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Up to 90% of young people in Taiwan have myopia but eye experts say the growing global trend can be reversed

Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response.

You wouldn't want to eat off a dirty plate - our feathered friends don't want to either

Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a ‘hemorrhagic fever’

With the right care and attention, many of these issues can be managed or even prevented.

Several weeks ago, I visited a local NHS urgent care centre with my toddler on what might be called a semi-annual pilgrimage related to having a child in nursery. Owing to what is now a typical three- or four-hour wait, during which he made a recovery, I had the time…

Adult infected with highly contagious virus that claimed life of unvaccinated child earlier this week

The war in Gaza has come with an awful cost. Tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, and thousands more are missing. And while a temporary ceasefire has allowed for increased aid delivery, easing the plight of those facing disease and hunger, experts predict malnutrition and health issues…