Cameroon launches the world’s first malaria vaccine program for children
Cameroon is set to make history as the first country to routinely administer a new [...]
Jan
Pig liver cells offer potential treatment for liver failure, new experiment shows
The recent development in the field of organ transplantation has brought about a new ray [...]
Jan
Is it time for a Surgeon General report to clear the air about vaping, just as it did with smoking?
In the annals of public health history, pivotal moments have often been marked by the [...]
Jan
Ancient human DNA suggests a possible explanation for the high prevalence of multiple sclerosis among present-day northern Europeans.
The study of ancient DNA has unlocked a trove of information about human history, migration [...]
Jan
Gene therapies for sickle cell are inaccessible for many affected families in Africa and India due to their high cost and limited availability.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the issue of healthcare inequality has come to the forefront, [...]
Dec
UK study suggests breast cancer survivors may require fewer mammograms after surgery
Annual mammograms have long been recommended for breast cancer survivors in many countries, including the [...]
Dec
Britain has approved the world’s first gene therapy for sickle cell disease
The recent authorization of the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease by [...]
Nov
Surge in Syphilis Cases Among Newborns in the US Prompts Call for Increased Testing by Health Officials
It is deeply concerning to learn about the significant increase in syphilis cases among newborns, [...]
Nov
EPA to enhance safeguards against lead contamination in drinking water following various crises, such as the Flint water crisis
Approximately forty years ago, during a time when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was confronted [...]
Nov
Health advisers to review potential new cure for sickle cell disease next week
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating and painful inherited blood disorder that primarily affects Black [...]
Nov