Diseases
A recent study evaluating the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccination program in Fenghua district, Ningbo city, from 1992 to 2020, has yielded remarkable results. The research, conducted by the Fenghua District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed to assess the positive rates of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
Medical research
Growing concern over the transmission of zoonotic diseases, particularly avian influenza (HPAI H5N1), has been raised by recent evidence demonstrating the role of raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) and raw milk feeding in companion animals. This has led to widespread outbreaks in poultry, wild birds, and mammals, including dairy cattle and
Medical research
Research on HIV/AIDS and pediatric HIV care highlighted the critical need for improved antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and prevention of drug resistance in children living with HIV globally. A global HIV clinical data consortium studied how HIV care programs measure and support pediatric ART adherence, revealing that most programs
Medical research
A new study on the role of the Teens Run DC (TRDC) program in improving mental health outcomes in high-school students has yielded promising results. Researchers from George Washington University examined the impact of the TRDC program, a combined running and mentorship initiative, on self-reported indicators of mental health in
Medical research
As climate change accelerates the frequency and severity of wildfires worldwide, the pulmonary consequences of wildfire smoke exposure have emerged as an important yet under-recognized public health concern. According to a recent study, wildfire-related fine particulate matter (PM2.5) possesses distinct toxicologic properties compared to urban PM2.5 and disproportionately
Medical research
A recent study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health has found that the selection of case definition for traumatic brain injury (TBI) significantly impacts statewide trends. The study, which analyzed emergency department visit records from 2012 to 2024, discovered that the inclusion
Diseases
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland has highlighted the potential link between climate change and the progression of coronary artery disease. The study, which analyzed data from 224 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) followed by repeated angiography, found that
Diseases
Research from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health has highlighted the connection between housing insecurity and the mental health of US youth. The study, which analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study, found that households struggling to pay rent or facing eviction were
Epidemiology
The outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Senegal has resulted in 17 fatalities since September 21, according to Boly Diop, head of epidemiological surveillance at the country's Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. With a total of 119 confirmed cases reported nationwide, the majority of which are
Cancer
Renal cancer is a growing global health concern, with significant variations in incidence and mortality rates by geographic area and sex. According to a recent study published in European Urology, the global burden of renal cancer will increase substantially by 2050, with a projected 72% rise in new cases and
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has claimed 168 lives across 21 states in 2025. The agency reported a total of 4,543 suspected cases, of which 897 were confirmed positive, with a case fatality rate of 18.7 per cent. Four
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 166 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with a case fatality rate higher than the same period last year. The country has seen 7,673 suspected cases of the disease, with 895 confirmed cases and seven probable cases reported
