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New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

The mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells.

13 May 2024

Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk

A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that biodiversity loss, climate change, and chemical pollution significantly increase global infectious disease risk, while urbanization may decrease it.

10 May 2024

Common drivers of high-performing public health programs revealed

The highest performing countries across public health outcomes share many drivers that contribute to their success.

9 May 2024

FAU researchers receive grants to tackle Alzheimer's disease

Three Florida Atlantic University researchers at the forefront of Alzheimer's disease (AD) research have each received a $350,000 grant from the Florida Department of Health's "Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program."

8 May 2024

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health.

8 May 2024

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

7 May 2024

Mobile teams boost immunization rates in rural Sierra Leone

COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low in many African countries, often because providing access to vaccines is difficult in remote areas.

7 May 2024

Medically aided conception vs. natural conception: Study explores cancer risk in children

The risk of cancer in children born by medically assisted reproduction (MAR) to infants conceived naturally.

7 May 2024

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Qi "Tony" Zhou, a researcher in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fight lung infections that have established a resistance to antimicrobial drugs.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Despite reducing exposure to air pollution, a study found that using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cooking did not improve fetal growth compared to traditional biomass fuels in resource-limited settings.

5 May 2024

Global research offers insights about health burden disparities between genders

Globally, there are substantial differences between females and males (aged 10 and older) when it comes to health, with limited progress in bridging these health gaps over the past 30 years, according to a new study examining the disparities in the 20 leading causes of disease burden between females and males, across ages and regions, published in The Lancet Public Health journal.

2 May 2024

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

A substantial proportion of the world's population remains willing to get vaccinated against diseases including COVID-19, according to a new survey across 23 countries that represent more than 60% of the world's population.

30 Apr 2024

Genetic associations of key genes in breast cancer pathogenesis

Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, warranting further exploration into its genetic basis and potential therapeutic targets.

29 Apr 2024

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Consistently high vaccination rates and global health surveillance programs have helped eliminate poliomyelitis (polio) in almost all countries of the world, except Afghanistan and Pakistan.

28 Apr 2024

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

In the eighth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR), which was suspended yesterday until 16 May, State Parties to the IHR took a major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments which will be put forward to the World Health Assembly, which takes place from 27 May–1 June.

28 Apr 2024

Global Health News and Research

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk

Common drivers of high-performing public health programs revealed

FAU researchers receive grants to tackle Alzheimer's disease

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

Mobile teams boost immunization rates in rural Sierra Leone

Medically aided conception vs. natural conception: Study explores cancer risk in children

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Global research offers insights about health burden disparities between genders

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

Genetic associations of key genes in breast cancer pathogenesis

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

Spain's Secretary of State meets with WHO to discuss global health priorities

Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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