Maternal exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy linked to lower myelination in newborns’ brains
A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation…
Rising antibiotic resistance is putting routine infections back in the danger zone
A new WHO analysis reveals accelerating resistance in critical pathogens and widening global inequities, urging countries to strengthen…
Global antibiotic resistance reaches alarming levels in 2023
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic…
Teenagers facing ‘emerging crisis’ of high death rates, global study warns
The world faces an “emerging crisis” of high death rates among the youth despite significant improvements in global…
How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily
A systematic review reveals apple cider vinegar as a promising, accessible aid for weight and metabolic health, but…
Mobile app improves reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions in Uganda
Results from a ground-breaking new trial published in The Lancet Global Health show that a mobile application, Med Safety, improved the…
Female-specific mechanism enhances heat production in brown fat
Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to…
The economic impact of us funding for malaria
The report evaluates the direct and indirect economic benefits of US funding for malaria control through two major…
Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer remains a major global health challenge, ranking among the six most common cancers worldwide…