health

AU-EU high-level health dialogue begins

Published on: February 5, 2024
12:24

Addis Ababa, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Consolidating the Africa-EU (European Union) Global Health Partnership, increasing the resilience of African and European health systems and health challenges were the focus of a meeting between the African Union and Europe here on Monday.

High blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Published on: February 3, 2024
13:28

Washington, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Having high levels of omega-3 in the blood is associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study co-led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and published in the journal Nutrients.

Brazil´s Health Ministry starts off domestic campaign against dengue

Published on: February 3, 2024
12:54

Brasilia, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Brazil´s Health Ministry on Saturday started off the domestic campaign by the so-called Emergency Operations Center to fight off dengue.

New vaccine may be potential treatment for pancreatic cancer

Published on: February 3, 2024
08:48

Washington, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) A new vaccine shows encouraging early results as a potential off-the-shelf treatment for certain patients with pancreatic or colorectal cancer, according to a study co-led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

Cervical cancer cases double in Antigua and Barbuda

Published on: February 3, 2024
07:18

Saint John, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Cervical cancer is on the rise in Antigua and Barbuda, with reported cases doubling in recent years.

Low vaccination rates against Covid-19 in Italy

Published on: February 2, 2024
00:45

Rome, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The national vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in Italy, aimed mainly at people over 60 years of age, was described as "a sensational failure," given the low coverage achieved so far.

Uruguay to import thousands of vaccines against equine encephalitis

Published on: February 2, 2024
00:30

Montevideo, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay is preparing to buy 100,000 vaccines against equine encephalitis, which is present in most of the country's departments and has already been transmitted to humans.

PCOS may be linked to memory problems in later years – Study

Published on: January 31, 2024
17:55

Washington, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be more likely to suffer from memory and cognition in middle age, according to an article published today in the journal Neurology.

PAHO provides toolkit to fight off cardiovascular risk, hypertension

Published on: January 31, 2024
16:44

Washington, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently published HEARTS in the Americas: Compendium of essential clinical tools 2023, a collection of resources aimed at assisting healthcare teams in improving the management of cardiovascular risk conditions and hypertension in primary healthcare settings across the region.

Project in Cuba seeks to improve sexual and reproductive health

Published on: January 31, 2024
09:49

Havana, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) are working on a project to promote a responsible and safe sexual life among the most vulnerable groups.

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