A Canadian law that would exclude mentally ill people from accessing assisted deaths for an additional year has been introduced, after Legislation passed a similar law in 2021.
Great Britain’s health care system is suffering from high volumes of patients waiting to be treated. A record 7.2 million people are currently waiting.
The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to researchers in Texas — they say they've developed a "game changer" vaccine for addiction treatment.
A new study from Imperial's School of Public Health in London found that diets high in ultra-processed foods may elevate the risks of various types of cancer. Here's what to know.
A mother of three in Duxbury, Massachusetts, has been hospitalized after she allegedly harmed her children, all of whom died. The tragedy has prompted questions about postpartum depression.
The CDC is warning that a brand of eye drops may be linked to a bacterial infection that has affected at least 50 people in 11 states. One person has died.
Italy is planning to ease its anti-COVID measures for travelers arriving from China. Instead of mandatory tests, travelers would be examined at random.
South Korea has scrapped its mask requirement for most indoor public places. However, residents are still wearing coverings voluntarily as fears of infections linger.
The World Health Organization is seeking to expand its role as the world’s leading health body. However, under-funded WHO must also tackle its budgeting issues.
China said its coronavirus situation is now at a low level with a decrease of 40% in clinic visits post Lunar New Year. No mutant strains have been identified either, according to CDC.
Industrial-grade chemicals were sold as pharmaceutical-grade by a local trader in Indonesia. The ingredients found in cough syrups may have led to the deaths of 200 kids.
WHO released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.
As more families consider raising their own egg-laying chickens amid today's high cost of eggs, there are health considerations when it comes to installing a chicken coop on your property.
The rule requiring people to wear masks while on public transportation in Spain will be lifted on Feb. 7. An official said the COVID-19 health situation in the country is stable.
A European Union drug regulator said the shortage of antibiotics is not considered a “major event.” Manufactures expect supplies of amoxicillin to increase in the near future.
Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The disease has infected over 30,000 people in the African country and has killed another 1,000.
Only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported last year. Global eradication efforts are about to enter its most difficult phase, according to officials
A medical association based in Virginia — the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) — says the U.S. is experiencing a dire shortage of infectious disease specialists. Experts weigh in.
Nutrition and community medicine researchers think they've found a link that connects high body mass indexes and waist circumferences to premature and expected "frailty" in later life.