WHO warns that climate shocks across Africa are accelerating disease outbreaks, as floods, heat, and drought reshape transmission patterns and strain already fragile health systems.
The NHS is expanding a national cancer gene database to help identify patients at higher inherited risk, aiming for earlier detection, tailored screening, and more personalized prevention.
New research suggests blood-based epigenetic markers may help identify early risk in prediabetes, offering a potential tool for earlier intervention before diabetes develops.
Mexico has opened a 60-day public consultation to revise and strengthen NOM-051 food labeling rules, inviting citizens to help shape clearer nutrition information on packaged products.
Studies suggest fungal causes of community-acquired pneumonia are often missed in outpatient care, delaying accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for some patients.
Manitoba hires 13 doctors from the U.S. to address healthcare staffing shortages, with the Premier calling the move a demonstration of Canadian values.
Research suggests mosquitoes in Brazil’s shrinking Atlantic Forest are increasingly feeding on humans, as habitat loss reduces wildlife diversity and reshapes disease risk dynamics.
Thailand tightens health surveillance as India reports a Nipah virus outbreak; the country remains free of cases but increases screening and coordination with public health networks.
The U.S. vaccine advisory panel chair’s comments on optional vaccines sparked debate on personal choice versus public health, with major medical groups defending long-standing immunization practices.
British Columbia’s HPV self-screening program helps people test for cervical cancer risk at home, improving access, reducing barriers, and supporting prevention efforts.
New research suggests near-infrared red-light therapy may help protect collegiate football players’ brains from inflammation over a season, offering hope for improved neural health.
An air quality warning is in effect for Prince George due to elevated fine particulate matter; residents are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor activity and monitor symptoms.
Northern Health reports two additional measles cases in northeast B.C., continuing the region’s outbreak; health officials urge vigilance, symptom monitoring and vaccination.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has escalated to over 700 confirmed cases, with reports indicating that the numbers continue to rise. Health officials are urging vaccination and public awareness to curb the spread.
Major philanthropic foundations pledge $60 million in grants through the Gr‑ADI consortium to accelerate discovery of new antibiotics targeting drug‑resistant bacteria worldwide.
India is taking swift measures to manage the new virus outbreak. This has prompted concerns about public health and safety, and authorities are mobilizing resources to identify the virus and control its spread.
Zebrafish research helped scientists interpret rare genetic variants in two infants, guiding clinical decisions and easing uncertainty about spinal muscular atrophy risk.
Three mindful practices — HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening, and accessible testing — can help lower the risk of cervical cancer.
A medical mystery in New Brunswick sparked years of investigation into unusual neurological symptoms. By 2026, official reports and studies found no evidence of a new disease, attributing cases to known conditions.
5,500-year-old DNA from Colombia shows treponemal bacteria existed in the Americas long before Columbus, reshaping our understanding of syphilis’ origins.
Declining heart disease deaths reflect small daily choices — diet, movement, sleep, quitting smoking, and regular check‑ups — that nurture heart health and longevity.
Harvard brain expert shares six daily habits — SHIELD: Sleep, stress, social ties, exercise, learning, diet — to nourish brain health and slow aging with mindful living.
New research shows higher BMI may directly raise risk of vascular dementia, partly through elevated blood pressure, highlighting prevention through weight and cardiovascular health.
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed at a New Jersey commercial farm, prompting quarantine and monitoring; officials say public risk is low.