Defending against environmental stressors may shorten lifespan
The binding of GBP to Mthl10 promotes inflammation, which decreases the lifespan of a fruit fly. In contrast...
Nigeria: Cholera outbreak in restive Borno state successfully contained, says UN health agency
A WHO official vaccinates a child against cholera during an OCV campaign in Borno state, northeastern...
Chemical from cactus-like plant shows promise in controlling surgical pain, while leaving touch and coordination intact, rat study shows
A promising approach to post-operative incision-site pain control uses a naturally occurring plant molecule called resiniferatoxin (RTX). RTX is found in Euphorbia resinifera, a cactus-like plant native to Morocco, which is 500 times more potent than...
NIH study uncovers clues about why common cancer drug causes hearing loss
Cisplatin (appearing in green) in the stria vascularis of a mouse inner ear.
To sleep or not: Researchers explore complex genetic network behind sleep duration
Children with Congenital Zika Virus Infection Face Serious Challenges as They Age
Most children born with microcephaly – small head size for age – and evidence of congenital Zika virus infection face severe health and developmental challenges at ages 19-24 months, according to results from a new investigation led by the Centers for...
Save the Children Health Teams Respond to Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak in Rohingya Camps
Save the Children health workers are on high alert for cases of the deadly disease diphtheria, which has so far claimed the lives of at least 15 Rohingya who fled to Bangladesh.
Up to 650 000 people die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year
Up to 650 000 deaths annually are associated with respiratory diseases from seasonal influenza, according to new estimates by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), the World Health Organization and global health...
Seasonal flu death estimate increases worldwide
According to new estimates published on December 13, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust,...
Half the world lacks access to essential health services – UN-backed report
Strong primary health care is the lifeblood of every health system and no country can achieve...
