Mysterious New Bacteria Discovered in the Amazon Raises Global Health Questions
Credit: A newly discovered species of Bartonella bacteria has been identified in sand flies from Brazil’s Amazon National…
Research reveals molecular details of ME/CFS and long COVID
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While…
A study on physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Tibetan and Han adolescents in Xizang | BMC Public Health
Research design This is a cross-sectional study, which aimed to investigate the PA and SB patterns of Tibetan…
Assessing the impact of childhood pneumococcal vaccination on pneumonia mortality in Colombia: a 14-year analysis | BMC Public Health
This 14-year time-series analysis, encompassing both pre-PCV10 and post-PCV10 data, provides valuable insights into the effect of pediatric…
Links between Korean baby boomers’ physical activity and health outcomes: a community health survey study | BMC Public Health
Statement of principal findings This study found that higher physical PA levels among Korean BBs were associated with…
Genetic clustering of swine influenza revealed in Northern Italy
A new scientific article, titled “Swine influenza surveillance in Italy uncovers regional and farm-based genetic clustering”, has been…
West Nile virus begins to infect residents of York Region | Spare News
York Region confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2025, after an individual in Vaughan…
RFK Jr. targets psychiatric meds, such as SSRIs, in wake of Minneapolis mass shooting
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that he’s looking into psychiatric medication as a…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
These Simple Everyday Treatments Offer Drug-Free Relief for Knee Arthritis
New research suggests that everyday therapies, such as knee braces, water-based exercise, and physical activity, may offer the…
Patient community must have a voice in public health AI
In both health care and public health — distinct but overlapping fields — generative AI is already reshaping…
How B Vitamins Could Slow Cognitive Decline and Protect Against Dementia
The family of B vitamins plays a surprisingly wide-ranging role in human health, influencing everything from brain function…