Category: 6. Health

Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of an observational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

The observed…

In an unprecedented change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children on Monday. One of them is the hepatitis B vaccine, a three-dose series…

A cold weather warning was issued as Hong Kong ushered in 2026, with the temperature dropping to 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight. There was a chill in the air and windy conditions in the days that followed as a cold front…

Archaeologists uncovered the 2,000-year-old Flaccus tomb at Heerlen’s Raadhuisplein during a town-square excavation, along with pottery that still bore the inscriptio “FLAC.”

City planners and archaeologists now tie the Flaccus tomb to a

Japan banned the production and use of asbestos in 2006, but new health cases caused by the carcinogen continue to emerge while problems remain over compensation and buildings containing the hazardous…

NEED TO KNOW

• Naomi Watts is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to raise awareness about the importance of eye exams for women of perimenopausal and menopausal age.

• Watts has been a longtime advocate for women’s health, and is the founder of Stripes…

Think regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep. Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to stick with our health goals.

Meanwhile, people worldwide are experiencing more…

Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) today announced that it is urging both domestic and international tourists to prioritize yellow fever prevention when planning trips to the country’s rural and jungle areas, which are…

A new case of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray in southeastern B.C.,…