Universal health coverage (UHC) is about ensuring that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to the quality health care they need without suffering financial hardship. It is key to ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that ... Air Pollution in India Linked ...

Several antiviral medicines (acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir) can reduce the length and severity of the illness when taken early in the course of the disease. Chickenpox is a highly ...

How we train future clinicians has the potential to radically and sustainably improve healthcare for everyone. Current medical education has an overt biomedical focus that does not engage enough on ...

A doctor is warning new parents that babies are at risk of serious illnesses during the festive season. Dr Alexis Missick says families might unknowingly expose their little ones to a range of ...

As a food consumer, there are many methods to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. You may diligently use your meat thermometer, keep raw and cooked meats separate, wash your hands and countertops, ...

Some people who develop COVID-19 experience a mild illness with few symptoms while others can become seriously ill. COVID-19 is the illness that’s caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.

A mysterious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected more than 400 people and killed more than 30, mostly children, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO was ...

Jamie Foxx has opened up about his health again. The Oscar winner shared an update on his recovery from his 2023 health scare during his Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was.

While this weather paints a nostalgic picture of hazy mornings and cooler evenings, it’s also a breeding ground for health issues. Here’s a detailed look at six common health challenges during ...