IV iron supplementation is an effective way to improve maternal health and chronic disease outcomes globally.

A world that rallied together to tackle the covid-19 pandemic must stay united in the fight against non-communicable diseases through...

The task of taking quality care to those living with cancer grows more difficult with the exploding number of new cases.

Caribbean youth have set their governments an agenda for change in a region hobbled by inadequate mental health services.

Chronic illnesses often lead to poor mental health, and in the case of heart disease it can worsen the condition.

There is very little data on the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people, especially minority groups like refugees.

Patients with two or more comorbidities are at greater risk of hospitalisation and death, and their numbers are considerable, as revealed...

Better collaboration between all stakeholders is key to preventing and diagnosing diabetes in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in...

Despite significant advances and innovation in the care of diabetes in recent years, the number of cases continues to rise. There is a...

It started with the aim of enabling national and local health systems in Kenya to manage chronic diseases for all patients. The...

The growing economic burden of diabetes globally, and its particular impact on emerging markets, has highlighted the importance of...

When implemented alongside other policies and public health initiatives, laws to reduce the risk factors for non-communicable diseases...

Though non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for seven out of 10 deaths worldwide and cost health systems billions of dollars...

Non-communicable disease (NCD) related pregnancy complications can have long-term effects on mothers, but one simple solution with the...

When travelers reach crossroads, they need to choose a direction to take. Should they forge ahead, make a turn or go back and retrace...

The discovery of insulin in 1921 changed type 1 diabetes from a death sentence to a condition that can be controlled and managed...

Confronting the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) requires an approach that is tailored to people, rather than diseases....

Obesity is one of the most urgent global health challenges of the 21st century. Prevalence rates have reached pandemic proportions,...

Primary health care (PHC) brings comprehensive health care closer to people and a PHC provider is oftentimes the first health point of...

The number of people with type 2 diabetes continues to expand to record levels globally, and Indigenous peoples have some of the highest...