The largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests got underway Friday, the World Health Organization and its partners said, boosting the fight against surging infections.
Apr 5, 2024
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A new study has found that increased coronary vessel wall thickness is significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV. The study is published in Radiology: ...
Apr 4, 2024
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The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate.
Apr 18, 2024
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Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse compared to similar individuals with a higher socioeconomic status. Alexis Edwards of Virginia Commonwealth ...
Mar 19, 2024
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While a majority of Americans acknowledge the health and environmental benefits of eating more plant-rich diets, only about a quarter are willing to adopt them.
Mar 21, 2024
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The World Health Organization and several national health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for infants, at least for the first six months of their life to protect the health of infants and mothers. Among breastfeeding ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Significantly reducing trans fat levels in the Nigerian food supply could prevent approximately 10,000 heart disease deaths and save $90 million US (12 billion Naira, ₦) in health care costs over a decade. The new findings ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Illegally selling or manufacturing vapes in Australia could spell up to seven years in jail under new legislation proposed Thursday, as authorities moved to toughen rules outlawing the fast-growing habit.
Mar 21, 2024
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Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
Apr 3, 2024
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Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world's deadliest infectious disease. Over 25% of these ...
Mar 25, 2024
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