Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Measles outbreaks and political crises go hand in hand

The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week announced that it no longer considered measles to be eradicated in the UK. Albania, the Czech Republic and Greece also lost their measles-free status.

Medications

In debates about drug use, fun is important

Millions of Australians use, or have used, illicit substances at some point in their life, while millions more are regular users of legal drugs such as alcohol, tobacco or sleeping pills.

Health

Make a healthy game plan for super bowl partying

(HealthDay)—Chips, dips, wings and other fatty and salty things—Super Bowl parties can be a challenge for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, an expert warns.

Health

New York announces $100 million universal health care plan

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday the city would spend $100 million to guarantee health care to all its residents regardless of their immigration status or their ability to pay, bringing coverage to 600,000 ...

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