Trending in Health
All Health Stories
-
Living with Neurofibromatosis: One Woman's Fight Against Stigma
Kirsten Anne shares her journey with a rare genetic condition to raise awareness and promote empathy.
-
Asthma Drug Shows Promise Against Hard-to-Treat Cancers
Montelukast, a common asthma drug, may help fight triple-negative breast cancer by reprogramming immune cells to attack tumors.
-
Global Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions
New research reveals obesity rates are accelerating in developing nations while GLP-1 drugs remain concentrated in wealthier countries, highlighting a critical equity gap.
-
Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A small early trial suggests tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, may help those with depression not responding to standard antidepressants.
-
WHO: Bundibugyo Vaccine Still Months Away as Ebola Outbreak Grows
WHO experts warn a Bundibugyo vaccine candidate could take 6-9 months. Cases in DRC and Uganda rise.
-
Cancer-Causing Viruses Detected in Wastewater: A Prevention Breakthrough
Scientists track oncogenic viruses in Texas wastewater, opening new avenues for early prevention and public health surveillance.
-
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: High Risk Regionally, Low Pandemic Threat Globally
WHO reports 51 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain. Focus is on community trust to stop transmission.
-
Ontario Investigates Possible Ebola Case After Travel to East Africa
Ontario health officials are testing a patient for Ebola after travel to East Africa, though no cases have been confirmed.