A new blood test analyzing sphingolipid-to-steroid ratios may predict asthma attacks years in advance, offering improved early risk insight beyond traditional tests.
In Lugo, health specialists and patient advocates create an accessible exercise guide for cancer patients, featuring simple activities using water bottles to support wellbeing.
Research shows that movies and TV often depict CPR using outdated techniques, potentially confusing viewers about proper hands-only CPR and when and whom it benefits.
Daily omega-3 supplements show mixed effects on blood sugar — generally little change for most people, with occasional modest benefits in specific groups amid inconsistent research findings.
Doctors say many people don’t need supplements without deficiency; they can interact with medications, have risks, and should be tailored to individual needs with medical guidance.
Explore 17 heart-healthy, high-protein breakfast recipes — from protein shakes to savory egg cups — designed to nourish your heart and keep you full all morning.
Six podcasts explore medicine and health care through science, policy, and storytelling, offering listeners a reflective way to understand modern health beyond headlines.
Summary (Max 200 Characters) New data shows Oregon hospitals failed to meet most national goals for preventing health care‑associated infections in 2024, despite some progress and ongoing improvement efforts.
Health officials in India are battling a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal — a deadly pathogen with no cure or vaccine, prompting quarantine and epidemic warnings.
After years of investigation, New Brunswick health officials find no evidence of a mysterious brain disease in hundreds of reported neurological cases, attributing symptoms to known illnesses.
Africa CDC says mpox is no longer a continental public health emergency after sustained declines in cases and deaths, shifting focus to long‑term vigilance.
Scientists used zebrafish to test uncertain SMN1 gene variants in two babies, finding they were not harmful and helping doctors avoid expensive, unnecessary SMA treatment.
Lawrence wastewater shows elevated levels of six viruses — COVID‑19, flu A & B, RSV, metapneumovirus, and norovirus — indicating widespread viral circulation amid early seasonal activity.
Summary (Max 200 characters) Hong Kong’s flu vaccination rates are lagging as winter influenza activity rises, with experts urging residents to get their shots ahead of Lunar New Year to curb severe cases.
An adult with measles visited Ridgefield High School in Clark County while contagious, prompting health officials to notify those at risk and stress the importance of vaccination.
Ultra-thin, wireless nanotechnology converts safe near-infrared light into electrical stimulation for damaged retinas, showing promise for future vision restoration.
Through creating floral arrangements and sharing in floristry sessions, individuals found soft, creative spaces to express emotions and connect with mental health challenges.
Short-term oatmeal consumption shows evidence of lowering total and LDL cholesterol, with early effects seen in just two days, though lasting benefits depend on broader dietary habits.
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.