An inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 percent, says a study co-led by McMaster University.
Aug 19, 2021
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Measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said Thursday.
Nov 16, 2023
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A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a study hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat coronavirus.
Oct 28, 2021
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A recent study can help governments understand which diagnostic laboratory tests are most important when developing universal health coverage systems.
May 22, 2019
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Global life expectancy grew by 5.5 years between 2000 and 2016, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning though that unequal income and access to healthcare translates into far shorter lives for many.
Apr 4, 2019
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Sao Paulo's Butantan biomedical institute announced on Friday it is developing a "100 percent Brazilian" vaccine against COVID-19 and expects to start using it in July.
Mar 26, 2021
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Poor diets are the now the leading risk factor for the global burden of disease, accounting for one-fifth of all deaths worldwide. While the causes of poor diets are complex, new research finds the affordability of more nutritious ...
Jul 23, 2019
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The world's largest vaccine maker, the Serum Institute of India, has halted production of the locally made version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to falling demand, its chief executive said Friday.
Apr 22, 2022
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Childhood obesity is not just a public health concern in western countries; it is rising across the world, particularly in poor and low-income countries. But the factors causing childhood obesity are quite different for wealthier ...
Mar 26, 2020
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An Emirates airliner was quarantined at John F Kennedy International Airport on September 5 after several passengers reported flu-like symptoms. Oxiris Barbot, New York City's acting health commissioner, said the cause of ...
Sep 7, 2018
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