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New Study Reveals Alarming Rates of Malnutrition Among Infants Worldwide
Over 10 million infants under six months old may currently be underweight, according to a new analysis of data collected across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The Emerging Trend of Fart Walking: A Digestive Aid or Just a Laugh?
Fart walking is a new TikTok trend that encourages short walks after meals to help digestion and control blood sugar levels. While scientific backing is limited, light walking is known to support metabolic function. This trend suggests a simple, accessible way to improve health and reduce bloating.
Rising Breast Cancer Deaths Linked to Red Meat Consumption in Younger Women: A Global Concern
A global analysis using 30+ years of data reveals a sharp rise in breast cancer deaths and disability among women aged 25–45 linked to high unprocessed red meat consumption. The study highlights striking disparities by region and socioeconomic status, calling for urgent dietary and public health action.
Revolutionary E-Tattoo Could Change How We Monitor Mental Workload in High-Stakes Professions
Scientists say device could alert workers such as pilots and healthcare staff when they are feeling the strain
New Study Reveals Necrosis as Key to Understanding Aging and Disease
The process of necrosis, a form of cell death, may represent one of the most promising ways to change the course of human aging, disease and even space travel, according to a new study by researchers at UCL, drug discovery company LinkGevity and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Emergence of New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 Sparks Concerns in Australia
A new Omicron offshoot is spreading fast across Australia and Asia, prompting renewed concerns about the covid-19 pandemic.
WHO Study Links Alcohol Consumption to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest cancers, largely because it is usually diagnosed at a late stage and is difficult to treat.
Sperm Donor with Rare Genetic Mutation Fathered 67 Children; 10 Diagnosed with Cancer
Children born from this sperm donor have since been identified in eight different European countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Exploring the Connection Between Smell and Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's Disease
Cima researchers demonstrate that exposure to this substance modulates the immune system and enhances cognition.
Study Links Rising Global Temperatures to Increased Cancer Risk Among Women in the Middle East and North Africa
Researchers have linked rising temperatures in the Middle East and North Africa to increased cancer risk among women. The findings highlight urgent climate-related health challenges.
WHO Sounds Alarm on Deadly Aspergillus Fumigatus: Fungal Threat With 85% Fatality Rate May Expand by 77% by 2100
Aspergillus Infections Rising: Climate Change May Unleash Flesh-Eating Mold, Putting Millions at Risk of Deadly Fungal Disease by 2100. Read on to know more about the threat.Aspergillus Infections Rising: Climate Change May Unleash Flesh-Eating Mold, Putting Millions at Risk of Deadly Fungal Disease by 2100. Read on to know more about the threat. TheHealthSite.com
Tragic Death of Young Woman Sparks Urgent Allergy Awareness Campaign
A HEARTBROKEN mum has issued an urgent warning after her daughter, 20, died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal.Jess North, who had a severe
Israeli Researchers Discover Antibiotic-Resistant Vibrio Bacteria in Mediterranean and Red Seas
These bacteria can cause serious illnesses in humans, including stomach issues, wound infections, and ear infections. They also harm marine animals like corals and shellfish, Xinhua news agency reported.
Study Warns of Expanding Threat from 'Killer' Fungus Due to Climate Change
From a fictional tv drama to real life reality, researchers at Manchester University have warned of a rapid spread of a killer fungus. | World News
Cook Islands Declares Dengue Fever Outbreak: Swift Action Implemented
Cook Islands faces a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga. Seven cases are confirmed, prompting a swift response. The government initiates 'Operation Namu25' to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Health officials urge community participation to control the spread. Outer islands prepare to prevent the virus from reaching them. Travelers are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Faces Crisis Amid Funding Cuts and Resurgence of Virus
The world's leading polio eradication programme faces a 40% budget cut next year as the paralysis-causing virus surges in its last strongholds of Afghanistan
New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 Detected in the U.S. Amid Surge in China
I haven’t seen this in major media yet (except CBS), nor here, but this story is spreading on Facebook and in Europe today: (CBS) U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's...
Global Bird Flu Outbreaks in Mammals Surge, Raising Human Infection Concerns
PARIS: Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals more than doubled across the world last year, raising the risk that the virus could potentially spread between humans, an international agency warned on Friday (May 23). Avian influenza has spread across the world like never before in the last few years, leading
Tragic Suicide of Pennsylvania Officer Sparks Renewed Scrutiny of Lasik Eye Surgery Complications
The recent suicide of a young Pennsylvania police officer has reignited concerns over Lasik eye surgery, as dozens of similar stories emerge of complications pushing patients to death.
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Sparks Vaccine Conversations Among Parents
Parents are feeling the strain as the measles outbreak grows, especially in southern Alberta. At a Lethbridge playground, they say they’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not.
New Study Links Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods to Mental Health Issues
New research highlights a possible link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and rising rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Experts call for urgent investigation as microplastic accumulation in the human brain increases alongside ultra-processed food intake.
Polio Outbreak Detected in Papua New Guinea: WHO Reports
Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak after vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was found in stool samples from two healthy children in Lae, the WHO confirmed.
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says.
Philippines Takes Helm of WHO’s Top Health Body for the First Time
For the first time in history, the Philippines is leading the World Health Organization’s top decision-making body, with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary...
WHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea: What It Means for Health and Safety
Recent cases of polio in PNG have concerned health authorities. Here’s what to know.
World Health News Live: Deadly Tropical Virus Silently Exploding In Latin America — Scientists Warn of Another Pandemic Threat
Another pandemic threat looming? Oropouche virus symptoms are frequently mistaken for those of dengue or Zika, leading to widespread underreporting. Patients often present with fever, headaches, joint and muscle pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes. TheHealthSite.com
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease, Paving the Way for Earlier Treatment
The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with newly approved drugs that slow the progression of the devastating neurological disease.
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
NHS Waiting Times Lead to Increased Mortality for Patients with Aortic Stenosis
Exclusive: Cardiologist Dr Jon Byrne warns true death toll could be 800 a year as not all specialist centres shared data‘She was so fit, so well’: the heart patient who died before getting vital procedure
Polio Outbreak Declared in Papua New Guinea: Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an "immediate" vaccination...
Revolutionary Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the Lumipulse Plasma Ratio test, a groundbreaking blood test for early dementia detection. This less invasive alternative to PET scans and spinal taps measures amyloid-related proteins, crucial for managing Alzheimer's and accessing treatments like Leqembi and Kisunla. While not for asymptomatic individuals, it marks a significant step in accessible Alzheimer's diagnosis.
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease.
Groundbreaking Gene-Editing Technique Successfully Treats First Infant Patient
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A United States infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalized gene-editing technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors said on Thursday.
Groundbreaking Gene-Editing Technique Offers Hope to Infant with Rare Condition
A US infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalised 'gene-editing' technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors have said.
Polio Cases Detected in Papua New Guinea: A Cause for Concern
The World Health Ogranization says wild poliovirus type 2 was eradicated in 1999, but the deadly disease has been detected just over 500 kilometres from Australia's northern border.
Dengue and Chikungunya Threat Looms Over Europe as Tiger Mosquitoes Expand Northward
The feverish diseases dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe as the tiger mosquitoes that transmit these viruses spread farther north due to global warming, according to new research published Thursday.
Georgia Woman Kept on Life Support Due to State's Abortion Law
Despite no chance of recovery, the 30-year-old has been kept alive for more than 90 days so she can carry her baby to full term.
Polio Outbreak Confirmed in Papua New Guinea, Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organization says the PNG outbreak is linked to strains circulating in Indonesia, posing a serious risk to other countries in the region.
Climate Change Fuels Worrying Spread of Fungal Infections, Study Reveals
The setup for The Last of Us video game and TV series involves a fungus that evolves due to climate change to infect swathes of the human population, turning people into killer zombies – and at least part of that story is eerily plausible.