The Trump administration has indicated that it will fund a $1.6m study on hepatitis B vaccination of newborns in the west African country of Guinea-Bissau, where nearly one in five adults live with the virus – a move that researchers call “highly unethical” and “extremely risky”. The news follows a»»»

Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cosy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost. So-called domestic burning is now a leading source of one of the most harmful forms of air pollution, and the UK government’s new environment improvement»»»

Keratin to Heal Tooth EnamelKeratin, a protein from hair, has the potential to be developed as a material for biomedical applications, including dental tissue repair. Tooth decay remains one of the most common health issues in various countries, including Indonesia. The World Health Organization (W»»»

Dementia's subtle onset can begin years before diagnosis, with early signs like memory lapses, problem-solving issues, and mood changes. Researchers highlight that these subtle shifts, even in sensory perception or mobility, can predict future cognitive decline. Recognizing these indicators allows »»»

Health experts call for stronger regulation and enforcement as recent deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup reignite global concern over medicine safetyIn 2022, similar contamination killed more than 300 children in countries such as the Gambia, India, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Cameroon‘WHO con»»»

Almost one-third of the heatwave days India experienced in 2024 were driven by climate change, according to a new report by the medical journal The Lancet. The report found that India recorded an average of 19.8 heatwave days last year, of which 6.6 days would not have occurred without human-induce»»»

LONDON: Eradicating polio is still possible despite significant funding cuts to the effort, global health officials said on Tuesday, as they outlined how they will cope with the shortfall. The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership including the World Health Organization a»»»

LONDON - Eradicating polio is still possible despite significant funding cuts to the effort, global health officials said on Tuesday as they outlined how they will cope with the shortfall. The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership including the World Health Organization a»»»

17 * WHO says 'work in progress' in India to stop cough syrup deaths * Medicines should be tested at every step, agency says * India plans to upgrade pharma facilities by year-end By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – India has more work to do in halting sales of toxic cough syrup, despite s»»»

Carlsberg’s CEO said last month that moderate drinking has benefits for socialising and mental health and the industry should communicate those. (Carlsberg pic) LONDON: The Belgian beer industry, Mexico’s tequila makers and Heineken all lobbied governments this summer to resist a push by the UN’s h»»»

In just 15 years, sub-Saharan Africa has seen the number of people over 60 balloon by an estimated 50 per cent to about 67 million. As people live longer, due to factors like better healthcare and lower child mortality, countries like Uganda are struggling to cope. "It is a very difficult place for»»»

Swissmedic has approved Coartem Baby, a malaria medicine specifically formulated for infants weighing 2 to 5 kilograms. This marks the first such approval and offers a safer, more precise treatment option compared to administering adult medications to vulnerable infants. Up to now, antimalarial dru»»»