another reader felt that the biggest benefits of a falling human population will be to the planet itself: “Less pollution, less deforestation, less mass extinctions of other species, etc., etc.

The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria has stated that the country has only about 2,200 registered obstetricians and gynaecologists, as seven million babies are born each year.In an ...

The latest data point to improvements for many cancer types and a continued decline in overall cancer mortality.

One year after Nigeria's free CS policy, an investigation reveals major hospitals have not implemented it, forcing vulnerable ...

Hospital-based obstetric unit closures, which often lead to a loss of healthcare providers who can care for expectant mothers ...

The Economic Survey 2025–26 warns that rising obesity, diabetes, mental health issues and digital addiction are emerging as ...

The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) on Friday said it has initiated a National Health Insurance (NHI) breast cancer care improvement program, with funding of NT$40 million (US$1.27 ...

Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset cases—diagnosed before age 50—display unique biological and ...

Countries across Asia are on high alert after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. Though Indian officials said they have contained the outbreak, screenings at airports in Asia ...

Statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society show Quebec has the highest incidence rate of cancer in the country. For one ...

A new surge in life expectancy reflects the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic and the decline in drug overdoses, ...

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024 — its highest level on record — driven by notable declines in drug ...