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One billion people across the world face the risk of heat stress if Earth warms up by 2°C. Professor Jean Palutikof tells us about her research into interventions that could…

Presenting drug-resistant infections – or antimicrobial resistance – as an ‘apocalypse’ or a return to the ‘dark ages’ fails to create a sense of urgency on the issue and…

Two patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions - and why we dislike the thought of losing money.

Around the world, roughly one billion people live in informal settlements. These communities are especially vulnerable to extreme weather events. Alisha speaks to Professor…

A rise in antimicrobial resistance is causing the spread of drug-resistant infections. These infections are harder (if not impossible) to treat, and cause over a million…

As we publish our annual report, Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome, shares her outlook on the critical role for science in solving urgent health challenges facing everyone.

Researchers are exploring brain mapping to improve understanding and treatment of psychosis - potentially unlocking new opportunities for early intervention.

Up to £10 million will help to identify the key threats to insect pollinators, including bees, under a major investment project announced today.

A programme to support research that will save lives following a humanitarian crisis is being launched by Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA…

Dr Jimmy Whitworth, Head of Population Health at the Wellcome Trust, is to take up a new role at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Half the world’s population is at risk of dengue. We look at the factors behind the recent rise in infections, how the disease is prevented and the need for further…

Not preparing for infectious disease outbreaks costs far more than putting the systems in place to prevent them from spreading around the globe. The human and economic…

Find out about the health effects of El Niño and why preparedness is critical to mitigating its impact.

People who have or are at risk of clinical depression could benefit from a new major medical research initiative funded by the Wellcome Trust. The University of Edinburgh has…

How the world around us affects our sleep and mental health – and why we need more effective interventions to improve people's health.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of our greatest public health threats. We need collective, evidence-based action to control the escalating burden of drug-resistant…

Data is a powerful tool for understanding the health effects of climate change. That’s why we’ve mapped 120 years of global climate and health data to illustrate how climate…

This report gives an update on the status quo, recent developments and remaining critical gaps in the global response to antimicrobial resistance.