Health & Fitness
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
February 28, 2023
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of…
Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may be able to go without radiation therapy, new study suggests
February 22, 2023
Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may be able to go without radiation therapy, new study suggests
In some older breast cancer patients, skipping radiation therapy after they’ve had surgery doesn’t appear to have a detrimental effect…
Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
February 21, 2023
Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer or back pain, lasting for over three months, raises the risk of cognitive decline…
Epidemiologist reveals the cause of Marburg virus outbreak
February 19, 2023
Epidemiologist reveals the cause of Marburg virus outbreak
A professor of health economics and epidemiology at Ain Shams University Islam Annan warned of the threat the Marburg virus…
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
February 14, 2023
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping…
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
February 1, 2023
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once seemed to…
Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
February 1, 2023
Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
Covid-19 has become the eighth most common cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study…
WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
January 30, 2023
WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
CNN — Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic…
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
January 24, 2023
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after a…
Why is Britain’s health service, a much-loved national treasure, falling apart?
January 23, 2023
Why is Britain’s health service, a much-loved national treasure, falling apart?
London CNN — Most winters, headlines warn that Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is at “breaking point.” The alarms sound…