Category: Health

Singapore faces a growing threat from chikungunya virus as cases climb in 2025, driven by mosquito bites and warmer weather. Health experts warn that climate change could spark bigger outbreaks, raising questions about risks for residents and links to dengue fever. Rising Chikungunya Cases in Singapore Health officials report a sharp increase in chikungunya infections this year. As of mid-August 2025, Singapore has seen 21 confirmed cases, more than double…

A new study reveals that rare melioidosis infections in Georgia may stem from local soil sources, with links to major hurricanes like Helene in 2024. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Georgia health officials found genetic ties between cases spanning decades, raising concerns about hidden bacteria in the environment. What Is Melioidosis and Why It Matters Melioidosis comes from the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, often found in…

The World Health Organization announced on August 18, 2025, that Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem. This milestone makes Nepal the latest country in Southeast Asia to achieve this status through strong vaccination programs and community efforts. Understanding Rubella and Its Risks Rubella, also called German measles, spreads easily through coughs and sneezes. It causes mild symptoms in most people, like rash and fever, but poses serious…

California health officials report a sharp rise in valley fever cases this year, with over 6,700 infections confirmed by late July. This fungal illness, spread through dust in dry regions, is on pace to break last year’s record, fueled by changing weather and more construction. Experts blame climate shifts for the surge, as wet winters help the fungus grow and dry summers spread spores. Cases are highest in the Central…

Amazon has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Mahendra Amin, a Georgia gynecologist accused of performing unnecessary hysterectomies on women at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Irwin County. The settlement, reached out of court in August 2025, ends a case where Amin sought $15 million over false claims spread by a podcast on Amazon’s Wondery network. Background of the Allegations The story began in 2020…

In a fresh push for better cancer research, experts from top institutions like AIIMS Delhi, McMaster University in Canada, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer in France are calling for mandatory recording of smoking status in all cancer clinical trials. This recommendation, detailed in a commentary published in The Lancet Oncology in August 2025, highlights how ongoing tobacco use can harm treatment results and lower patient survival rates,…

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian launched a major expansion of the Japanese Encephalitis vaccination program on August 13, 2025, in Chennai. This initiative targets over 27 lakh children across seven additional districts to combat the rising threat of this mosquito-borne disease. Launch of the Expanded Vaccination Drive The event took place at the Girls Higher Secondary School in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, where the minister administered the first doses. Officials…

A simple walking technique from Japan, known as interval walking training, is exploding in popularity worldwide as people discover its power to build strength, burn fat, and lower blood pressure without intense gym sessions. Developed by researchers at Shinshu University, this method alternates brisk and easy paces in short bursts, delivering impressive results in just 30 minutes a day, and recent studies in 2025 confirm its edge over steady walking…

Millions of Americans turn to herbal supplements like turmeric and green tea, believing they’re harmless because they’re natural. But a recent study from the University of Michigan is sounding alarms — some of these popular botanicals might actually be putting the liver at risk. Millions Unaware of Potential Liver Risks in Everyday Supplements It’s a scene many of us can relate to: browsing the aisles of health stores or scrolling…

China is currently facing a chikungunya outbreak with about 7,000 cases centered in Guangdong Province. The mosquito-borne virus, notorious for causing severe joint pain and fever, is raising alarms, especially for nearby countries like India, where monsoon season brings similar conditions ripe for mosquito breeding. What exactly is chikungunya and how does it spread? Chikungunya is a viral disease carried by Aedes mosquitoes—those same pesky Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus…