Ghana receives 400,000 doses of new malaria vaccine for pilot project

[ad_1] Health News Saturday, April 13, 2019 Source: 3news.com 2019-04-13 Malaria Ghana has taken delivery of 400,000 doses of the new RTS, S or Mosquirix malaria vaccine as part of the pilot malaria vaccine implementation program (MVIP) starting on 1 May in 33 districts and six selected regions. According to the Director General of Health … Read more

A low carbohydrate, high fat breakfast may help you lose weight

[ad_1] <p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The key to control weight gain is to have a high fat breakfast, New research suggests. "data-reactid =" 22 "> The key to controlling weight gain is to have a high-fat breakfast, according to … Read more

According to health officials, the measles outbreak could affect more people than it was suspected

[ad_1] On Tuesday, New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio declared a public health emergency due to the resurgence of measles in Brooklyn. Measles has also experienced an alarming increase in other parts of the country, such as Michigan, California, and Washington State. Although many reported cases of measles have been reported in children under the age … Read more

A measles epidemic killed 1,200 people in Madagascar, where parents want to vaccinate but lack resources

[ad_1] Breaking News Emails Receive last minute alerts and special reports. News and stories that matter, delivered the mornings of the week. SUBSCRIBE April 14, 2019, 13:41 GMT By Associated press AMBALAVAO, Madagascar – Babies lament while a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic … Read more

Why the second Ebola outbreak is a growing concern

[ad_1] The World Health Organization has decided that the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Congo is not a global health emergency, causing frustration among some health experts. With several rebel groups active in the region, cautious communities sometimes resisting health workers and a busy border nearby, the risk of regional spread is … Read more

Food supplements do nothing for you

[ad_1] If you are considering dietary supplements in the hope of living longer, a new large-scale study suggests that you'd better invest that money in nutritious foods. The research found that vitamins A and K, magnesium, zinc and copper were associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke and an overall … Read more