In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and another US$ 300 million in reaffirmed commitments.

The WHO Youth Council has launched its first Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies, with a range of calls to action informed and developed by young people from around the world and geared towards empowering youth to play a central role in creating healthier and safer societies for all.

One of the country's top bug experts fears her favourite insect is running out of places to live.

A psychological test, dubbed the "sports car riddle", claims to reveal what kind of person you are, all with one simple question - but what would you do if you were behind the wheel?

Since 1970, 37 countries have cut the probability of their citizens dying before they reach age 70 in half, a milestone that signals the remarkable progress many countries have made in preventing and treating disease.

Carrie Henderson, from Glasgow, started to feel unwell after giving birth to her fifth child and was later diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Professor Craig Ritchie also believes things will move so quickly that advanced cases of dementia in the future could almost be eradicated.