Scientists have long known that the measles virus can temporarily weaken a child’s immune system, making them more vulnerable to a number of other diseases. But...
When you hear the word “stroke,” the first picture that pops into your mind is likely to be of an elderly individual. It’s true that older...
Nutrition experts, yesterday, lamented the huge burden of anaemia among Nigerian children and women of child-bearing age. According to the experts, 72 per cent of children...
A study following nearly 28,000 people aged 55 and older at high cardiovascular risk, which monitored their diets for 5 years and tested declines against thinking...
Last Friday, April 24th, marked the second annual Wired Health conference in London, UK, where members of the health care industry and curious spectators came together...
There is a risk that cholera, dysentery and other serious waterborne diseases will break out in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake. eople are defecating out...
Mentally challenging work may, at times, feel draining and tough, yet professionals whose jobs involve a variety of challenging work tasks may be better protected from...
Obesity is a serious public health problem in the US and can affect anyone regardless of age. In particular, childhood obesity prevalence remains high. As well...
The office here at Medical News Today HQ is a pleasant place to work. It is a largely tranquil place (until somebody decides to use the...
