A new study by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington has provided one of the most detailed analyzes so far on how alcohol affects health. The researchers reviewed data from 843 studies published up to 2023 and used a special method that...
A recent study suggests that the effects of a major surgery may go beyond pain and mobility issues, potentially causing a decline in memory and thinking abilities. Researchers followed 560 adults aged over 70 who showed no signs of dementia before undergoing major surgeries such as hip replacements...
A study published in CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal Tuesday highlights a growing concern for adverse outcomes from patients who have traveled abroad to undergo cosmetic procedures. The findings underscore the need for patients considering medical procedures abroad to fully understand the...
Health officials in Brazil are closely monitoring two people for possible Ebola infection in the country's largest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In São Paulo, a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), where the current Ebola outbreak is centered, developed symptoms...
Google is moving ahead with plans to release up to 32 million specially treated male mosquitoes in California and Florida to help reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. According to reports from USA Today, Google submitted an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last...
A new study titled "To Study the Effects of Cocomelon on Young Children's Behaviour and Emotions" explores how one of the world's most-watched children's shows may be influencing emotional responses and day-to-day behaviour in early childhood.
Speakeasy Dispensary is excited to announce its new medical cannabis dispensary opening in Bowling Green on June 5! This move will enhance access for patients all across South Central Kentucky as the state's medical cannabis program continues to expand.
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology suggests that mosquitoes can actually learn to be attracted to DEET, a common ingredient used in insect repellents. DEET, also known by its chemical name, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is widely used around the world to protect people from mosquito...
World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, late Thursday to review efforts to control an outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola. "To come here is to really show to the community that they're not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus...
Three nations hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup host have announced Public Health Travel Measures for African fans attending the football tournament in July-August. The United States, Mexico, and Canada have announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions...
The U.S. government has announced an additional $80 million in bilateral assistance to key partners on the ground to contain the Ebola outbreak at its source and to protect the American people and prevent further international spread. The Department of State said the new funding will be used for PPE...
Health analytics group EPIC Research recently released new data showing that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs in the United States has risen sharply in recent years. At the same time, the country's obesity rate has shown a small but steady decline. The researchers added that although it...
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Wednesday reported the state's first mpox cases of the year after identifying a cluster of infections. According to DHS, five mpox cases had been reported in Wisconsin as of May 3. The cases were found in southeastern and northern parts of the state. Health...
Multiple studies in recent years have highlighted the extensive, and often devastating damage war can have on the long-term mental health of children living in conflict zones. Data from two such studies conducted in Ethiopia demonstrated the impact of persistent, disruptive armed conflict on children's...
CDC has issued a new food safety alert in the wake of two separate Salmonella outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products. Eighteen people across 14 states have fallen sick with the same strain of Salmonella. Out of them, seven people have been hospitalized, while no deaths were reported. Information...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.