The Americas might soon lose its measles-free status. This is because cases are popping up in Canada, Mexico, and the U. S. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is worried. To keep the measles-free title, these countries must have zero cases within a year. But time is running out. Vaccinatio
The market for stomach cancer treatments is growing fast. It was worth $5. 51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $12. 64 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by new drugs and therapies. The demand for affordable and painless treatments is also increasing. The aging population is another fact
Brazil is stepping up to share its experiences with bird flu at an upcoming global conference. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) picked Brazil to host this event, even though the country just had its first bird flu outbreak this past May on a chicken farm. This shows Brazil
Eating enough fruits and vegetables is a big deal for staying healthy. But guess what? Most people around the world aren't eating enough of them. So, what can be done to change this? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about what's been tried. A lot of different strategies have been tested to get peop
Spotting diseases early is a big deal. It helps save lives and keeps economies running. Many diseases jump from animals to humans. So, a team effort is needed to catch them fast. One Health is a way to do this. It involves people, animals, and the environment working together. People can help by sh
Africa's dependence on foreign medicines is a big problem. This issue started during colonial times and got worse later on. Many African countries used to make their own medicines, but things changed. The government-run drug factories were closed. Also, rules about patents made it hard for Africa to
Globally, over 14 million children have never received any vaccines, a troubling trend that's not improving fast enough. Experts point to conflicts, lack of access, and misinformation as major roadblocks. While some progress has been made, the numbers remain alarmingly high. In 2024, fewer children
Mpox, a disease caused by the mpox virus, is spreading and causing worry worldwide. It affects the whole body and can be severe. Right now, there are no antiviral medicines that have been proven to be both safe and effective against it. The situation is urgent. Mpox is not new, but it is becoming m
The global fight against HIV is in trouble. The U. S. has suddenly stopped funding HIV programs. This has caused big problems. Health clinics are closing. Medicines are running out. And more people are getting sick. The U. N. says if other countries don't step in, millions more will die by 2029. Th
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming a bigger problem for women between 15 and 49 years old. This is true all over the world, but some places are worse than others. The numbers show that in 2021, about 4. 38 out of every 100, 000 women in this age group got IBD. Even more concerning, 45. 90
