The potential for conflict between Iran and Brazil has sparked concerns over a possible shortage of condoms in the South American nation, raising alarms among public health officials and consumers.…
Gauteng province in South Africa has reported a sharp rise in malaria cases, with health officials confirming a 30% increase in deaths since early 2026. The surge has prompted urgent action from th…
The United States has seen a groundbreaking development in maternal and infant health as a new pregnancy vaccine has been shown to reduce baby hospital admissions for respiratory syncytial virus (R…
Maybe, a new study published by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has revealed that the time of day when individuals exercise can significantly affect their physical and mental heal…
Surgeons in Porto, Portugal, have demanded time off after a series of hospital safety failures put patients at risk, according to the Sindicato, the local medical union. The move comes after a repo…
Senior citizens in California are turning to virtual reality (VR) technology to combat social isolation, with a growing number of community centers and nonprofit organizations offering VR-based soc…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a sweeping new directive to ban deep-fried food from school meal programs, effective July 2025. The move, part of a broader effort to improve…
Nomsa Mazwai, a South African activist and founder of the non-profit organisation, launched Sober Fest on Freedom Day weekend, offering a drug- and alcohol-free alternative to traditional celebrati…
India's pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads as it seeks to maintain its global leadership in generic drug production while investing in research and development to foster innovation. The sec…
Mozambican medical trainees at Hospital Central in Beira have been on strike for over a week, demanding payment of a 10-month salary delay. The protest, led by trainees from the University of Healt…
Tshwane Mayor Mpho Tshabalala has been accused of enabling a water mafia that siphons off municipal supplies, according to a report by the Independent Development Trust. The allegations, which have…
Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has announced a new initiative targeting young repeat offenders who vape, aiming to curb the rising trend of youth nicotine use. The move comes as the city-s…
