Contingency management, which offers people small rewards for progress in recovering from drug addiction, was linked to fewer deaths in veterans with methamphetamine, cocaine or prescription drug issues.

A new study led by the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) has investigated how corporate industries influence individuals, organisations or governments to not act in the best interest of the environment and human health.

Public concern continues to grow about the harmful effects of pesticides and other environmental pollutants, especially for children. Pesticides have previously been linked to a higher risk of developing childhood leukemia. Now a new study shows that children with leukemia who were exposed to pesticides during their mother’s pregnancy have a higher risk of death.  

Examine the scientific and policy challenges of deploying five well-publicized polar geoengineering tools as a climate mitigation strategy.

The integration of traditional and modern medicine has emerged as a global health priority, aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility, cultural relevance, and therapeutic efficacy. This review systematically examines the worldwide efforts to integrate traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) with modern biomedical systems through an analysis of policy developments, regulatory frameworks, and clinical implementation models across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Based on a comprehensive review of literature and policy documents from 2000 to 2025, this essay highlights the progress, challenges, and future directions of integrative healthcare.