There is unanimous agreement on the need to accelerate and fund research on the development of new health measures for outbreaks and epidemics, and on guaranteeing access equity around the world
A study estimates that more than one billion people are affected and reveals that nutritional imbalances continue to rise. Childhood obesity has quadrupled over the course of three decades
People can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s been a day since they’ve had a fever
Mauritius authorities blocked the ship with more than 3,000 passengers and crew from docking Sunday because 15 people onboard were ill
Negotiations of the multilateral pandemic agreement are on the wrong track. At stake is our chance of preventing the next global infectious crisis from turning into another catastrophe
Research suggests that having to obtain parental permission can be a significant barrier to teens accessing treatment
It is recommended that those who have been exposed to the disease and have never had it get a vaccination
An analysis using pre-pandemic data suggests there’s a mental health crisis among young people’s mental health, but overlooks significant external factors
January can be the worst month for these illnesses and vaccination rates are low
New research indicates that people with this condition have a dysregulated complement system. The discovery opens the door to drug development and diagnostic tests
Major advances in scientific knowledge always precede technological innovation
Companies are rerouting around South Africa to avoid militia attacks in Yemen in one of the biggest disruptions to world trade since the Covid-19 pandemic
Journalists from different origins have come together to trace the origins of fake news and combat the most viral misinformation being circulated in Spanish. These fact-checkers have detected how toxic media especially affects Latino communities in the United States
Americans have also been slow to get other vaccinations. Only about 18% have gotten an updated Covid-19 shot that became available in September
The feeling of being caught in a never-ending cycle of infection has been reinforced by the pandemic, but epidemiologists say respiratory viruses have not become more aggressive
Researchers have mapped the evolutionary traps facing society, from chemical pollution to misaligned technology, and proposed ways to avoid them
The report contradicted long-held perceptions that chronic fatigue syndrome is a rich white woman’s disease. The number is likely boosted by some of the patients with long Covid
An estimated 5.6% of patients suffer from anosmia more than six months after passing through the acute phase of the disease
What started as a simple friendly gesture has become a trend followed by owners and fans of the brand around the world
The routes are located in low-income neighborhoods, where the population depends on surface transportation. The White House has committed to reducing the sector’s carbon footprint by 85% by 2050
Some states have online options that create a QR code. Health officials recommend keeping your card in a safe place if you still have one
Hungarian-American Katalin Karikó and American Drew Weissman were cited for contributing to vaccine development during ‘one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times’
The first results of an experiment with animals suggest that ventilation would stop infections less than hygiene
A flu vaccination and that updated COVID-19 shot are urged for just about everyone, starting with babies as young as 6 months.
Starting September 25, people can order four free Covid tests per household. Here’s all the information you need about these kits
The White House is aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cases that has typically come during colder months
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has killed hundreds of cattle in Europe after being detected in November 2022