Epidemic

US Withdrawal of Funding Threatens Decades of AIDS Vaccine Research

7 days ago

In a significant shift in health policy, the Trump administration's recent decision to withdraw federal funds has thrown decades of AIDS vaccine research into jeopardy. The abrupt termination of financial support has sparked considerable concern within the scientific community, with many fearing it may hinder crucial advancements in the fight against the disease.

China and India’s Obesity Crisis: A Growing Global Concern

1 month ago

A recent study has highlighted a significant health concern: the rising rates of obesity in China and India, which are projected to dramatically impact worldwide health statistics. This surge in obesity rates is primarily attributed to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and the increasing consumption of calorie-rich foods as economies expand and dining habits evolve in these populous nations.

Can Mexico's President Sheinbaum Meet Trump's Demands on Migration and Fentanyl?

4 months ago

As tensions rise over issues concerning migration and the ongoing fentanyl crisis, Mexico's newly elected President, Claudia Sheinbaum, is faced with a formidable challenge. Sheinbaum, representing the progressive National Regeneration Movement (Morena), takes office with significant expectations, particularly regarding her dealings with the United States and its former president, Donald Trump.