Global Health

Male allies key to women’s global health leadership

Stanford researchers interviewed 21 global health leaders to identify specific strategies men can use to support women’s career advancement Amanda Marr Chung, DrPH, executive director of the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH), has been committed to advancing women’s leadership in her work in global health over the past two decades. For her,…

allyship, equiality, female leadership, gender, Global Health, research

Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones

Large new global study fuels growing concern over trend of increases in several types Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries, a new study of global cancer incidence shows, and two types — colorectal and uterine — are becoming both more common…

cancer research, colorectal cancer, early-onset cancer, epidemiology, Global Health, screening guidelines

Medical Tourism Market to reach USD 142.7 billion by 2032

Among the most sought-after treatments are cosmetic surgeries, dental treatments, fertility procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and specialized treatments such as cardiovascular and oncology surgeries. The global Medical Tourism Market is experiencing significant expansion, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality yet cost-effective healthcare services worldwide. According to Credence Research Inc., the market is expected to grow…