Health

The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.

Court orders Paramount Hospital to pay Shs48m over X-ray machine debt Daily Monitor

Health officials in the Kigezi Sub-Region have raised concern over increasing alcohol abuse and malnutrition cases, calling for tighter regulation of alcohol sales and greater public awareness on the use of locally produced food.

The government says it must now be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour to prevent birth defects.

A once-nightly pill cut breathing interruptions by about 44% in a major phase 3 sleep apnea trial, while improving oxygen levels and disease severity. By strengthening the muscles that keep the airway open during sleep, AD109 could offer a new option for peop…

One of Australia's largest real world studies of younger adults with advanced bowel cancer has identified important differences between cancers diagnosed before and after the age of 50, which could help doctors tailor treatments for younger adults more effect…

Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths

Scientists discovered that human microglia, immune cells that help shape developing brain circuits, can take four to eight years to mature instead of just weeks as they do in mice. The unusually slow process may help explain how the human brain develops its r…

In what researchers are hailing as a landmark move, a new study is helping to explain how autism-linked genes rewire the brain potentially opening the door to treatments for the developmental disability.

Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus which authorities on Monday called an “encouraging” development. The outbreak in easte…

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

A man in his 80s tested positive in Middlesex County, and a man in his 70s in Suffolk County are the two most recent human cases confirmed in Massachusetts.

The deaths have been at the heart of a bitter political dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

Nutrition experts set the record straight on the top four myths consumers believe when it comes to carbohydrates and blood sugar.

Too much sitting may increase your risk of dementia. Learn why staying active is key for brain health.

A Kansas City-area family says painted rocks, even from people they’ve never met, are brightening 6-year-old Madison Lang’s days.

A new study finds leisure-time exercise lowers dementia risk while physical labor may increase it. Learn how your exercise habits impact brain health.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has confirmed a locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus, prompting health officials and Jacksonville Mosquito Control to launch coordinated prevention efforts, including ground spraying throughout the ar…

A neuron known for stimulating hunger is actually triggered into overdrive by semaglutide.

Aida Burkins, a mom of 2, was later diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

The "summer surge," as some have come to call it, has seen COVID-19 activity increasing across most states.

Three baby goats at a North Carolina petting zoo tested positive for rabies, sparking a statewide effort to track down everyone who interacted with the animals.