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The High Court in Bushenyi has acquitted a medical doctor of rape and incest charges involving his daughter after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, ending a case that has been before the courts since 2022.

The Uganda Virus Research Institute says it has identified 142 viruses during its 90-year history, highlighting the country's growing role in global disease surveillance as scientists continue to monitor emerging pathogens capable of triggering future outbreaks.

An outbreak of cyclospora has some people eating less produce, but a global study found kids eat too few fruits and vegetables. Here’s what parents should know.

Mosquitoes kill an estimated 700,000 people a year worldwide. Experts verify why some people are bigger targets than others this summer.

Developing a new cancer medicine is often measured in years rather than months. On July 14, Ugandan scientist Matthias Magoola reached one of those milestones when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlined the next steps for his company’s proposed lower-cost version of a widely used cancer treatment. The FDA sent Magoola detailed comments on […] The post FDA opens door for Uganda’s cancer drug appeared first on

Amid funding cuts and political barriers, researchers are asking whether the campaign can ever succeed, and what to do next.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.

A new American Heart Association statement says many adults can safely drink more coffee than they might expect — but there are important caveats.

We asked three board-certified dermatologists to explain why it happens, how to calm it down quickly, and what not to do if your skin suddenly starts feeling prickly.

Find out what sweet and savory options a cardiologist recommends for a heart-healthy breakfast, plus tips for choosing other heart-healthy options.

When the iconic rock band Queen asked, "Who wants to live forever?" the question was rhetorical, but for many people, the answer was "Yes".

But politics could derail the one thing to unlock it.

What should you eat for better memory and attention? Learn from a specialist on which nutrient-rich foods deserve a spot in your diet. | Health

Your risk of falling rises years before you’d expect.

Some young people are designing their own supplement regimens, often without a doctor’s input and using advice from social media.

Philly Pretzel Factory, Campbell's, and Honeygrow are taking notice as one in eight Americans use weight-loss medications.

Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.

New research suggests drinking one cup of coffee a day is actually worse for your health than drinking four—but that fifth shot could cause heart failure.

Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered at a community meeting demanding answers after several cases of children in Ladera Ranch were diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in recent years. Since 2007, around nine children living in the upscale Ladera Ranc…

A 42-day surveillance period will determine whether the country has truly contained the outbreak Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has entered a crucial phase in its latest battle against Ebola after discharging the country’s last confirmed patient, beginning the mandatory 42-day period required before the outbreak can officially be declared … The post Uganda’s Ebola battle enters its final test appeared firs

"The greatest wealth is health," the ancient Roman poet Virgil once said. Today, that wisdom extends beyond the body. A healthy brain shapes every conversation, every memory, every decision and every cherished moment with loved ones.Most people spend years wo…

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Researchers are applying evolutionary theory to cancer by changing treatments before tumors have time to develop resistance. Mathematical models suggest that rapid, carefully timed switches between multiple therapies could improve cure rates.