MORE than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year, according to United Nations health officials. Nine countries accounted for more than half of those unprotected children.

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% -- roughly 109 million – completed all ...

Exercising throughout adulthood slashes the risk of early death by 30% to 40% – but any activity is better than none, a study has found.While long-term good habits reap the most benefits, switching to ...