Texas measles outbreak puts a weakened health system on the ropes
Lack of resources for healthcare and the growth of the anti-vaccine movement make it difficult to confront the worst wave of infections in three decades
Incorrect arm positioning can lead to false hypertension diagnoses: ‘We make mistakes in measuring blood pressure more often than not’
Common mistakes include failures to ensure a calm environment and that patients remain seated five minutes prior to their test
Robert F. Kennedy, anti-vaxxer, conspiracy theorist, and now US health secretary
The black sheep of the Democratic family dynasty threw his weight behind President-elect Donald Trump after ending his own bid for the White House
Gummies laced with natural hallucinogens put Europe and the US on alert
The sweets have been linked to three deaths in America and at least one hospitalization in Germany
Democratic Republic of the Congo begins vaccinating against mpox: ‘It is a lifesaver’
Laetitia Kasongo|Goma (DRC)|
The vaccination campaign in the country worst hit by the virus began on Saturday. The DRC has already recorded about 1,000 deaths and its government is calling for more doses to protect the population
Experiment confirms that bird flu in the US is spread by milking procedures
Controlled infection of cows in a high-security Kansas lab sheds light on the H5N1 transmission route, while experts call for ‘mass surveillance’ to stop an outbreak in Europe
Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission
An individual from Missouri with no known exposure to risk factors got infected, and a close contact developed symptoms but was not tested. The second case was not disclosed until later, drawing criticism over authorities’ lack of transparency
Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon: What you need to know
A case of the disease that killed millions in medieval times was registered in the U.S. However, experts say there’s no reason for concern
Covid-19 cases on the rise: Is the world facing a new wave?
Infections are increasing, but experts have detected no greater severity in symptoms or resistance to vaccines in the most recent strains circulating worldwide
The White House declares war on xylazine, the ‘zombie drug’ linked to spike in fentanyl overdoses
Known on the streets as tranq, it is an animal sedative that causes severe skin wounds. Dealers mix it with the opiate to make it cheaper and to prolong its effects
Drug overdoses in the US slightly increased last year. But experts see hopeful signs
New estimates from the CDC show about nearly 110,000 U.S. overdose deaths in 2022. That’s nearly 2% more than 2021
Treasury Department faces increasing pressure to combat deadly fentanyl
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the U.S. today. The CDC estimates that 71,000 people died from overdosing on synthetic opioids such as fentanyl in 2021, up from almost 58,000 in 2020
US maternal deaths dropped in 2022, after Covid-19 spike
According to a final tally released Thursday, more than 1,200 U.S. women died in 2021 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
Ousted Catalan officials petition Supreme Court for release from jail
Ex-deputy premier Oriol Junqueras and aides pledge to abide by Article 155 of Constitution despite opposing it politically
Just a quarter of Catalans want to continue with current secession strategy
Weary voters step back from hard-line independence tactics, according to Metroscopia survey for EL PAÍS