Dengue is becoming a severe problem in Latin America and the Caribbean, warned the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). However, thanks to the biological modification of the mosquitoes that transmit this disease, the World Mosquito Program is managing to reduce cases by leaps and bounds in… S..
Category : Health Trends – Australia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New Curtin University research has revealed at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at… S..
In mid-July, the US state of Colorado reported six cases of avian flu – or H5N1 – in samples taken from poultry workers. This brought the national total to 10 cases confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since April 2024. The United States government has… S..
Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves, further leading to communication disruption between the body and the brain. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Charulata Sankhla, Consultant… S..
But Zhang said he did not think the app would, or should, replace the role of doctors and pathology in diagnosing an STI. Any suspected STI identified by the app would still need to be confirmed through lab testing. The major benefit, he said, would be saving people from coming into a sexual… S..
Anyone with a child in day care is familiar with the seemingly endless cycle of infectious bugs like RSV but grandparents are also at serious risk. Ita Buttrose is heading up a national campaign to raise awareness among older Australians, as the number of cases of the respiratory illness matches… S..
Artificial intelligence that scans GP records to find hidden patterns has helped doctors detect significantly more cancer cases. The rate of cancer detection rose from 58.7% to 66.0% at GP practices using the “C the Signs” AI tool. This analyses a patient’s medical record to pull together… S..
In 2022, San Joaquin County harvested more than 780,000 tons of tomatoes. S..
In short: Poultry industry leaders are calling for more targeted investment to ensure backyard chicken owners are part of the government’s plan for future outbreaks of avian influenza. The nation’s biosecurity plan has been criticised for being too focused on agriculture’s responsibility in… S..
Although motherhood is proclaimed to be a fulfilling journey, it can be a very challenging experience for women. What most women do not know however, is that the substance found in their cookware and clothing is making this journey even more difficult for them. According to a 2024 study by the… S..