Limited access and funding hinders Ebola response in southern Congo, WHO says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and required funding are the key challenges facing health officials trying to…
As Ebola outbreak kills 16 people in Congo, WHO official says Trump’s aid cuts “will definitely have an impact”
Johannesburg — The Minister of Health for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Samuel Roger Kamba, confirmed last week an…
Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has…
‘Some areas are at risk year-round’
As global temperatures rise, communities across the Pacific Islands are facing a new health emergency: a fast-spreading outbreak…
Congo’s new Ebola outbreak: What to know
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s authorities announced earlier this week a new Ebola outbreak, which has killed more…
Chagas disease, long considered only a threat abroad, is established in California and the Southern U.S.
It’s one of the most insidious diseases you’ve never heard of, but Chagas is here in California and…
‘This is a historic milestone’
India’s transition to renewable energy sources — solar, wind, and hydro — is making a huge environmental difference…
‘We are seeing history repeating itself’
Officials with the World Health Organization are alerting the public to a potential revival of epidemic proportions. New…
Follow the ‘1-set rule,’ eat popcorn, brush your teeth before breakfast — plus 5 more health tips to help you have a great week
Hello, health enthusiasts! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I’m here to round up this week’s best wellness…
What to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant named stratus
Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many…
Explainer | What you should know about Chikungunya fever, the illness surging in China
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was considering a travel notice for China…
Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage
A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards.…