health

Low-fiber intake in pregnancy risk child brain development – Study

Published on: August 1, 2023
16:00

Washington, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the factors linked to an increased risk of diseases in children as they grow older. Yet, maternal malnutrition remains a problem for women worldwide.

Exclusive breastfeeding reached 48 percent globally – UNICEF, WHO

Published on: August 1, 2023
15:45

Geneva, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10%, to 48% globally.

HIV/AIDS infections surge in Chile

Published on: August 1, 2023
14:56

Santiago de Chile, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) As many as 5,401 HIV/AIDS cases were reported in Chile in 2023, a figure accounting for a 7% surge over the previous year, according to the Public Health Institute (ISP).

Firefighters expose to PFAS as an occupational hazard – Study

Published on: July 30, 2023
07:46

Washington, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world; however, the most common cause of death among them is cancer, U.S. specialists warned.

Vaccines could avert AMR deaths a year – WHO

Published on: July 28, 2023
14:33

Geneva, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Globally there are 4.95 million deaths per year associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Low- and middle-income countries bear the burden of drug-resistant infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

Cuba reports 4 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 28, 2023
13:38

Havana, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Friday reported four new cases of Covid-19, no deaths or critically-ill patients.

MSPAS to focus on more Covid-19 vaccines for domestic campaign

Published on: July 27, 2023
01:13

Guatemala City, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala is presently working so hard on purchasing more Covid-19 vaccine doses in order to continue implementing domestic campaign immunization campaign ahead of rising coronavirus cases reported recently and imminent expiration of last Pfizer batches.

Cuba reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 26, 2023
10:11

Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Wednesday reported seven new cases of Covid-19, bringing total infection toll to 26.

Cuba reports 6 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 24, 2023
17:19

Havana, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Monday reported six new cases of Covid-19 and no deaths.

UK specialists warns benefits of physical activity for the elderly

Published on: July 24, 2023
17:01

Washington, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The elderly should do 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to improve their quality of life, a specialized source revealed Monday.

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