December 13, 2024

Unknown Flu-Like Disease Kills at Least 79 People in DR Congo

At least 79 people have died from an unknown disease that is causing flu-like symptoms in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo.
December 13, 2024

Study Reveals Lasting Effects of Common Herbicide on Brain Health

New research shows even brief contact with glyphosate, a common herbicide, can cause lasting damage to the brain, and that this may persist long after direct exposure ends.
December 6, 2024

Idaho Health Agency Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Program

A health department in Idaho has voted to halt its COVID-19 vaccination program, joining the growing number of regional governments in the United States pushing back against federal vaccination recommendations.
December 6, 2024

UK Medicines Watchdog Alerted to 18 Suspected Weight-Loss Jab Deaths

ITV News has discovered that the UK’s drugs regulator has been alerted to 18 deaths with suspected links to weight-loss injections over the past four years.
November 29, 2024

Over 800 Million Adults Living With Diabetes, With More Than Half Not Receiving Treatment

The total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million – over four times the total number in 1990, according to findings from a global analysis.
November 29, 2024

Magnesium and Calcium Deficiencies Linked to Cognitive Decline in Seniors

A new study shows that hospitalized patients aged 60 and older with magnesium and calcium deficiencies present lower scores on cognitive tests.
November 29, 2024

High Exposure to Everyday Chemicals Linked to Asthma Risk in Children

A new study by researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children.
November 22, 2024

When Sun Protection Begets Malnutrition: Vitamin D Deficiency in Japanese Women

Excessive sunburn prevention measures are causing a severe problem of vitamin D deficiency, particularly among young women in Japan.