The first annual World Health Organization’s “Global Status Report” finds that the leading killer of the world’s population are non-communicable, chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, cancers and diabetes.
A new study shows that some armadillos and people with leprosy in the southern United States are infected by the same bacterial strain, suggesting that the disease can pass between species, though that circumstance appears to be rare.
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Leprosy May Pass Between Armadillos and People
New research raises hopes that a so-called “artificial pancreas” can help patients with type 1 diabetes better control their disease.
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‘Artificial Pancreas’ May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
About three out of four children ages 5 to 10 get less than one hour of physical activity daily, according to a new survey.
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Most Young Kids Don’t Get Enough Exercise
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