Sewage monitoring may provide earlier warning of pertussis outbreaks
Pertussis, or whooping cough, continues to cause periodic outbreaks worldwide and can be especially dangerous for infants who…
The surprising perks and hidden benefits of getting a flu shot
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 23 Jun, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Parents sentenced in Whanganui over neglect of sick teen boy, who later died
Ultimately, the lung infection led to a cardiac arrest and stroke, and he later died. His parents’ failure…
Blue inhaler alert for asthma sufferers as Dr Ranj explains guidelines
The health expert shares the latest guidelines on today’s episode of the show (Image: Getty ) NHS health…
Gut microbiome analysis may help detect Parkinson’s before symptoms appear
Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease,…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Lingering brain inflammation found after mild COVID infection
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and…
Is that three-week cough still contagious? Why it lingers and when to worry
There some simple practical ways that help soothe throat irritation and ease a lingering cough. One way is…
Read how the Yogi govt is dismantling the codeine smuggling network
The crackdown on the illegal codeine cough syrup network in Uttar Pradesh has intensified sharply. So far, 128 FIRs…
Pneumonia in winters: Early warning signs parents should watch out for, 4 tips to protect your child’s lungs |
Winter Is Peak Season for Childhood Pneumonia: These Symptoms Should Send Parents to the Doctor Pneumonia is one…
Kennel cough symptoms and treatment: What dog owners need to know this summer
Witney said kennel cough outbreaks often came in waves, going through doggy daycares or kennels. It was a…
New AI tools offer hope for global TB elimination
Researchers have unveiled new AI tools, from smartphone cough analysis to child-friendly screening systems, which could transform how…