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Man receives first eye transplant in step toward one day restoring sight

By VOA 2023-11-10 07:41:32

Tuberculosis remains one of world's deadliest diseases, but hope for vaccine rises

Global cases of tuberculosis also known as TB continued to rise last year as disruption to health services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic set back efforts to fight the disease

By VOA 2023-11-11 08:00:36

Jill Biden to lead new initiative boosting research into women's health

The Biden administration on Monday announced a White House initiative to improve how the federal government approaches and funds research into the health of women.

By VOA 2023-11-14 07:40:23

Jill Biden to lead new initiative boosting research into women's health

The Biden administration on Monday announced a White House initiative to improve how the federal government approaches and funds research into the health of women.

By VOA 2023-11-14 07:40:23

Flu soaring in 7 US states, rising in others, health officials say

The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.

By VOA 2023-11-18 08:52:41

Flu soaring in 7 US states, rising in others, health officials say

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency over cholera

Zimbabwe declares a state of emergency following a cholera outbreak, more than 150 deaths and over 7,000 suspected cases recorded since outbreak in February.

By VOA 2023-11-18 13:58:14

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency over cholera

France's Parliament considers ban on single-use e-cigarettes

The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their sweet flavors.

By VOA 2023-12-05 12:34:04

France's Parliament considers ban on single-use e-cigarettes

Study bolsters evidence severe obesity increasing in young US kids

Experts say severe obesity at a very early age is nearly irreversible and strongly associated with chronic health problems and an early death.

By VOA 2023-12-19 07:55:58

Study bolsters evidence severe obesity increasing in young US kids

FDA warns about counterfeit versions of diabetes drug Ozempic

FDA warned consumers not to use counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic that have been found in the country's drug supply chain.

By VOA 2023-12-22 06:48:17

FDA warns about counterfeit versions of diabetes drug Ozempic

Bird flu set to spread in Antarctic, causing huge damage, report says

Bird flu is likely to spread further in the Antarctic region, causing immense damage to wildlife, according to experts on the highly contagious disease that has killed hundreds of millions of birds

By VOA 2023-12-22 06:54:35

Bird flu set to spread in Antarctic, causing huge damage, report says

Flu, Covid-19 infections rising in US, could worsen over holidays, CDC says

U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily.

By VOA 2023-12-23 07:53:25

Flu, Covid-19 infections rising in US, could worsen over holidays, CDC says

WHO points to risks facing anti-Polio gains in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Only 12 children around the world have been paralyzed by wild poliovirus so far this year, all of them in Pakistan and Afghanistan — with six reported in each.

By VOA 2023-12-24 09:52:06