The global incidence of cancer is projected to rise significantly, with new cases expected to reach 35 million by 2050, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). This forecast represents a near doubling from the estimated cases diagnosed in 2022. Health authorities attribute this surge to a combination of population growth, an aging … Read more
Why We Can’t Sleep: The Science Behind Insomnia and What’s Still Unknown Dr. Helena Fischer June 12, 2024 Health Nearly 60% of adults worldwide sleep less than the recommended 7–9 hours per night, according to a 2023 global health survey by the World Health Organization (WHO). What was once considered a temporary struggle for many … Read more
Colombia has confirmed its first case of a new variant of mpox, specifically clade Ib, marking a significant development in the ongoing global monitoring of the virus. The case was identified in the Antioquia department and reported by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MinSalud) in early August 2024. This detection follows heightened surveillance … Read more
Colombia Investigates Potential Imported Case of Measles in Bogotá, Sparking Public Health Response Bogotá, Colombia – Health authorities in Colombia are currently investigating a suspected case of measles in a 30-year-old man who recently traveled internationally, specifically from Mexico. While the initial diagnosis by Bogotá’s health authorities pointed to an imported case, the Ministry of … Read more