Rainfall events and daily mortality across 645 global locations

Extreme rainfall events are associated with an increased risk of death from all causes as well as from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, finds an analysis of data from 34 countries and regions

Should doctors be suspended for breaking the law?

Sarah Benn, a former GP, was suspended by the MPTS after an arrest for her involvement in climate protests, raising the question of when and whether doctors in such cases should be sanctioned

We need to tackle the growing threat of mis- and disinformation about climate change and health

Medical professionals have a responsibility to ensure that the public is well informed about the health risks posed by climate change