Experts say new research on statins could lead to doctors being advised to prescribe drugs to the majority of the over-50s.

Researchers find alarming prevalence of malaria and sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women and call for urgent trials.

Efforts to control measles globally are struggling, with recent outbreaks highlighting the vulnerability of the UK and other countries to the disease, a leading child health expert has warned.

In July, an estimated 10,000 athletes and millions of visitors from all over the world will gather in London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has played a key part in Born Too Soon: The Global Action

The initiative brings together researchers, policy makers, funders and patient advocacy groups worldwide to focus research and expertise on this growing global health challenge.

Smarter tactics and investment in evidence-based interventions are urgently needed to sustain the gains in the fight against malaria, according to experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tr

Honour recognises Professor Dougan's significant contribution to the genetics of infectious disease.

School joins the growing movement for all research papers to be shared freely by launching open access database.

A new initiative to boost research and improve the health of the nation has launched.

New evaluation of the physical rehabilitation response after the 2010 Haiti earthquake finds that many hands didn’t always make light work.

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April, to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization. The theme for 2012 is ?Ageing and Health ? good health adds life to years.?