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Scientists found that when mountain lions are nearby, the odds of a vehicle colliding with a deer shrank.

A rat eats seeds in the Karni Mata temple in India. (Getty Images)Rats, and the fleas that live on them, can be carriers of deadly diseases — including typhu...

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defended Uganda’s decision to declare the end of its Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak before completing the conventional 42-day waiting period, saying the country remained focused on the primary objective of halting transmission and protecting public health. Uganda discharged its last confirmed Ebola patient from the … The post WHO defends Uganda’s early declar

Agreed work includes disease tracking and student mental-health tools; a regional AI lab and joint action plan are planned for nine member states.

The Tampa Bay Times reports that a routine screening identified high-risk HPV in Eileen McGill Fox, later followed by vulvar, cervical and anal cancer diagno...

The FDOH in Miami-Dade County issued an alert for mosquito-borne illness in response to a recently confirmed case of "locally-acquired" dengue.

A landowner told the DNR that the female deer was lethargic and unafraid of humans.

Broccoli is a great source of fiber, but these five whole grains provide even more per serving. Dietitians share their favorite high-fiber picks and how to use them.

Dietitians reveal how eating a banana every day can benefit your health, along with possible drawbacks and side effects of eating too many.

Partnership announced at the 16th ECSA-HC Best Practice Forum MANZINI, Swaziland and ESWATINI, Swaziland and WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd ("Skye") and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community …

Adding fiber-rich foods to your diet? Learn 5 common fiber mistakes, from increasing intake too fast to skipping water, variety, and prebiotic foods.

Partnership announced at the 16th ECSA-HC Best Practice Forum MANZINI, Swaziland and ESWATINI, Swaziland and WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd ("Skye") and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community …

Gen Z and Millennials are shelling out big bucks on sleep aides and supplements to meet their personal health goals

A group of brain cells called orexin neurons appears to help us keep working when reaching a reward becomes increasingly difficult. Blocking their activity weakened motivation in rats, pointing to a possible new target for understanding why people sometimes s…

A heartwarming video captures a Golden Retriever named Beau sharing sweet kisses with a toddler after waking from a nap. In homes where dogs and children gro...

Andrew Huberman's recent comments about full-body MRIs sparked a new wave of controversy. Here's what happened.

Discover how to eat oatmeal for optimal cholesterol-lowering benefits, plus expert tips for heart-healthy habits.

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo as the Ebola outbreak spreads at an alarming rate. Aid workers say the outbreak is the fastest-growing in history, with 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of Monday. Health workers in the o…

When people feel disadvantaged compared to their peers, they are more likely to view relationships as mere transactions. A new psychology study reveals how this sense of relative deprivation causes individuals to treat others as tools for personal gain.

Dharwad launches World Breastfeeding Week drive across 32 PHCs, 19 urban centres and 21 Namma Clinics, promoting colostrum and breastfeeding benefits.

Malnad leaders oppose 7th Western Ghats ESA draft, saying Kasturirangan report ignores ground realities and could hit farming, roads, schools and hospitals.

Training sessions are usually designed for dogs, but one little boy seemed convinced he had been invited too. Standing beside a Golden Retriever named Ranger...

This study shows that GPCR-based norepinephrine and dopamine sensors display crosstalk in several brain areas. Relative innervation densities determine the extent of crosstalk, and loss-of-function controls are required to interpret sensor signals.