Category: HEALTH

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday expressed regret over the decision of US President Donald Trump to walk out of the global health body and hoped the administration would reconsider it.

Chinese officials said the number of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness, is declining in the northern provinces.

South Korea placed an import ban on German pork on Saturday, following an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease in the European nation, the agriculture ministry said.

Men are three times more likely to die from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) than women, according to a study on Friday.

The diagnosed prevalent cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are projected to increase globally at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.90 percent from 2.00 million in 2023 to 2.18 million in 2033, according to a report on Friday.

After five years of the Covid-19 pandemic, China is currently reeling under the new respiratory the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus.

The pupil of the eye is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories, according to a mice study.

Researchers have unveiled transformative insights into the relationship between inflammation and depression, a finding that can fundamentally change our understanding of depression's biological underpinnings.

People who prefer to stay single all their life could be at a disadvantage both economically and medically than those who are married or in a long-term relationship, finds a study.

A pediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, said healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunization.

Are you forgetting quite often? A brisk walk, dance, or climbing a few flights of stairs may be key to boosting your memory, and the benefits may last for a day, a study on Tuesday found.

A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

A study on Wednesday proved a suspected link between poor sleep and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Long-term exposure to antibiotics may significantly raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds a study.

A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery that can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression.

While caregiving roles often take a toll on women’s sleep, a new study on Thursday suggested that biological factors may also play a role in why females sleep less.

Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous exercise, which can range from taking a brisk walk or cleaning the house to swimming or jogging, at least for 2.5 hours per week may keep your heart healthy, and help reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), according to a study...

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Type 2 diabetes, or both were predicted to have elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk from eight to 28 years sooner than someone without those conditions, according to a preliminary study on Monday.

Long-Covid -- continued illness post-COVID-19 -- is common after other respiratory infections, according to a study.