California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
It would be the biggest test yet of using Medicaid money for housing.
Scientists discover odd treatment for anxiety
There is a strong link between the sense of smell and emotional well-being
WHO to rehab 100 health centres in 12 districts of flood hit Balochistan
The provincial health department and WHO signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs).
Cancer: Time of day may matter for diagnosis, treatment
The circadian rhythm is basically a master clock for the body.
Eating high-fat, high-sugar foods can change our brains to prefer sweets
Eating high amounts of certain foods can contribute to specific health conditions.
UN head says survival depends on how people manage water
The conference included many verbal pledges to improve water supplies.
Equatorial Guinea confirms eight new cases of Marburg virus
The WHO said that brings the country’s total number of cases to nine.
Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time
The leaked water remains contained on-site and has not been detected in any local drinking water.
Court blocks Covid-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
The ruling maintains the status quo for federal employee vaccines.
NC approves Medicaid expansion, reversing long opposition
North Carolina is among states with Republican leaders that are considering expanding Medicaid.
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
Among all US 8-year-olds, 1 in 36 had autism in 2020, the CDC estimated.
Focused ultrasound can improve Parkinson's symptoms for up to one year
The improvements lasted up to one year in 77% of those who responded to the treatment.
Sleep quality more important for quality of life than sleep duration, study finds
They based their analysis on the parameters of well-being.
Junior doctors in England to strike for four days in April
Junior doctors in England to strike for four days in April
Woman dies of Covid in Lahore
Health authorities have issued an alert to all public and private healthcare institutions.
Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
While Tanzania has never previously recorded a Marburg case.
Increasing threat of spread of Antimicrobial-resistant fungus in healthcare facilities
People who are very sick, have invasive medical devices.
China approves first domestic mRNA vaccine for Covid-19
mRNA vaccines are considered among the most effective in reducing severe infections and deaths.
Tanzania detects its first-ever cases of the highly fatal Marburg viral disease
Among the dead was a health worker, the WHO said.
People who have these 'Big Five' personality traits are happier throughout their lives
People with certain personality traits, like extroversion, are generally happier than others.
Treating a heart attack before it happens: It may not be a science fiction
65% of people who have heart attack over the age of 65 die within eight years of initial incident
With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties
A Senate subcommittee heard emotional testimony from family members.
Report says 43,000 estimated dead in Somalia drought last year
A food security assessment released last month.
Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny
The close attention on an abortion case also shows how stakes are ever-higher in a post-Roe v.
Can physical activity at the right time of day increase fat loss?
Much debate exists over what is the best time of day to exercise for the most benefits.
Study shows vaccination could reduce risk of long Covid
The study included 2,402 Covid-positive and 821 Covid-negative people.
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
The data had long been sought by retired military aviators.
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
The governor called the plan the next step in how California expands services for unhoused people.
California, drugmaker partner to produce affordable insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
US warns about fake, dangerous pills being sold in Mexico
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should exercise caution.
Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health
In a video taken by a fellow passenger, Torres loudly threatens to kill people.
New Covid origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
How the coronavirus emerged remains unclear.
Grey area: chilling past of world's biggest brain collection
Neither the deceased nor their families were ever asked permission.
Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate
A woman in Colombia dodged her own family's similar Alzheimer's destiny for nearly three decades.
Covid-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The FDA said using Paxlovid in high-risk patients could prevent 1,500 Covid-19 deaths.
US pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after Covid spike
More than 1,200 US women died in 2021 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.
Britain and healthcare unions agree on pay rise proposal after months of strikes
Britain and healthcare unions agree on pay rise proposal after months of strikes
Three years on, why don't we know the extent of long Covid?
The World Health Organization estimates between 10% and 20% of people infected with Covid.
A large number of Aga Khan Hospital staff infected with Covid
Administration has issued an alert letter to all staff and students in the hospital and university.
Hypertension: Salt intake may affect men and women differently
Obesity Trusted Source is a primary risk factor for hypertension
Three Cups of Coffee a day may help reduce body fat and Diabetes Risk
Another study found that caffeine intake results in a reduction in body fat.
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The plan would limit toxic PFAS chemicals to the lowest level that tests can detect.
Thousands of hospital doctors walk out in latest UK strike
Doctors say years of below-inflation pay increases mean they have effectively had a 26% pay cut.
Asthma and COPD medication albuterol is in short supply: What you can do about it
Asthma and COPD medication albuterol is in short supply: What you can do about it
Heart disease: Is this protein test a better predictor of risk than cholesterol levels?
The test can be used to identify more patients at risk for heart disease.
Brain Cancer Treatment: How 'Awake Surgery' and other innovations are providing hope
Brain cancer remains one of the most confounding cancers to understand and treat.
Masks stay put in Japan as three-year request to wear them ends
Kishida, however, asked people to use masks around vulnerable people.
Vaccination could reduce risk of long Covid, study shows
Researchers have found that getting vaccinated could potentially reduce the risk of long Covid.
Burning eyes, dead fish; red tide flares up on Florida coast
Nearly two tons of debris, mainly dead fish, were cleared from Pinellas County beaches.
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic or rush treatment decisions.
House votes to declassify info about origins of Covid-19
US intelligence agencies are divided over a lab leak or a spillover from animals is source of the virus.
This protein may target major cause of obesity, mouse study finds
PEPITEM prevented or reversed the effects of a high-fat diet on the pancreas, researchers found.
Mental-health crisis from Covid pandemic was minimal - study
Most people are resilient and made the best of a difficult situation, it says.
Is there a direct link between irregular heart rhythm and dementia risk?
Scientists found the risk to be higher in healthier adults under the age of 65.
Study finds people with insomnia nearly 70% more at risk for a heart attack
Lack of sleep can lead to a long list of chronic health issues.
Zero-calorie sweetener erythritol linked to higher rates of heart attack, stroke
The team found that the presence of the sweetener made it easier for platelets to cause clotting.
US to relax Covid testing rules for travelers from China
The restrictions were put in place on Dec. 28 and took effect on Jan. 5 amid a surge in infections.
Medical tourism: Traveling outside US for care is common
This travel is popular with people who have no health insurance or plans.
Malnutrition rises in pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries
The affected girls and women have increased from 5.5 million in 2020 to 6.9 million in 2022.
FDA: Two more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks
There's no indication the latest recalls are related to those products.
Informing doctors of a patient overdose may help reduce the overprescription of opioids
The communication also included measures for safely prescribing opioids.
Can poor sleep impact your weight loss goals?
They found that better sleep was linked to greater adherence to a 12-month weight loss intervention.
How being on Keto or Paleo can affect the planet
Researchers took information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035
Low or middle-income countries in Africa and Asia are expected to see the greatest rises.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks
Statins remain "the cornerstone of cholesterol-lowering therapies," stressed Dr. Steven Nissen.
Degenerative disc disease: Can injections help relieve back pain?
This condition can start developing in your 30s and 40s.
Could a low sodium diet sometimes do more harm than good?
People with heart failure have been told to pay special attention to their sodium intake.
Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection: Officials
Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled organism that lives in soil and warm fresh water.
Exercise may be more effective than medication for managing mental health
According to the World Health Organization, mental health affects 1 in 8 people all over the world.
A new therapeutic target for the prevention of heart failure due to aortic stenosis
Heart failure is prevalent in people who have aortic stenosis.
Purple vegetables and tubers may have superior anti-diabetic properties
If diabetes is not managed properly, it can cause many health problems over time.
Is the ketogenic diet right for autoimmune conditions?
We are still uncovering the exact mechanisms behind why and how this diet works.
Starting immunotherapy before surgery improves the outlook for patients with stage III-IV melanoma
Researchers found that benefit from neoadjuvant therapy was consistent across a range of factors.
Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera
Other countries facing outbreaks of cholera include Lebanon and Syria.
Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures
Italy has recorded more than 188,000 COVID-19 deaths.
FBI director says Covid pandemic likely caused by China lab leak
Wray said he couldn't share many details of the agency's assessment because they were classified.
How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people
Experts marvel at how disease detectives pieced together the case.
Concerns grow in Kolkata as Adenovirus claims lives of at least three children
Three children have died due to the infection.
For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science
Some scientists worry he may return to the sort of work he did before.
Final state emergencies winding down three years into pandemic
As California’s emergency winds down, such declarations continue in just five other states.
Coronavirus origins still a mystery three years into Covid-19 pandemic
The US Department of Energy has assessed with "low confidence" in that it began with a lab leak.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas users risk spine damage, say doctors
Heavy use can lead to a vitamin deficiency that damages nerves in the spinal cord.
Does vitamin D help in reducing the risk of asthma attacks?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that people can get through diet, supplements, and sun exposure.
Shionogi sees Covid pill reaping $2 billion in annual sales upon US approval
Competing drugs are also under the microscope for their potential to deliver similar outcomes.
EU regulator recommends against approval for Merck's Covid pill for adults
The antiviral pill could not demonstrate benefits in treatment of Covid patients.
China reports seven Covid-related hospital deaths from Feb. 17-23
France drops Covid testing for travellers from China.
Sea lions, birds found dead at bird flu hit Peruvian coast
Birds, sea lions and otters have been found infected or dead at Lima department’s beaches.
Could exercise be a potent weapon against neurodegenerative conditions?
Studies are showing that not only can exercise reduce the risk but it might also slow the progress.
Spanish authorities detect first suspected case of Marburg disease
Equatorial Guinea quarantined more than 200 people.
Bird flu situation 'worrying', WHO working with Cambodia
The UN health agency last assessed the risk to humans from avian flu as low earlier this month.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions.
FDA authorizes combination flu-Covid test for home use
The Lucira Covid-19 and Flu Home test can be purchased without a prescription.
Flu experts gather with H5N1 risk on the agenda
There have been very few human cases, and the WHO currently assesses the threat to humans as low.
Father of Cambodian girl who died from bird flu tests positive for virus
Authorities collected samples from 12 people on Thursday who were in contact with the girl.
Ways to stop heart palpitations
Heart palpitations may occur as a result of certain lifestyle factors.
How much should I weigh for my height and age?
An individual may define their ideal weight as the one with which they feel the most comfortable.
What can I do to make my cough go away?
People use a range of natural remedies to try to treat a persistent cough.
Sliding vaccine sales, new costs, squeeze Moderna 4Q profit
Sliding vaccine sales, new costs, squeeze Moderna 4Q profit
Ukrainian army medics fight to save lives near frontline
The number of patients brought in - up to 25 per day - has risen sharply over the past two weeks.
In test, zaps to spine help two stroke survivors move arms
Nearly 800,000 people in the US alone suffer a stroke each year.
Seasonal sleeping: Why we need more rest in the winter
Going to sleep earlier in the winter might help accommodate human seasonality.
Are eyes the windows to our health? Sighting dementia, MS, and diabete
Eye is the only part of the body where doctors can, non-invasively, examine the inside of an organ.
China's zero-Covid structures take on second lives
Local governments in China spent about 200 billion yuan ($29 billion) on the testing programme.
Boy, 11, dies of infection after sprained ankle
Jesse Brown was injured while using a treadmill last month.
Mentally ill man froze to death in Alabama jail
Mitchell, who had a history of drug addiction, was arrested Jan. 12
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?
China says 200 million treated, pandemic 'decisively' beaten
With 800,000 of the most critically ill patients having recovered.
Covid-19 infection gives similar immunity to vaccination: Study
Ten months after getting Covid-19, people still had an 88 per cent lower risk of reinfection.
France drops Covid testing restrictions for travellers from China
The restrictions were introduced as China experienced a wave of coronavirus infections.
Marburg Virus Outbreak: What to Know About the Signs and Symptoms
The WHO said it is sending medical teams to affected areas.
Rheumatoid arthritis drug may help slow the effects of aging on blood production
Rheumatoid arthritis drug may help slow the effects of aging on blood production
Healthy, plant-rich diets help lower the risk of early death, new study confirms
Studies have generally focused on the life-promoting benefits of individual foods or food component.
Bank of Punjab to solve LC problems of pharmaceutical industry, says Dr Javed Akram
Two-day Pak Pharma expo concludes at Lahore's Expo Center
Two-day pharma and healthcare expo kickstarts in Lahore
More than 100 companies will exhibit their products
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
The rare virus was first identified in 1967.
Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity
Study analyzed nationwide data from 50 cohorts of schoolchildren from January 2005 to August 2016.
Twelve home remedies for stomach pain
This pain can vary in intensity and affect different areas of the abdomen.
What are the worst fruits for someone with diabetes?
What are the worst fruits for someone with diabetes?
China reports 912 Covid-related hospital deaths from Feb. 3-9
China reports 912 Covid-related hospital deaths from Feb 3-9
Stigma and poverty stymie cancer treatment as rates rise in Kenya
Stigma and poverty stymie cancer treatment as rates rise in Kenya
Health crisis leads scores of Yanomami to roam the streets
Health crisis leads scores of Yanomami to roam the streets
How new genetic disease research may help reduce the number of infant deaths
How new genetic disease research may help reduce the number of infant deaths
Can eating 1-3 eggs per week help protect the heart?
Can eating 1-3 eggs per week help protect the heart?
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased death risk from breast and ovarian cancer
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased death risk from breast and ovarian cancer
Poor mental health linked to higher risk among young adults
Poor mental health linked to higher risk among young adults
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Pharmaceutical industry priority sector for LCs, says Qadir Patel
Seeks two weeks to take 'necessary' decisions
Police register 10 cases after 18 die due to toxic gases
Police register 10 cases after 18 die due to toxic gases
Peru reports hundreds of sea lion deaths due to bird flu
Peru reports hundreds of sea lion deaths due to bird flu
What three factors are most likely to contribute to weight gain?
What three factors are most likely to contribute to weight gain?
Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio
Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio
People predisposed to tooth cavities may also have heightened brain health risk
People predisposed to tooth cavities may also have heightened brain health risk
NYC ending Covid-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
NYC ending Covid-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
Pakistan's 4.8pc population has hearing problems: Sania Nishtar
Pakistan’s 4.8pc population has hearing problems: Sania Nishtar
Brain scans show effect of poverty, stress on black children
Brain scans show effect of poverty, stress on black children
Warmer temperatures could be helping dangerous fungi spread
Warmer temperatures could be helping dangerous fungi spread
Cardiovascular disease: Eating five eggs per week may help lower your risk
Cardiovascular disease: Eating five eggs per week may help lower your risk
Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease
Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease
California won't require Covid vaccine to attend schools
California won't require Covid vaccine to attend schools
African countries lack immediate access to cholera vaccine
There have been 27,300 new cases of cholera including 687 deaths in five African countries.
Psychedelic churches in US pushing boundaries of religion
Gonzales started howling, sobbing, laughing and repeatedly babbling.
Bill Clinton back at White House to push paid family leave
“We need more stories,” he declared. “Not process. Stories.”
Nebraska lawmakers put off vote on 'heartbeat' abortion ban
Hundreds of people crowded the halls of the state Capitol.
How will life change once the Covid-19 emergency ends?
How will life change once the Covid-19 emergency ends?
Soybean protein may help lower cholesterol, be as beneficial as statins
Soybean protein may help lower cholesterol, be as beneficial as statins
Three servings of grapes a day may reduce the chances of sunburn for some people
Three servings of grapes a day may reduce the chances of sunburn for some people
Could a drug for high blood pressure help slow aging?
Could a drug for high blood pressure help slow aging?
First case of BF.7 variant confirmed in Karachi: Health Department
First case of BF.7 variant confirmed in Karachi: Health Department
11-hour ambulance delay as UK healthcare hits crisis
11-hour ambulance delay as UK healthcare hits crisis
White House says US Covid emergency status to end May 11
White House says US Covid emergency status to end May 11
Weight loss: Study finds calorie restriction more effective than intermittent fasting
Weight loss: Study finds calorie restriction more effective than intermittent fasting
Could changes in speech patterns help diagnose depression early?
Could changes in speech patterns help diagnose depression early?
How does the human brain create consciousness, and why?
How does the human brain create consciousness, and why?
WHO maintains highest alert over COVID, but sees hope ahead
It is three years since the WHO first declared that COVID represented a global health emergency.
South Korea drops indoor anti-Covid mask mandate, infection fears linger
South Korea drops indoor anti-Covid mask mandate, infection fears linger
Under-funded WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health at key meeting
Under-funded WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health at key meeting
Countries requiring Covid tests for China travellers
Countries requiring Covid tests for China travellers
Japan will continue to monitor Covid situation in China, govt says
Japan will continue to monitor Covid situation in China, govt says
China says its current wave of Covid infections nearing an end
China says its current wave of Covid infections nearing an end
Japan gives priority review status to Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai, Biogen
Japan gives priority review status to Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai, Biogen
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Indonesian leprosy survivor crafts new limbs for shunned villagers
Indonesian leprosy survivor crafts new limbs for shunned villagers
Ivory Coast leprosy sufferers fight social exclusion
Ivory Coast leprosy sufferers fight social exclusion
France extends mandatory COVID tests for Chinese travellers until Feb 15
France extends mandatory COVID tests for Chinese travellers until Feb 15
'Constant danger': Life after leprosy, a long neglected disease
'Constant danger': Life after leprosy, a long neglected disease
FDA's advisers back plan to simplify Covid-19 vaccinations
FDA's advisers back plan to simplify Covid-19 vaccinations
US CDC still looking at potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent Covid shot
US CDC still looking at potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent Covid shot
China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80 percent
A wave of virus cases has washed over the world's most populous nation.
Guinea worm eradication effort enters 'most difficult' phase
Guinea worm eradication effort enters 'most difficult' phase
'Total torture': Sick Ukrainians gasp for oxygen amid blackouts
'Total torture': Sick Ukrainians gasp for oxygen amid blackouts
Passion, exercise, and meaningful relationships are a boon to brain health
Passion, exercise, and meaningful relationships are a boon to brain health
WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents
WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents
US proposes once-a-year Covid shots for most Americans
US proposes once-a-year Covid shots for most Americans
New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
'Not afraid of the virus': Wuhan turns page on Covid, three years on
'Not afraid of the virus': Wuhan turns page on Covid, three years on
China reports almost 13,000 new Covid-related deaths for Jan 13-19
China reports almost 13,000 new Covid-related deaths for Jan 13-19
Brazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people
Brazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people
People with cluster headaches more likely to have other illnesses
People with cluster headaches more likely to have other illnesses
China says Covid outbreak has infected 80% of population
China says Covid outbreak has infected 80% of population