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A standard chemotherapy drug loaded in nanoparticles has been able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier when administered shortly after resection of the tumor, new research has suggested. | A standard chemotherapy drug loaded in nanoparticles has been able to…

Besigye collapses in court as he protests Judge Baguma decision for Trial to Proceed After Courtroom Outburst Over Legal Representation Kampala, Uganda | URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kizza Besigye has been rushed to hospital after he collapsed this afternoon in court. Reports indicate he was rushed to Luzira and thereafter to Mulago … The post DR BESIGYE COLLAPSES IN COURT appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

New research suggests that a large percentage of U.S. adults eligible for hypertension treatment aren't getting it.

County officials are investigating a market in Ramona after 13 salmonella cases were linked to mayonnaise sold at the San Diego area store.

Former CDC official says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership has weakened America's ability to respond to measles and future outbreaks.

He couldn't be more wrong.

In an effort to treat their daughter’s genetic developmental disorder, parents in China paid respected researchers millions in Chinese yuan.

Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.

Moses Echedu remembers when some children receiving cancer treatment could not count on even one full meal a day. For a seriously ill child, hunger was more than discomfort. It could weaken the body, make treatment harder to tolerate and push an already struggling family towards abandoning care altogether. Today, Echedu says, children supported by […] The post Inside Uganda’s childhood cancer struggle appeared first

Dietitians explain whether tea hydrates like water, how caffeine affects hydration, and how many cups of tea are safe to drink daily.

A cleaner at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has been rewarded for his integrity after helping police arrest a woman accused of attempting to steal a newborn baby by offering him Shs1 million to facilitate the crime.

Cardiologists and dietitians share the worst foods for heart health that may be increasing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Texas has reported more than 100 cases of the diarrhea-causing parasite so far this year. Here's a breakdown of how many cases each region has reported

(KRON) — An indoor pet cat in the East Bay that tested positive for rabies last month was euthanized, the Alameda County Public Health Department and Vector Control said. The domestic cat lived at a Pleasanton household and was considered “indoor-only” but wa…

Google Debug program seeks EPA approval to release 64 million Wolbachia-treated mosquitoes in Florida and California. Public comment closes June 5, 2026.

CDC flags sharp rise in gestational hypertension

When it comes to losing weight on the blockbuster drug Mounjaro, new research suggests it’s a battle of the sexes.

Dokolo, Uganda | Students in Dokolo District have been urged to avoid risky behaviours that could undermine their education, health and future prospects as part of efforts to promote responsible…

The Rutgers survey focused on Black seniors in public and federally subsidized housing, but didn't draw conclusions about specific populations.

Treatment with widely used antidepressants is associated with a reduced abundance of a specific gut bacterium in patients with major depressive disorder.

COVID case counts are rising nationwide. CDC data shows where infections are growing fastest.

Rising chicken populations create more food opportunities, but how they are farmed is also fueling illness.

San Diego County public health officials announced Tuesday they are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to Ramona Family Naturals Market, with 13…