Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization. Feb 3, 2024 0 78
CDC reports the number of acute flaccid myelitis cases remained low in 2022 Despite an increase in enterovirus (EV)-D68 circulation in the United States in 2022, the number of cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) remained low, according to research published in the Feb. 1 issue of the U.S. Centers ... Feb 3, 2024 0 36
Brain boosters from exercise and diet Studies show that physical activity is actually a mental health exercise. One article that states just 15 minutes of walking, especially in the out-of-doors, can boost mood and reduce feelings of depression. Feb 3, 2024 0 99
Can honey help with coughs? Coughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be sitting in your kitchen pantry. Feb 3, 2024 0 77
Panama to host anti-tobacco talks as industry courts new, younger smokers A global anti-tobacco meeting opens in Panama on Monday to halt the harmful consequences of smoking, as tobacco companies endeavor to hook more users—including children—with addictive products. Feb 3, 2024 0 65
Physical activity weakly associated with better late-life cognition Physical activity is associated with better late-life cognition, but the association is weak, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 1 in JAMA Network Open. Feb 3, 2024 0 43
Wellness visits, preventive screenings not back to prepandemic levels Wellness visits and preventive health screenings have not returned to prepandemic levels, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Health Forum. Feb 3, 2024 0 35
The fight over vaping: Lobbyists, campaigners clash before summit Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people? Feb 3, 2024 0 59
Researchers identify protein linked to metastasis in pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed. Severe pancreatic cancer is associated with metastasis, and it is this ... Feb 3, 2024 0 102
