A leading World Health Organization (WHO) official has called for vigilance in the face of rising cases of respiratory diseases in Europe.

Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, explains the link between smoking and Type 2 diabetes

The WHO European region -- which covers 53 countries including those of Central Asia -- has registered more than 277.7 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 2.2 million deaths, according to the organization's most recent data, from December 19, 2023.

Review in "Medicina" explores advancements in migraine therapy, highlighting the role of CGRP antagonists and dietary interventions like ketogenic and low-glycemic diets in reducing migraine frequency and severity.

<p>Maldives and Sri Lanka have achieved hepatitis B control, the World Health Organization announced today after an expert panel verified that the two countries have had consistently high coverage of hepatitis B vaccine doses in infants and a low prevalence o…

Alcohol makes the liver fatty which lead to the inflaming of the liver. In order to heal itself, the liver produces scar tissue. Ashwin Dhanda, University of Plymouth explains in detail about the mechanism of liver and alcohol's effect on the largest body org…

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents.

Chinese epidemic control agencies will introduce more measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, a senior health official said Tuesday.

BENGALURU: Researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have uncovered a potential reason for older ovarian cancer patients often facing worse ou.

World leaders are set to gather this week in Davos, Switzerland. One topic is "Disease X" - a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. Infectious ...

A former LASIK patient is speaking out about the chronic pain she’s endured since undergoing surgery five years ago.

Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.

Learn about the safety and considerations of getting tonsils removed through a tonsillectomy. Understand the medical necessity, potential risks, postoperative recovery, pain control, management alternatives, and personal health aspects.

Stanford infectious disease specialist Dr. Abraar Karan discusses COVID and why some people are not getting infected. #covid #coronavirus #covid19Stay Connec...

Since a historic low in cases two decades ago, syphilis has steadily climbed back all across the country and among a wide range of demographic groups — particularly in Alaska.

The Hawaii Department of Health today announced the first influenza-associated, pediatric death during this flu season.

A study in South Korea finds that higher exposure to outdoor artificial light at night significantly increases the risk of developing exudative age-related macular degeneration.

TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In the United States, breast cancer screening and treatment were associated with a 58 percent reduction in breast can

A major clinical trial, BRIGhTMIND, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) significantly eases symptoms of severe depression for at least six months.

Researchers found a connection between the increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, and attention and behavior problems in young children.

Whether or not you have anger issues, it's not healthy to take it out on your partner. This anger management technique will help anyone who has a hard time knowing how to control their words when they're especially angry.

This finding could lead to novel treatments for appetite disorders in cancer patients, anorexia, and potentially obesity.