Dietician says kitchen staple 'reduces risk of infections' and it costs 9p-per-day
A dietician advocates for ginger as a cost-effective health booster that reduces infection risk and offers a convenient powdered option.
Parasite that devours eyes. It mainly attacks contact lens wearers
An eye infection caused by the Acanthamoeba protozoan, commonly found in water, poses a severe risk to contact lens wearers, potentially leading to blindness if misdiagnosed.
Tuberculosis spread in Malaysia not linked to Ramadan — Official
Malaysian health officials clarified that while Ramadan does not cause tuberculosis, increased social interactions during the month could heighten the risk of infection.
Hepatitis A risk at Nyköping Hospital – region calls in patients for vaccination
A small number of individuals have been contacted by the region due to a Hepatitis A risk at Nyköping Hospital, prompting a vaccination call.
NHS 'clearly failing' to ensure children get MMR vaccine amid measles risk, experts warn
Experts and MPs warn that the NHS is failing to ensure children receive the MMR vaccine, leading to rising measles infection rates and calls for urgent reform in vaccination delivery.
People with a certain BMI are more prone to deadly infections, study reveals
A new study indicates that obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalization and death from infections, finding that obesity contributes to a notable percentage of infection-related fatalities.
Medicine: When Overweight Makes Infections More Dangerous
A study reveals that obesity significantly increases the risk of severe outcomes from infections by approximately 70%, regardless of the type of pathogen.
People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds
A study reveals that individuals with obesity have a 70% increased risk of hospitalization or death from infections, indicating a significant public health issue.
Obesity causes one in ten deaths from infection in Spain
A significant study indicates that obesity contributes to one in every ten deaths from infectious diseases in Spain, highlighting the increased risk of severe illness and hospitalization for obese individuals.
Dog owners told simple, everyday task could be giving your dog salmonella
A warning has been issued to dog owners about a common task that may inadvertently put their pets at risk of salmonella infection, according to a pet food nutritionist on TikTok.
‘The probability of infection is still high.’ Veterinarians canceled the risk area where avian influenza was spreading
Veterinarians have lifted the risk area for avian influenza, but the threat of infection remains significant.
Tell me how your gums are and I'll tell you how your health is: periodontitis as a warning sign beyond the mouth
The article discusses how periodontitis, a common yet often undiagnosed infection of the tissues supporting the teeth, is linked to an increased risk of various cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Increased risk of infection by human papillomavirus among men over 45 years old
Specialists warn of a rising number of human papillomavirus (HPV) diagnoses and related lesions in men over 45, particularly those aged 60 to 70, who were not protected by systematic vaccination.