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A registered dietitian tries collagen for 30 days for skin and joint health. Discover real results, benefits, and expert-backed collagen supplement tips.

For some unlucky patients, the explosive, watery diarrhea is just the beginning, with symptoms that can linger for months or even years.

Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia. The West African chimpanzees receive care such as teeth cleanings and X-rays at the Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge. American researchers used mor…

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health says mourners from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are not to attend the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV of Tooro. An advisory by the Ministry comes as Tooro prepares to host thousands of mourners expected to attend the burial of the 31-year-old … The post Mourners from DRC barred from King Oyo’s burial appeared first on The Independent Ugan

You probably don't think twice about putting on your socks – until your back makes it the hardest part of getting dressed.

Diagnosing endometriosis is often a challenge. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists says people can wait a decade or more after the onset of symptoms to receive a diagnosis. The painful condition causes tissue similar to the lining of the ute…

Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.

Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia

Left unaddressed, these seemingly minor oral health issues can turn into bigger problems.

World-renowned epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm also announces work of the Vaccine Integrity Project, allowing approval for winter viral vaccines.

Xylitol is present in some baked goods, nut butters and ice creams.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of many wellness leaders who claim nicotine has health benefits, but experts have a major warning.

Prostate cancer cases are rising in the United States, including advanced-stage diagnoses. Experts say screening may help detect the disease earlier, when it is easier to treat.

At first, doctors told her she didn’t have anything to worry about. But after treatment, her pain continued.

Growing evidence suggests that losing muscle mass, a condition known as sarcopenia, is associated with higher risk of infections. A new study explores the link.

Among mere mortals, a select few have an incredible gift for longevity – it's something we only see in about 0.01 percent of the world's population.

Hospitalizations, ER visits and test positivity, plus the state’s wastewater monitoring, point to increased circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, though the number of severe illnesses remains low.

Two bat encounters left three children needing rabies treatment, and county health officials say the risk isn’t limited to those neighborhoods.

New research looks at which interventions mighty actually help slow down aging and boost longevity, and which interventions may not deserve the hype.

Bugiri hospital overwhelmed by rising eye disease cases Daily Monitor

Uganda drafts 10-year health financing strategy to cut donor dependence Daily Monitor

The state has an adequate supply of prophylaxis.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit, Commissioner of Police Ecotu Agapitus, has passed on at Mulago Hospital. The cause of death is still unknown. At the time of his death, he was the Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit (FFU), the elite police formation in charge of … The post Deputy Commander FFU, CP Ecotu Agapitus dies at Mulago appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Stable flies could be the culprit and they suck blood crudely through ‘bayonet-like mouthparts’