RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually ...

The National NCD Portal was rolled out by the government in 2018 under NP-NCD for non communicable diseases (NCDs) screening ...

In his testimony this week, Kennedy claimed that infectious diseases receive far more federal funding than chronic diseases.

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Communicable diseases were the leading cause of death ... and greater awareness of road safety and workplace hazards. Common causes include road traffic accidents, violence, self-harm, and ...

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be ...

The historical record shows that the battle to prevent and find cures for infectious disease will lead to a lower incidence of chronic, disabling diseases. At the same time, efforts to find ...

In the case of contagious disease, one problem is inadequate housing; helping ensure that people have decent housing is not only a humane but also a public health (and cost-cutting) measure. As for ...