Pregnancy is the most common trigger for mental illness: Study
Mental illness is the most frequent complication affecting women during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet healthcare systems continue to fail many of those...
Rare hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concern
A rare outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury expedition cruise ship stranded off the coast of Africa has triggered global health concern after the...
UK announces lifetime cigarette ban for those born after 2008
In a landmark public health move, the United Kingdom has approved sweeping legislation that will permanently bar individuals born after 2008 from legally purchasing...
Rat poison found in baby food in Austria
Austria has been rocked by a major food safety scare after authorities confirmed the presence of rat poison in a jar of baby food,...
UK scraps key global health programme amid aid budget cuts
The United Kingdom government has decided to shut down a major international health initiative that supported healthcare systems in several African countries, a move...
Medicare costs rise in United States in 2026
Healthcare expenses for millions of Americans are expected to increase in 2026 as changes to Medicare premiums and deductibles come into effect, putting additional...
Thailand launches ambitious plan to slash sugar in popular drinks
Thailand is intensifying efforts to curb the country’s alarmingly high sugar intake by pushing through a major reform of how sweetened beverages are served,...
Malawi launches emergency polio campaign amid aid cuts
Malawi has mounted a nationwide emergency response to a sudden outbreak of polio, administering vaccines to around 1.3 million children in just four days...
Return to traditional diet can reverse Nepal’s diabetes epidemic
A growing body of research indicates that reverting to Nepal’s traditional diet of lentils and rice may play a significant role in reversing the...