Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally

Environmental and public health researchers are drawing attention to a little-known group of pathogens that may pose a rising global danger: free living amoebae. In a new perspective published in…

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and…

A natural aging molecule may help restore memory in Alzheimer’s

Singapore ranks among the countries with the longest life expectancy in the world. Even so, many people spend close to their final ten years coping with poor health. Researchers at…

The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits

Children who show ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability by age 46, according to a study led by researchers at…

Brain waves could help paralyzed patients move again

People with spinal cord injuries often lose the ability to move their arms or legs. In many cases, the nerves in the limbs remain healthy, and the brain continues to…

A hidden immune loop may drive dangerous inflammation with age

As people grow older, the immune system often becomes less balanced and more prone to dysfunction. This shift can leave older adults more vulnerable to serious conditions such as sepsis.…

A stiffening colon may be fueling cancer in younger adults

A new study suggests that long-term inflammation may physically change the colon in ways that promote early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers found that chronic inflammation can increase the stiffness of…

NHS cancer gene database to allow families to check risk

A new NHS database of genes linked to cancer could enable patients and their families in England to find out whether they are at risk of developing the disease. People…

Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG)…

Chemotherapy rewires gut bacteria to block metastasis

Chemotherapy is widely known to damage the lining of the intestines. While this effect is often treated as a localized problem, the consequences extend beyond the digestive tract. When the…