Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (American Heart Association News) As the pandemic crashes into the holidays, fewer of us may be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the season. But the bonds of friendship remain key to emotional – and physical – health. […]
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THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) More green space can reduce air pollution, improve air quality and maybe lower the risk for heart disease deaths, a new study suggests. “We found that both increased greenness and increased air quality were associated with fewer deaths from heart disease,” said researcher Dr. […]
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) No matter how many medications you take, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and getting plenty of exercise will help keep you alive, a new study finds. “We’ve long known about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. The results from our study underscore […]
By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 In an alarming sign that the coronavirus pandemic is about to hammer the United States with unprecedented force, the country reported a record-shattering 140,000 new cases on Wednesday. Hospitalizations also reached a record high on Wednesday, with 65,368 […]
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) Isolation may pose mental health challenges for people as they spend more time indoors in the winter during the coronavirus pandemic, an expert warns. Maintaining safe forms of social contact is crucial, especially for people who live alone, […]
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 — A link between an E. coli outbreak that’s sickened 12 people in six states and recalled romaine lettuce sold by Tanimura & Antle (sold at Walmart stores) is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Member States recommended the adoption of two resolutions on meningitis control and epilepsy at the 73rd World Health Assembly on Thursday (November 12). Committee A, which focuses on programme and budget matters, decided to recommend the adoption of the first-ever resolution on meningitis, which would approve a global roadmap to […]
Measles surged worldwide in 2019 reaching highest number of reported cases in 23 years. Highlighted in a publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles cases worldwide increased to 869,770 in 2019, the highest number reported since 1996 with […]
The first WHO guidelines app from the Department of HIV and Hepatitis provides on-the-go access to WHO’s current HIV Testing Services (HTS) guidelines and information. “WHO HTS Info” makes it easy to view WHO guidance on HIV testing on your smartphone or tablet, whether you’re online or offline. Download the […]
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 sets out global targets and actions to align and re-focus the work of countries, partners and stakeholders during the next decade, including cross-cutting targets aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Several countries and […]