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43% Nepali children below five years are malnourished

Deficiency in vitamins and other essential nutrients arising from unhealthy diets is the main risk factor for several diseases among Indian children, a Unice...

Gov't Rolls Out Free Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program for Kenyan Girls

The ministry is rolling it out the immunization plan closely with the ministry of education and in collaboration with development partners that include the vacc...

MRI confirms Mahomes out at least 3 weeks

It's unclear whether any services will take place before Thursday night's game between the Chiefs and the Denver Broncos . The 5-2 Chiefs will play the Green...

Fitbit in health partnerships to take on Apple Watch

The Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Fitbit today announced at the TIME 100 Health Summit in NY that they are working together to help drive timely diag...

Jennifer Garner Encourages Women To Get Mammograms In Cute Way

She commended those already battling the disease with the message: 'To everyone in the thick of the battle-respect and love and strength to you'. The mother-o...

Counselors Ready As Open Enrollment Begins For Medicare

This kind of framing and description of Medicare for All - that it would eliminate private health insurance and force people off their current plans - pervade...

MA reports more vaping-related lung illnesses

The cases span every state but Alaska, as well as the District of Columbia and one US territory. These are the second and third vaping-related deaths in Minne...

Does Diet Affect the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Research has not been able to point to an association between diet and a breast cancer diagnosis. Jen made the most of her doctor's appointment. That equates ...

Weight gain in 20s, 30s and 40s 'knocks years off your life'

They analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults, 40 and older, who were part of a USA health survey in 1988-1994 and 1999-2014. Deaths from any cause, and spe...

Various Parish Health Clinics To Dedicate Day To Free Flu Shots

The flu is spread directly from one person to another when infected people cough or sneeze, and can spread before symptoms even appear. If you're a college stud...

South Park Brutally Mocks LeBron James Over China Censorship Defense

After NBA star LeBron James was skewered for criticizing Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet in support of pro-democracy protests in Hon...

Hip, knee steroid injections may be harmful

USA researchers looked at 459 adults given injections past year for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Ten per cent had complications in their hips and 4 per cent in ...

Scientific community outraged at Chinese scientist's baby gene-editing

He Jiankui , an associate professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, addressed a packed hall of around 700 people attendin...

Kentucky leads nation in HPV related cancers

The goal of the discussion was to brainstorm ways to close the immunization gap in Kentucky. Meanwhile, according to a representative with the American Cancer...

Get your flu shot, says Health Unit

People also should avoid congregating in public settings when they are ill to minimize the risk of infecting others. It is scientifically proven to help protect...

Warren Defends Support for Medicare For All And Wealth Tax During Debate

Warren defended her idea during the debate by saying costs will only go up for the wealthy and large businesses. How Warren handles that criticism, which was ...

Poor diets damaging children’s health

The UNICEF reported that that "Filipino children are increasingly suffering from poor diets and inadequate nutrition". According to the report, from 2000 to...

'Gingers' Prince Harry & Ed Sheeran Unite For World Mental Health Day

Aleyna Genc, 14, has been exchanging letters with the Duchess of Sussex for two years while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Prince Harry is reporte...

Flu has arrived: public health confirms cases in two children

Officials say the majority of the cases have been confined to Eastern Kentucky. "In fact, you can come on Friday to a drive-thru flu shot here at the health u...

The Weeknd Denies Bella Hadid Reconciliation Despite Dating Rumours

Appears Bella Hadid and The Weeknd factual can't stay far from one every other, or manufacture up their suggestions as as to whether or not they need to be ...

Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke clash over gun control

O'Rourke gave a vague answer on exactly how he would confiscate guns from Americans under his plan, and the South Bend, Ind., mayor blindsided him over it. He s...

EEE: 5th Human Death Confirmed In Michigan

EEE also has been confirmed in 40 animals from 16 counties, including Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola. Another animal case has been reported in Allegan County, wh...

Hawaii officials blame online dating for sudden rise in STDs

Syphilis too is making a major come back with only 38 cases in 2008 and 180 cases in 2018 respectively say the officials. In Hawaii, growth is considered to be ...

Watch Tonight's Democratic Debate Online Without Cable

Who is moderating the debate? Bernie Sanders on his right and Massachusetts Sen. "Impeachment is the way that we establish that this man will not be permit...

Despite boycott threat, Tulsi Gabbard opts to attend next Democratic debate

When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8-11 p.m. The marathon contest will pit the current frontrunners - former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sens. It also will be ...

1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight

It describes a triple burden of malnutrition: Undernutrition, hidden hunger caused by a lack of essential nutrients, and overweight among children under the age...

Mental health problems cost auto industry £1.2bn a year, report claims

Ms Stewart said most people knew someone who had mental health issues. How do we justify the policies, the declarations signed and the intentions that do not ...

California Becomes First US State To Ban Sale Of Animal Fur

Fur products used for religious purposes or by Native American tribes are also exempt, and fur lawfully taken with a hunting license is still allowed. Supporter...

California bans sale, manufacture of fur products from 2023

At least 18 circuses don't use animals at all, including Cirque du Soleil. The ban doesn't take effect until January 1, 2023, giving retailers time to sell of...

Madison Police Officers push the power of pink in their department

Any discomfort or pain in one breast that does not go away. In many cases, breast cancer is detected by women noticing unusual changes in their breast and t...