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Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are among the the most widespread chronic illnesses globally – affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. They pose a significant problem not just because of how common they are, but because they can cause serious health complications.

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

New outbreaks of mpox in Nairobi and Central African Republic raise concerns in Africa due to limited vaccine access. Learn about the recent cases and chal...

Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new border rules for dogs entering the United States as of Aug. 1. However, the new rules going into effect are not as onerous as the ones originally planned.

In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that,…

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Scientists say eating processed red meat could be ‘significant risk factor’ for disease