New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It mainly affects children but can also occur in adults. Once...

Plasma proteomics reveals that the biological ages of key organs, especially the brain and immune system, strongly predict the risk of future disease...

A recent study reveals a significant link between high BMI and increased breast cancer risk, particularly in postmenopausal women. The risk escalates...

Obesity is a common risk factor for several serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, fatty liver and others. ......

Obesity is a common risk factor for several serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, fatty liver and others. ......

Download logo In a landmark moment for public health and environmental stewardship, AU-IBAR and Africa CDC have jointly launched two pivotal...

Download logo In a landmark moment for public health and environmental stewardship, AU-IBAR and Africa CDC have jointly launched two pivotal...

Mental health services available at school for at-risk youth were shown to have a positive effect on students in Union County. Last week’s Union...

The primary reason people in wealthy countries live longer than those in poorer countries is that they have better sanitation (e.g. clean water,...