Health

A commonly used systemic antifungal medication may help reduce symptoms in a subset of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.

Semaglutide treatment for 3 months in female mice improved physiological function, attenuated hallmarks of ageing and modulated nutrient sensors and conserved genetic regulators of ageing.

Two raccoons found in Warwick tested positive for rabies this week as local cases surge.

National Medical Stores has asked government for more support to expand its storage facilities as demand for essential medicines supplied to public health facilities continues to increase.

Eggs are a convenient source of protein, but several plant-based foods provide even more protein per serving along with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has intervened over heaps of uncollected garbage in Makindye-Salaama, ordering their clearance after residents raised health concerns.

Integrative 3D epigenomic profiling of four glial cell types from the mid-gestation human cortex reveals cell-type-specific regulatory elements and chromatin interactions that illuminate the roles of non-coding variants in neuropsychiatric disease and human-s…

The therapeutic landscape and advances in biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis are reviewed.

Older female mice given an anti-obesity medication lived longer and in better health than did mice not taking one.

A new surprising finding is that two immiscible liquids, when influenced by magnetized particles, will flout the laws of thermodynamics.

A dietitian explains what’s at stake.

Pediatricians are caring for children as parents digest changes in US health policy to align with RFK Jr.'s and President Trump's views — often at odds with the medical community.

This systematic review summarizes research published 2025 to 2026 on the effectiveness and safety of seasonal influenza vaccines in the US.

The latest government data shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of over 6,100 confirmed cases

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. They banded together to offer recommendations Wednesday, saying they hope to lessen confusion after last year's changing advice from the Trump administration…

Influenza, covid-19 and RSV are expected to send hundreds of thousands of Americans to the hospital this fall.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its report this week.

A blockbuster drug that transformed diabetes and weight loss care may hold an unexpected benefit for people with bipolar disorder.

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Mbale, Uganda | URN | More than 150 patients were referred from Bududa District to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in the 2025/2026 financial year because of inadequate blood supplies, according to the District Health Officer. The shortage is reflected in the district’s request to the Mbale Regional Blood Bank. Bududa requested 6,000 units of blood … The post Over 100 patients sent to Mbale after blood shortage hits

Oatmeal is a good bedtime snack because it is bland and isn’t likely to cause digestive issues while you sleep. It can also help you stay full throughout the night, reducing your chances of waking up due to hunger.

It’s never too late to start building muscle power, a leading exercise researcher says.