The United States has declared a monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said, a move expected to free up additional funding and tools to fight the disease.

The move comes as officials scramble to boost access to monkeypox treatments and vaccines amid rising case counts.

Halton Region Public Health confirmed on Aug. 3 that a bat tested positive for rabies, making it the first confirmed case of animal rabies in the region this year. According to Halton Region, the bat was found in the West Oakville neighbourhood, south of Spee…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The polio virus was detected in more wastewater samples north of New York City, this time in a county adjacent to where an unvaccinated adult recently contracted the life-threatening disease.

The United States has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, the health secretary said Thursday (Aug 4), a move expected to free up additional funding and tools to fight the disease. The declaration comes as the tally of cases crossed 6,600 in the Unit…

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A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.

In a potential game changer for patients with type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers has identified a therapeutic target for the preservation and regeneration of beta cells -- cells in the pancreas that produce and distribute insulin.

How muscle stem cells activate themselves to repair damaged tissue has boggled scientists. Now we know hyaluronic acid might be the key.

Don't want to carry around your card everywhere proving you've been vaccinated against COVID-19? Thank goodness for smartphones.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Many patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis experience symptoms for nearly a decade before receiving a diagnosis, according to a presenter at the 2022 Rheumatology Nurses Society Conference.

According to a study published in the Journal of Religion and Health, low religiosity in adulthood is associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson’s Disease (PD), among both England and United States populations. ...

Rates of asthma and respiratory allergy among children decreased from 2007 to 2018, with variations based on race, ethnicity, income level and other demographics, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Further, the study…

Yale researchers may have found a way to keep organs alive longer after death. Using new technology, they were...

As CPGs cut sugar in drinks and foods, they are increasingly choosing “non-nutritive” alternatives, but the shift could come at a cost to consumers’ health, scientists warn.

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Pressurised rooms have a critical role to play in healthcare environments by protecting both patients and staff from infection and disease.

Women saw higher risks of all-cause dementia and vascular dementia

Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms encountered by physicians daily. It is divided into four categories: vertigo, disequilibrium, presyncope, and psychogenic dizziness. It is essential to distinguish these four symptoms because the causes, prognosis,…

UC San Diego and Salk Institute researchers report a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and gene mutations that may increase risk of atherosclerosis.

We all know that people have reported brain fog and other neurological issues after having COVID-19. But a new study shows some sobering news – COVID-19 infec

Compared with sensor-augmented pump therapy, closed-loop insulin delivery increased glucose time in range and reduced hypoglycemia episodes but detracted from sleep quality.

THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- As the worst flu season in five years winds down in Australia, U.S. health officials are bracing for similar severity this coming fall.

Cross-sectional survey showed 88% of patients recovered their senses at 2-year follow-up