World

Biomarkers linked with combustible cigarette smoke dropped by 85 per cent in the Juul group, compared to 85.3 per cent in the abstinence group.

A research study found the removal of the CCR5 gene made mice smarter, improved human brain recovery after stroke, and may be associated with greater success in school.

The new rule prohibits federally funded family planning clinics from referring patients to abortion services.

More than 44 million women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the next 50 years if primary and secondary prevention programmes are not implemented in LMICs.

Pinterest prohibits “promotion of false cures for terminal or chronic illnesses and anti-vaccination advice”.

The Philippines’ Universal Health Care Act provides free medical consultations and laboratory tests, as well as a range of affordable health services.

The Philippines is now struggling with a deadly measles outbreak due to falling vaccination rates.

Sanders' model proposes a single, nationally-run health insurance programme, doing away with private insurance plans, Medicaid, or other government health plans.

A severe and highly contagious viral disease of pigs that is harmless to humans, has reportedly spread quickly across China since August.

Using blood transfusions from young donors to combat aging and treat age-related diseases is unproven and could even be dangerous.