Health

Kenyan health authorities say latest patient was likely exposed to the country's first Ebola case.

Typing with numb fingers, struggling to hold a pen, or waking with an aching hand can make everyday life exhausting for people with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Population epigenomic studies remain heavily skewed towards participants of European genetic ancestries, limiting the discovery and translation of DNA methylation associations across contexts. The Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership outlines prioritie…

The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province. Both people were men in their 20s, the ministry said.

Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity. H

Dietitians explain the benefits that giving up alcohol has on your brain and overall health, along with fun nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province

A public health warning has been issued by Harmonious Hearts regarding potentially dangerous tablets known as “Cat’s Claw” being sold in local shops throu

The management of Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery (DSNM) has cautioned students against misconduct, medical errors and unprofessional behaviour as 115 trainees prepare to undertake hospital and community placement…

"One minute, you’re living your normal life, and suddenly, the future you pictured feels uncertain," Sarah Esposito, 26 said.

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth provinceclickorlando.com

From sleep needs to supplements, doctors debunk six common myths about aging and longevity, and share simple, realistic ways to support your health as you get older.

Depending on your blood type, it's possible you could carry a higher diabetes risk, research suggests.

A study from Johns Hopkins links frequent napping to a higher dementia risk in older adults. The research found that unintentional naps and naps under 30 minutes are associated with increased risk, suggesting changes in sleep habits could signal early cogniti…

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province. The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province. The outbreak, declared in mid-May, has resulted in at least 9,400 cases and over 4,500 deaths, making it th…

A single dose of psilocybin eased depression within days in a small Swedish trial, outperforming an active placebo for more than three months on patients’ self-ratings. By one year, however, the placebo group had largely caught up.

Adapting to changing situations requires people to continuously revise their expectations about what might happen next when new information becomes available. These expectations are believed to be represented by mental models that help the brain predict outco…

MRI scans of 9,000 Canadians revealed hidden brain damage linked to ultra-processed foods like soft drinks and sugary cereals, with women at higher risk.

Moving your body may help free your mind, research shows.

While money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking and what has been said publicly may have hurt more than helpe…