Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines amid surprise surge

After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment resistance that have forced officials to revisit vaccine intervention the country once declined.

Medications

Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug?

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and ...

Health

Opioid-related deaths in past decade 55% higher than recorded

Deaths following opioid use in England and Wales have nearly doubled in the last decade, with 22.9 deaths per million people in 2012, and 43.8 deaths per million people in 2023. But the true number is likely higher because ...

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