Previous mental health diagnoses not a factor in most youth suicides in the US, study suggests
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States. A new study suggests that the majority of young people who…
Mobile app ‘revolutionises’ access to HIV testing in Jamaica
Health Connect Jamaica, a project of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona, has launched a mobile app aimed…
Ultrasound screening often misses endometrial cancer in Black females
A new report found that a common screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer (EC) may be less effective among Black women….
Popular weight loss, diabetes drugs linked to blindness
People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness called naion, a new study suggests. Still,…
Adults at risk for diseases due to physical inactivity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in…
Planetary Health Diet reduces early death and helps planet
The American Journal for Clinical Nutrition, in a recent study, found that individuals who most closely adhered to the Planetary Health Diet were at a…
Salty diet linked to eczema flares
Eating a diet high in sodium may increase the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology….
Maternal, perinatal health systems launched by PAHO in Dominica
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched an essential mission in Dominica to assess and improve the country’s maternal and perinatal health services. This…
Peanut allergies lessened in children
Feeding kids peanuts early in childhood can drastically reduce their risk of developing a peanut allergy, a new clinical trial reports. Peanuts are one of…
Syphilis cases increase in the Americas
Syphilis, a bacterial, sexually transmitted infection, is a preventable and curable disease, but cases have escalated globally by over one million in 2022, reaching a…