Health
Get trusted health news on medicine, diseases, research, healthcare systems, nutrition, wellness and public health.
Singapore deploys N95 mask distribution and haze shelters as air quality alerts rise
2 weeks ago
Singapore deploys N95 mask distribution and haze shelters as air quality alerts rise
The primary objective of the task force is to protect the health and well-being of the public, with a specific…
Air Force Basic Training Flu Outbreak Amid Vaccine Policy Shift; WHO Updates 2027 Southern Hemisphere Recommendations
2 weeks ago
Air Force Basic Training Flu Outbreak Amid Vaccine Policy Shift; WHO Updates 2027 Southern Hemisphere Recommendations
This surge in cases follows a significant policy change announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in April, which made the…
CDC Activates Screening Measures for Travelers from Russian Plague Outbreak
2 weeks ago
CDC Activates Screening Measures for Travelers from Russian Plague Outbreak
The decision follows reports that a Russian laboratory worker died from pneumonic plague, a severe form of the disease that…
Early-onset cancer rates rising sharply among under-50s in UK, US, and Netherlands
2 weeks ago
Early-onset cancer rates rising sharply among under-50s in UK, US, and Netherlands
The analysis covered 12 specific cancer sites. In England, data from 2001 to 2023 showed a near fourfold increase in…
Russia reports no plague cases in Siberia to WHO as assessments continue
2 weeks ago
Russia reports no plague cases in Siberia to WHO as assessments continue
The primary focus of the current public health response remains on determining whether the laboratory worker’s death was related to…
Russia investigates death of plague institute worker after reports of suspected pneumonic plague
2 weeks ago
Russia investigates death of plague institute worker after reports of suspected pneumonic plague
Reports indicate that the worker fell ill a few days before her death, with unconfirmed accounts suggesting the infection may…
U.S. and Russia Discuss Suspected Plague Outbreak in Siberia Following Employee Death
2 weeks ago
U.S. and Russia Discuss Suspected Plague Outbreak in Siberia Following Employee Death
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation on Tuesday, revealing he has scheduled a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
US and WHO urge transparency as Russia dismisses plague outbreak concerns
2 weeks ago
US and WHO urge transparency as Russia dismisses plague outbreak concerns
Top officials at the UN health agency have stated that they do not currently know how the lab worker died.…
WHO says lack of data from Russia prevents full risk assessment of suspected plague case
2 weeks ago
WHO says lack of data from Russia prevents full risk assessment of suspected plague case
The case involves a 28-year-old female employee at an anti-plague research institute in the eastern city of Irkutsk, who died…
WHO Seeks Clarification After Death of Siberian Researcher Linked to Plague Institute
2 weeks ago
WHO Seeks Clarification After Death of Siberian Researcher Linked to Plague Institute
The WHO has not yet determined the cause of death but has cited initial, unconfirmed reports suggesting pneumonic plague. Through…