Uganda Launches Nationwide Vaccination Drive for 7.9 Million Children
Uganda launched a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign aiming to reach nearly 7.9 million children aged 9-59 months across 146 districts.
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WHO Data Shows India Life Expectancy Reaches 71 Years in 2023
Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels, while non-communicable diseases accounted for 74 percent of all deaths worldwide…
University of Iowa Researchers Link Placental Health to ADHD
Researchers exploring early neurodevelopmental risks have linked placental health markers and pregnancy inflammation to elevated ADHD symptoms in young children, offering new…
WHO Reports Global Life Expectancy Recovers Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, nearly returning to pre-pandemic peaks, while healthy life expectancy recovered more slower to 62.8 years.
Patient’s Hemoglobin Drops to 9.4 g/dL After Nephrostomy Tube Removal
A 76-year-old man experienced a hemoglobin drop from 10.4 to 9.4 g/dL and a hematoma within the right renal pelvis following the removal of a nephrostomy tube on postoperative day…
Blue Toe Syndrome Case Leads to Below-Knee Amputation in Cureus Report
A 72-year-old woman lost her lower leg to a left below-knee amputation following atheroembolic blue toe syndrome stemming from an aortic plaque source, despite attempted…
University of Oregon Researchers Resurrect 160-Million-Year-Old Proteins
University of Oregon researchers have resurrected proteins up to 160 million years old, finding that ancient antimicrobial fragments can outperform modern human versions against…
Walmart and Trader Joe’s Expand Frozen Berry Recall Over E. coli Risk
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded an ongoing recall of frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s stores across the United States.
Texas A&M Researchers Identify Protein Target to Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers exploring fatty liver disease have identified protective enzymes and experimental pathways that reduce liver damage, inflammation, and fibrosis in preclinical models.
FDA Confirms Cyclospora at Taylor Farms Mexico Site
Federal health regulators have concluded their investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico, finding environmental evidence of the parasite at growing…
Shermin Shu Diagnosed with Stage 2B Breast Cancer
Shermin Shu, a 30-year-old Singaporean marketing executive, was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer in December 2025, despite having no family history of the disease, according…
Climate Change Expands Reach of Malaria and Dengue Mosquitoes
Global incidence of malaria has risen 8.5 percent over the past decade while dengue infections approach 400 million annually.