The epidemic of broken bones caused by home workouts: Surgeons report a fourfold rise in stress fractures that started in […]
More heart infections and strokes in the U.S. linked to national opioid epidemic
The ongoing U.S. opioid epidemic may have led to an increase in the number of strokes due to more bacterial […]
How does your brain process emotions? Answer could help address loneliness epidemic
Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is associated with considerable […]
Signs America’s Opioid Epidemic Might Finally Be Waning
SATURDAY, Oct. 3, 2020 — Here’s some heartening news on the opioid painkillers front: Abuse of the prescription medicines in […]
Fighting the HIV epidemic
Stigma is an important contributor to the continued HIV epidemic in the United States. While pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a […]
In Burundi, 1,800 dead as malaria ‘epidemic’ rages: UN
Malaria has killed more than 1,800 people in Burundi this year, the UN’s humanitarian agency says, a death toll rivalling […]
Vaping ‘epidemic’ among teenage girls could lead to breast cancer
Leading British surgeon tells ministers vaping ‘epidemic’ among teenage girls could lead to breast cancer later in life and children […]
Opioid epidemic is fueling a rise in STROKES: Rate soared in 20 years
Opioid epidemic is fueling a rise in STROKES: Rate has soared in 20 years driven by heroin injection use, new […]
High risk of ‘losing control’ of AIDS epidemic: experts
The AIDS epidemic risks resurging and spiralling out of control unless billions of extra dollars are pumped into prevention and […]