Sara Lindqvist

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the largest in the country's history, exacerbated by a lack of approved vaccines and regional insecurity.

Researchers have pinpointed the specific brain regions responsible for the decline in mental effort during fatigue. This framework may aid the study of conditions like depression and long COVID.

Current public health advice may be outdated, as research suggests increasing protein intake can support muscle recovery, strength gains, and bone health.

The CDC reports the worst measles outbreak since 1991 as vaccination rates among kindergartners drop below the critical 95% threshold.

The World Health Organization reports an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has caused over 1,000 deaths and is escalating with unprecedented speed.

A record-breaking parasitic outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, leading to widespread recalls of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce.

New guidance from the American Heart Association suggests moderate caffeine consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke and heart disease.

India approves dengue vaccine QDENGA

A new modelling study suggests a targeted excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Egypt could avert hundreds of thousands of cases of obesity and diabetes.

The DCGI has authorized Takeda's Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine approved for use in India, which protects against all four dengue virus serotypes.

Public health officials in the Cayman Islands are monitoring a single imported case of cyclosporiasis amid a widespread outbreak in the United States.

Canada is implementing temporary border measures to deny entry to foreign nationals who have visited the DRC within the past 21 days to combat Ebola. The policy, effective July 20, conflicts with World Health Organization recommendations regarding international travel restrictions.

Health officials report a second death as the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side subsides following cooling tower disinfection. Officials note a decline in new cases and continue monitoring through ongoing testing and safety mandates.

Medical experts warn that wellness habits, including unregulated supplements, intense exercise, and extreme diets, can cause silent kidney injury. Early screening through basic check-ups is vital for detecting damage that may still be reversible.

Campaign highlights shingles risk

A study in Nature Communications suggests that social determinants of health in early adulthood can leave lasting biological fingerprints on the cardiovascular system.

Molecular imaging allows clinicians to visualize amyloid-β plaques and tau tangles in living patients, shifting Alzheimer's diagnosis toward a biological model.

Provincial officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a bat found in the Trinity Bay area. While public health risk remains low, authorities are urging caution and pet vaccinations.

WHO issues guidelines to prevent up to 45% of dementia risk

Baggage handlers at Frankfurt Airport have been infected with malaria after a mosquito hitched a ride on an international flight, sparking a health alert.