health

Philippines, Portugal to agree to fight ASF

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:00

Manila, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday lauded Portugal's decision to help the country fight African Swine Fever (ASF), saying that it would be a big boost to the economy.

Cuba reports 30 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: June 14, 2023
16:39

Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Wednesday reported 30 new cases of Covid-19, bringing total infection toll to 98.

Spain highlights relevance of global health for development

Published on: June 14, 2023
10:31

Madrid, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, today valued the importance of global health for human development.

Reduced time in deep sleep may rise risk of cognitive decline

Published on: June 8, 2023
16:46

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline.

Regular physical activity may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:10

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Physical activity may reduce the risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes, even for people with a high genetic risk of suffering from it, a specialized source informed Tuesday.

PAHO warns of AI dangers for health care

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:29

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) can presently harm patients through misdiagnosis or wrong treatment, the chief of PAHO's Information Systems and Digital Health Marcelo D'Agostino said.

Cuba reports 119 Covid-19 active cases, no deaths

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:05

Havana, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Tuesday reported 119 new cases of Covid-19, of which 23 were detected at the end of Monday.

8 minors died in Guatemala of acute malnutrition

Published on: June 5, 2023
17:52

Guatemala City, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Eight children under five have died so far in 2023 in Guatemala of acute malnutrition, a situation showing a sharp increase compared to 2022.

Cuba reports 18 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: June 5, 2023
17:01

Havana, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Monday reported 18 new cases of Covid-19 and no deaths.

WHO, European Commission to launch landmark digital health initiative

Published on: June 5, 2023
16:48

Geneva, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission have announced on Monday the launch of a landmark digital health partnership to strengthen global health security.

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