VOA News Lisa Schlein GENEVA — The World Health Organization warns that Zika, the virus linked to abnormalities in newborn babies and neurological disorders, remains a major threat as the mosquito-borne disease continues to spread globally. The WHO declared the Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern February 1. The mosquito-borne disease, detected in […]readmore
Voz de América Este nuevo análisis sanguíneo podría cambiar la forma en que se diagnostica el cáncer al proveer pistas sobre las etapas primarias de la enfermedad. Un nuevo análisis de sangre que está siendo desarrollado actúa como un sistema de advertencia temprana para el cáncer y detecta mutaciones en las células rojas antes de […]readmore
Expansion to help many insured Rhode Islanders facing new financial hurdles The eligibility criteria for financial assistance for breast cancer follow-up services in Rhode Island have been expanded to include some insured women, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today in a move intended to increase access to care amid a shifting health […]readmore
VOA News Ride hailing service Uber is offering free flu shots to customers in select U.S. cities. “This flu season, we’re delivering free flu-fighting care packages across the country,” the company said in a blog post. “When you receive a pack, you’ll have the option to request a free flu shot from a registered nurse […]readmore
VOA News Jessica Berman WASHINGTON — People who live in areas with polluted air increase their risk for developing hypertension, a leading risk factor for the development of heart disease. Known as high blood pressure, the hypertension study is the largest of its kind to establish the deadly link. A recent study looked at hypertension in […]readmore
VOA News In a story that could come straight from a horror movie, an Arizona man has died four days after developing a flesh-eating bacteria infection. According to DelmarvaNow, Michael Funk began to feel ill on Sept. 11 in his Ocean City, Maryland, condo. He had been cleaning crab pots. After being transported to a […]readmore
The Academy will present the updated policy statement and technical report during the National Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco. San Francisco, IL — Infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents – but on a separate surface, such as a crib or bassinet, and never on a couch, armchair or soft surface […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Oct. 21, 2016 – Halloween can be a fun-filled experience for children, parents and even pets, but safety should be the top priority. That’s why Amica Insurance is sharing tips to help make it safe and enjoyable for everyone. Safe Kids Worldwide and the ASPCA suggest the following tips to promote Halloween safety: […]readmore
Edward Rwema Images of drones are often associated with surveillance and military attacks. But a California-based technology startup is trying to change that image from one that causes fear to one that inspires hope. Zipline International is using drones to deliver vaccines, medicine and blood to some of the most hard-to-reach populations in Rwanda. The […]readmore
Lisa Schlein GENEVA — The U.N. Children’s Fund reports a steep drop in the price of a crucial childhood vaccine will prevent millions of deaths in dozens of the world’s poorest countries. The U.N. children’s fund reports 1.5 million children under five die each year from illnesses preventable by vaccines. Thanks to a breakthrough deal with […]readmore