Elijah Torres

The agreement was signed in line with the objectives of the Plan México, aimed at enhancing the country’s health capabilities, fostering innovation, and moving towards greater health sovereignty through the development of infrastructure and talent. MEXICO CITY (apro) – The Ministry of Health (SSA), Biological and Reagent Laboratories of Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Birmex) and … Read more

Trump’s administration is promoting unproven and refuted claims about the cause of autism, fueling misinformation and threatening public health YESTERDAY, Massachusetts, USA (AP) — Connor Murphy was walking in circles around his dad, then dropped to the kitchen floor, got up, and resumed his circling. His father, Matthew Murphy, turned the repetitive behavior of his … Read more

Tuberculosis is airborne and primarily affects the lungs; recognizing symptoms aids in controlling it. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The disease, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium, primarily targets the lungs and is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, speaks, or … Read more

Studies in neuroscience and cardiology explain how falling in love activates brain regions and causes changes in heart rate. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Every February 14, millions of people associate love with the heart. The depiction of the red organ as a symbol of affection is common in cards, messages, and celebrations. However, research in neuroscience … Read more

Health Secretary David Kershenobich has announced that they are considering setting up measles vaccination booths at Mexico City Metro stations and bus terminals to address the measles outbreak. MEXICO CITY (apro).- Health Secretary David Kershenobich has stated that the government is evaluating the establishment of measles vaccination booths at Metro stations and bus terminals as … Read more

It is estimated that 466 million children worldwide receive school meals, yet the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that there is “limited” information on the nutritional quality of the food served to them. MADRID (EUROPA PRESS) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged nations to advance policies ensuring that the food and beverages provided … Read more

While serving as a medical missionary in Nigeria during the 1960s, Foege and his colleagues devised a “ring containment” strategy to control a smallpox outbreak. ATLANTA (AP) – Dr. William Foege, a pivotal figure in one of humanity’s greatest public health achievements—the global eradication of smallpox—has passed away. Foege died on Saturday in Atlanta at … Read more

According to the Pan American Health Organization, mental disorders are partly caused by “uncertainty about the future.” MEXICO CITY (apro).- One in seven individuals aged between 10 and 19 years suffers from a mental disorder, partially due to “uncertainty about the future,” reports from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveal, as stated by Mariana … Read more

A growing number of content creators are making videos that encourage viewers to close the apps they are using. It’s easy to unintentionally get caught in an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. However, occasionally, what you thought was a brief 10-minute phone break turns out to be closer to 30 minutes, a … Read more

Identifying HPV is crucial for prevention. UNAM is working on a test developed in its labs. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have developed a test to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), as part of scientific projects aimed at expanding the available tools for diagnosing this infection, one of … Read more