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Incidence of serious sexually transmitted disease at 27-year high and demand for preferred antibiotic is straining manufacture

From Covid to colds, winter viruses are rife. But even in this post-masking era, we can still be considerate of others, says Opinion deputy editor Katy Guest

A quarter of its Gaza’s population could die within a year due to outbreaks caused by this unprecedented conflict, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Migraines are often underestimated and misunderstood. Millions of people worldwide grapple with the excruciating pain, sensory disturbances, and debilitating symptoms that accompany this neurological disorder. Migraines are a major public health concern globally. In 2019, the global incidence of migraines increased to 87.6 million (40.1% increase compared to 1990). According…

A report by the New Brunswick, Canada, auditor general's office found that the provincial Department of Public Health could not provide documentation to support any of a sample of 33 policy recommendations it made during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The department was unable to provide requested documentation, acknowledging that they 'did…

Public health schemes such as London’s Ulez can be traced back to the study that found an association between air pollution and mortality

As the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, new variants continue to emerge, each with its unique set of characteristics and challenges. Among these variants is JN.1, a strain that has raised alarms due to its association with an increased risk of pneumonia.

Chicago hospitals were admitting about 30 COVID-19 patients per day as of Christmas Eve, a 13% rise from the previous week.

Opioid deaths, HIV and infectious diseases, the racial life expectancy gap and social inequality are Chicago health challenges.