health

Cuba’s dengue vaccine candidate based on recombinant proteins

Published on: March 21, 2023
16:15

Havana, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s vaccine candidate to treat dengue has a safe technological platform, as informed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB).

Dementia risk higher for elite soccer players – Study

Published on: March 21, 2023
15:47

Stockholm, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Head injuries in soccer increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases -notably, dementia, a study in Sweden found.

CARICOM thanks support for Covid-19 control, discusses challenges

Published on: March 20, 2023
17:11

Georgetown, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Helen Royer, director of Human and Social Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, thanked public health experts for their strong support in rolling out a coordinated response to control the Covid-19 pandemic, Caricom Today reported.

Cuba reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: March 20, 2023
15:43

Havana, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Monday reported 10 new cases of Covid-19, no deaths, and one seriously-ill patient.

Maatouk Drugstores to launch Cuba´s Heberprot-P for diabetic foot

Published on: March 20, 2023
15:19

Damascus, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The Maatouk Drugstores company on Monday has launched for the first time in Syria and the Middle East region Cuba´s Heberprot-p that favors to treat diabetic ulcers and reduces amputation risk.

New study reveals socioeconomic impact of insomnia worldwide

Published on: March 17, 2023
18:09

London, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) Amid growing evidence that the condition is increasing globally, new research from RAND Europe reveals the societal burden and broad economic impact of insomnia, from countries within Western, Northern and Southern Europe as well as North America and Australia. Insomnia symptoms include difficulty falling or staying asleep or poor quality or non-restorative sleep.

Covid-19 may become just like flu, says WHO chief

Published on: March 17, 2023
17:40

Geneva, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the Covid-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu.

Revumenib: Hopeful drug to fight leukemia

Published on: March 17, 2023
17:15

Washington, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on Friday announced it found data from the Phase 1 portion of the ongoing Phase 1/2 AUGMENT-101 trial of revumenib in patients with nucleophosmin mutant (mNPM1) and KMT2A-rearranged (KMT2Ar) relapsed/refractory (R/R) acute leukemia.

Two genes found that potentially increase schizophrenia risks

Published on: March 17, 2023
16:56

Washington, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) A multi-center study, led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has identified two previously unknown genes linked to schizophrenia as well as a third gene that carries heightened risk for both schizophrenia and autism.

Researchers find Yoga essential for seniors

Published on: March 17, 2023
16:41

Washington, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) A regular exercise routine can improve your quality of life and help you maintain your independence. However, many older adults struggle to find a safe, low-impact exercise that fits within their fitness levels. Luckily, yoga for seniors offers a viable solution.

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