JERUSALEM, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Health Ministry on Tuesday reported four new cases of measles in a statement. This brings the total number of measles cases diagnosed in Israel since mid-December to 18, with most of these patients not being fully vaccinated against the virus, according to the ministry. The four newly reported…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, killing more than 300,000 every year — yet only about half of women are aware of the risks, signs and symptoms of heart attacks. On National Wear Red Day, which is observed on Feb. 2 to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease, CBS…
Major depressive disorder is a common condition globally, affecting a significant portion of the adult population. It’s not just a health issue but also has considerable economic implications due to its role in long-term disability and associated costs. Traditional antidepressants and mood stabilizers have shown limited effectiveness. Only a portion of depression patients achieve remission…
Strange visual disturbances occur early in about 10% of Alzheimer’s cases, and when this happens it almost always signals the impending arrival of the disease, a new study finds. The condition is called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA). It involves a sudden difficulty in performing vision-related tasks — for example writing, judging whether an object is…
With the tremendous toll and trauma that the pandemic inflicted worldwide still fresh, global readiness for future pandemic threats remains a top concern. Countries around the world are deep into negotiating two intergovernmental legal agreements to improve global preparedness and response to health emergencies. One process is being led by Member States through the Intergovernmental Negotiating…