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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 fatalities reported, surpassing all previous outbreaks in severity.
Everyone these days wants to optimise their workouts, but when a study seems too good to be true, it usually is Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh We…
The World Health Organization declared a global public health emergency over the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has caused numerous deaths and prompted international concern. The outbreak has spread beyond borders, leading to increased intervention efforts and travel advisories.
The UK's recently passed tobacco and vapes bill, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation' by banning sales to anyone born after 2009, is being seen as a public health and PR success.
US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.
Americans are reportedly dying younger than Europeans despite being the wealthiest people globally, with wellness fads proving insufficient to address underlying health issues.
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, have finished their isolation periods, marking the end of a potential health crisis.
Health authorities, including the WHO and French Health Minister, are addressing hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, discussing potential mutation of the strain and the need for preparedness. Concerns also include self-isolation guidelines and debunking false claims about COVID-19 vaccine connections.
An article discusses how even basic forms of digital communication can negatively impact mental health, creating an "always on" state and fostering feelings of exclusion or rejection.
New reporting from The Guardian highlights how a patient's skin color significantly impacts the quality of medical care received, shedding further light on the 'ethnicity pain gap' and the need for action to close it.
An opinion piece reflects on the current landscape of cancer treatment, acknowledging both breakthroughs and ongoing challenges, emphasizing that while there is no 'magic bullet,' there remains significant room for optimism in the fight against the disease.
New research suggests that the timing of meals, rather than just what is eaten, could be a crucial factor for good health, potentially changing decades of dietary advice.
Forget snake yoga. All it takes to increase your life expectancy is factoring a set of simple exercises into your weekly routine Are you still keeping up with your 2026 resolution to exercise more? Or perhaps you’re just trying to survive the winter doldrums, with exercise the last thing on your mind. Whatever it is, social media is alight with fitness influencers showing off all kinds of bizarre and viral exercise trends. Take squats, a core exercise move. Those don’t seem good enough any mo...