Destitution and disease stalk Myanmar’s quake survivors
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is just one of the UN agencies working to help the most vulnerable in ...
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Researchers discover way to predict treatment success for parasitic skin disease
Nearly one million people worldwide are plagued annually by cutaneous leishmaniasis, a devastating skin infection caused by the Leishmania parasite. ...
Researchers reveal why young plants may be more vulnerable to disease
From toddlers in daycare to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily than adults -- a ...
Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease, measures extent of dementia
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also ...
New Evidence Links Microplastics with Chronic Disease
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can ...
Food additives containing potassium, phosphorus, and sodium in ultra-processed foods: potential harms to individuals with chronic kidney disease
Food additives are substances utilised for several purposes, such as preservation, colouring, flavour enhancement, and texture improvement. They are described ...
Providing mental health care in the wake of Marburg virus disease outbreak | WHO
Kagera, Tanzania ‒ Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania’s north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path ...
Food insecurity today, heart disease tomorrow?
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk ...
Compound found in common herbs inspires potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s disease
The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory: "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance," says Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. So ...
Clinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease
A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking ...
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