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Masaka hospital overwhelmed as 160 preterm births recorded monthly Daily Monitor

Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball. Many of these tests are backed by science and tell doctors a lot about how someone is aging. But experts say to be war…

Frozen and dried fruits can be just as nutritious as fresh fruit. However, it’s important to check the nutrition labels for added sugars.

Unlike other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu, COVID-19 has more than a single yearly "surge." Here is why.

Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.

Both are protein-rich stalwarts of the dairy aisle. But dietitians say there are a couple distinctions to keep in mind.

Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country’s health minister said. The 16,250 doses arrived at the N’djili International Airport in the capital, Kinshasa, lat…

Four hundred and thirty-two nursing and midwifery graduates have been urged to uphold professional standards, prioritise quality patient care and explore employment opportunities beyond government institutions.

A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that yeast beta-glucan reprogrammed early immune cells in the bone marrow, leading to stronger, longer-lasti…

The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus’s exponential spread.

Some physicians say it's a positive thing. Would you pony up?

Fiber feeds the beneficial microbes that live in the gut microbiome and influence our overall health.

As we age, many people notice small changes that make them feel a little weaker or slower. Here’s why

Ally Hirschlag discovers that waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.

A bat found in Livingston County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first reported animal case of the year, according to the Livingston County Health Department.

‘Proteinmaxxing’ has become a well-known term in the world of fitness – and chasing higher protein intake has become a trend. Dr Chopra explains who needs it. | Health

Farmers to benefit from plant doctors Daily Monitor

Ogwang decries poor infrastructure in govt health institutes Daily Monitor

Power, bed shortages hamper services at Luuka health centre Daily Monitor

Health officials were urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites following confirmation of L.A. county's first West Nile virus death of the year.

SALT LAKE CITY Bloating is common, but when does it become a sign of something more? For Emily Karp, that meant years of pain, bloating and searching for answers. "I noticed my stomach hurts all t… [+2347 chars]

A popular destination for thousands of walkers and runners, Green Lakes is now drawing attention for a different reason: concerns about tick-borne illness.Green