An Albanian gynecologist has raised an alarm about a "silent epidemic" of sexually transmitted infections, particularly HIV-AIDS, in the country. She highlighted that diagnoses are often made years after infection, with sex tourism and homosexual relations cited as contributing factors to the spread.
This opinion piece discusses a societal tendency to enjoy the efforts of others without contributing one's own, metaphorically describing it as an 'epidemic of thin skin'.
Britanniassa selvitetään, miksi aivokalvontulehdusta aiheuttava meningokokki B -bakteeri levisi Kentissä poikkeuksellisen nopeasti. Suomalaisilla ei ole syytä huoleen, lupaa Husin osastonylilääkäri.
Meningitis alert in the south of England, due to an outbreak of a strain not yet determined, registered between the University of Kent (in the county of the same name) and a nearby high school, in Faversham,...
Poland is facing a depression epidemic, with official statistics showing over a million people suffering from the condition and nearly two million taking medication. Many patients remain outside the healthcare system, and doctors emphasize that symptoms can include sleep disorders.
Travel technology company Amadeus is set to acquire the biometrics business of French firm Idemia for a reported 1.2 billion euros. This deal aims to expand Amadeus's offerings in identity verification solutions.
On World Adherence Day, experts emphasized that poor adherence to prescribed treatment plans is a major public health challenge, particularly for chronic, often asymptomatic conditions like hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.
Mozambique is experiencing a cholera epidemic, with over 200 new cases confirmed in two days, bringing the total to 95 cases in the 24 hours leading up to February 24. The national fatality rate for the disease has decreased to 1.1%.
US President Donald Trump has again postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, extending the deadline to April 6 and citing progress in ongoing talks. He also noted Iran's allowance of 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a positive sign, indicating seriousness in negotiations, as Operation Epic Fury continues.
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the immediate release of up to 11.5 million barrels of oil from national reserves, an operation coordinated with the International Energy Agency to mitigate price increases caused by the war in Iran and stabilize markets.
An aging population is expected to lead to a critical scenario for heart health, with scientific societies warning that the incidence of heart valve diseases could triple by 2050.