Health care

David Lu and Wendy Wang investigate the increasing global incidence of lung cancer among women who have never smoked

UK life expectancy at birth has fallen by more than 10 weeks since 2017, new analysis by longevity specialists Club Vita has uncovered.

Demand for insurance is increasing in emerging markets amid growing health-related concerns and financial vulnerability following the outbreak of COVID-19, a global survey has uncovered.

The number of deaths recorded in England and Wales in recent weeks has continued to rise above 2019 levels, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has raised concerns around new reforms to social care funding in the UK, and temporarily scrapping the pensions triple lock.

Servaas Houben looks at the prisoner’s dilemma and how it can be applied to COVID-19 vaccination

Tawanda Chituku discusses his experience pricing microinsurance products in Zimbabwe

The UK has recorded a steady rise in COVID-19-related deaths in recent weeks following the easing of lockdown restrictions, analysis by the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.

Improving air quality may boost cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to multiple studies unveiled at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2021 yesterday.

Mortality rates in England and Wales during the second quarter of this year were significantly lower than in any previous second quarter, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has revealed.