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New belly fat injection cuts dangerous fat surrounding organs by 12% in early human trial
Early human trials of an experimental injection called CBL-514 have shown the potential for reducing deadly…
New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak spreading…
One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson’s and 81 other diseases
Not all stages of sleep are equal in terms of benefits for the brain.Greater amounts of…
Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate…
Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts
Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols.Carl Daikeler,…
Silent heart threat found in adults under 30 with no known cardiovascular disease
A buildup of artery-clogging plaque may begin much earlier than many people realize, new research has…
Grandmother of 12 holds plank for 5 hours in record-breaking feat
A 61-year-old Canadian grandmother broke the female abdominal plank world record after holding the position for…
‘No plague case’ in Siberia, Russia tells WHO as assessments continue
Health authorities in Russia say there is “no plague case” in Siberia following reports last week…
WHO releases first global guidelines on child obesity as cases surge
Child and adolescent obesity has quadrupled since 1990, rising from two per cent to around eight…
LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?
COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World…
Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says
People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from…
The race to build a pandemic-proof world
Six years after COVID-19 killed millions, battered health systems, disrupted lives and brought the global economy…
People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link
People taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or diabetes experience nail detachment and hair loss at significantly…
UN chief condemns ‘indifference’ as Ebola cases mount in DR Congo
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires “urgent” action and funding…
100 days of Ebola and the race to stop the spread
A hundred days after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared, the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Kenya races to trace all contacts after first Ebola death, WHO official says
Kenya’s first Ebola death has triggered a race to trace everyone the victim came into contact…
DRC: Early access to care and oxygen decisive for Ebola patients’ survival – WHO
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers fighting the country’s largest-ever Ebola outbreak…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn
As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed…
Critical funding gap threatens health response in Yemen
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that significantly more resources are required to scale up its…
Shingles rates fall off a cliff among some Americans as researchers reveal likely reason
Shingles rates have dropped sharply among younger U.S. adults, as the first generation eligible for routine…