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A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague, a disease that has caused widespread pandemic and high mortality, local authorities said. more
Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal, declares WHO

Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday, hailing the breakthrough as a “remarkable achievement”.

Scientists discover new ways to predict course of chronic kidney disease

Scientists from The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered a series of biological signals which can predict how chronic kidney disease is ...

New study finds drinking coffee at night increases impulsive behaviour

A team of  University of Texas at El Paso biologists have conducted a study which discovered that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading ...

Aiming for 7,000 daily steps can reduce risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death: Study

A comprehensive new study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health ...

Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to combat cancer

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vacc ...

Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 10 ...

New study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.

New study reveals relationship between caffeine consumption and slow cellular ageing

Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.

Every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes, says WHO

One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).