Videos questioning sunscreen safety on TikTok generate higher engagement than those promoting its use, according to a new study. Researchers found no scientific basis for claims of harm from sunscreen ingredients.
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With tick season intensifying, experts are examining the role of deer populations in the spread of diseases like Lyme and the emergence of alpha-gal syndrome. Current control methods are being re-evaluated.
Australia has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a wild migratory seabird, marking the virus's presence on every continent. The detection raises concerns for animal populations, though human cases remain uncommon.
New research indicates a near-zero risk of cervical cancer death for young women vaccinated against HPV in childhood, marking a significant public health milestone.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered an American passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine against her will, despite medical advice.
Nearly 4,000 infant syphilis cases reported in 2024, a surge linked to diminished public health infrastructure and access to care.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine against her will, despite medical advice suggesting otherwise.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks becoming deadlier than the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic, warns the head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Tens of thousands remain untraced.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific rates have been declining due to improved cardiovascular health, increased education, and potential benefits from the shingles vaccine.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines continue to offer significant protection against cardiovascular events, particularly for older adults and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, according to a new study.