Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects millions worldwide, especially women, causing unrelenting dryness of the mouth and eyes. These symptoms severely impact daily life—making it hard to speak, eat, or sleep.
Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
CATTLE FARMERS – TICK CONTROL
DIESEASES of cattle cost farmers and the country a lot of money each year through prevention and also treatment by use of acaricides. Regrettably, diseases causing the biggest losses are those which can to a large extent be prevented by vaccination, management or tick control. Therefore, when a farmer is in doubt, it is advisable […]
To be a mental health therapist, is to have the ‘most raw’ window into humanity
Those who enter Ellen Kingren’s office get the choice of a chair or a small sofa.
HIV prevention medicines could soon be over-the-counter in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill before the legislative session ends Friday that would allow pharmacists to distribute HIV prevention medicines without a prescription, a policy change that would allow quicker access for people who lack insurance or who live in rural Georgia.
‘If they cut too much, people will die’: Health coalition pushes GOP on Medicaid funding
Tina Ewing-Wilson remembers the last time major Medicaid cuts slashed her budget.
Six Parkinson’s disease facts
Brought into the limelight by actor Michael J. Fox, Parkinson’s disease affects the body’s ability to control movement.
Equitable access to digital technologies may help improve cardiovascular health, say experts
The use of technology-based health solutions, such as fitness trackers, smartwatches and mobile health apps, has shown potential to help people improve management of their cardiovascular health.
LISTEN TO CRITICAL VOICES, LENGWE URGES HH
BARNABAS ZULU ROAN Constituency independent aspiring Member of Parliament, Cornelius Lengwe Bwalya, has advised President Hakainde Hichilema to listen to the critical voices calling for a halt to the ongoing constitutional amendment process. Various civil society organisations, among them ActionAid and Chapter One Foundation, have criticised the UPND government’s constitutional amendment process. They have warned […]
Emergency response for Luano
GIDEON NYENDWA OVER K6.3 million has been disbursed to vulnerable households in Luano as part of a six-month drought emergency response project implemented by the Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM) with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), Sweden and Ireland, and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. The project, which targeted 4, 638 food-insecure households, provided […]