Health

Author summary Taenia solium is a parasitic tapeworm that infects both people and pigs. This parasite is a serious concern due to human morbidity and mortality among infected people, and income losses to pig producers. Burden reduction requires a One Health a…

The Nigerian Senate has urged the FG to release emergency funds and introduce mandatory health screening at all borders to curb the spread of Ebola. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-senate-seeks-emergency-funds-mandatory-border-screening/

Walking a few extra steps can help your cognitive health go the extra mile. Physical activity has time and again proven its benefits for both mind and body. Regular physical activity, such as walking, is associated with lower blood pressure, while elevated bl…

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Portland nail salon, claiming she contracted herpes during an appointment.

Mental health should be treated as part of education quality, learner safety and inclusion.

While considered a natural way to support health, experts warn that these six supplements should be taken with caution. Find out which ones.

The US Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to its citizens after the FG reported a case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) from a traveller from Ugand Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-us-issues-health-advisory-to-citizens-in-nigeria/

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged the FG to release health emergency funds following a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja to boost preparedness. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-reps-demand-immediate-release-of-health-emergency-funds/

Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active

A study of almost 486,000 people in China found that regular tea drinking led to a 11 per cent decrease in risk of developing vascular disease

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent

Relief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that's been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study is published…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting Nigeria following confirmation of the first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the country. Read Full Story on UN News The post WHO supports Nigeria after first Ebola case confirmed appeared first on Uni…

A record-breaking number of rabies-positive bats have been detected across Los Angeles County, prompting public health officials to urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from the potentially deadly virus.

District says absences have dropped significantly since last week.

The Johnson County Health Department has declared a norovirus outbreak over after dozens of cases were reported at a metro area elementary school over the past week.

A man can live with dangerously high blood pressure for years without knowing it. By the time he walks into a health facility, he may already be facing a stroke, heart failure or kidney damage. For many Ugandans, the cost of medical care means these conditions go undetected until they become serious. That troubling reality […] The post How poverty, stress kill Ugandans appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.

Royal Berkshire Hospital patients can get scans, discuss results and a treatment plan the same day.

A study suggests that a surprisingly modest daily walking goal could make a difference for your brain as you age.

The center in Stacy, Minn., has welcomed three new cougar kittens.

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.