Public health experts are closely monitoring infectious disease threats for the 2026 World Cup, which spans Canada, Mexico, and the US. Measles, dengue, hepatitis A, and mpox are key concerns, with wastewater monitoring being a crucial surveillance tool. The risk of Ebola, despite an ongoing outbreak in DRC and Uganda, is considered low for the tournament.
A pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile in Spain was cancelled due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Local authorities cited health risks, prohibiting the match as a precautionary measure.
Health experts warn of a potential rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections due to warming coastal waters. Early cases reported in Florida and Connecticut highlight the risk, especially from consuming raw shellfish.
New genital herpes diagnoses in England rose by 3% in 2025, bucking an 8% overall fall in sexually transmitted infections. Health experts urge vital testing, especially as cases remain high among young people and gay/bisexual men.
Vaping among German youth is on the rise, with nearly 7% of 12-17-year-olds regularly using e-cigarettes, sparking concerns among health experts who link vaping to increased nicotine dependence and potential harm.
Health experts are questioning the advice given by influencer Jessie Inchauspé in her new book for pregnant women. They challenge her claims on glycemic spikes, egg consumption, and protein intake, citing a lack of scientific evidence and potential risks.
Global health authorities warn that reported Ebola cases in DRC are a fraction of the real number, with the virus spreading to new regions. Uganda suspended public transport to Congo, and an India-Africa summit was postponed due to the outbreak.
A rare strain of Ebola has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the US to increase screening measures for travelers. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency, with cases spreading to Uganda. The Bundibugyo strain is rare, and there is no approved vaccine.
Czech beer consumption hit a historic low of 121 liters per capita in 2025, a 4.3% drop in production. Health experts praise the shift towards moderation and quality, while addiction specialists note rising concerns over new substances and online addiction among youth.
Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a move which health experts say will lead to faster diagnosis and better treatment for women of all ages.
Public health experts are questioning the U.S. government's response to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship that involves Americans
The risk of a hantavirus outbreak in Asia remains minimal, according to health experts, despite the return of two Singapore residents who were on board a cruise ship where three people died from the disease that triggered a regional panic. Hantaviruses are a family of rat-carried viruses that can infect humans through direct exposure, even though transmission between people is extremely rare. The disease takes its name from South Korea’s Hantan River, where an early strain was identified after...
Researchers have developed 'Obscore,' an AI-driven tool that uses 20 health and lifestyle markers to predict the risk of obesity-related complications, potentially helping the NHS better allocate weight-loss treatments.
