Health

Tarbell investigates the strengths and flaws of the U.S. health care system. From medical policy and public health to insurance and big pharma, we bring you stories that help make sense of health issues that affect millions.

OMS pide a los colegios que ofrezcan una alimentación saludable a los alumnos

WHO Urges Schools: Provide Healthy Meals to Students Now!

It is estimated that 466 million children worldwide receive school meals, yet the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that there ...

Falleció el doctor William Foege, líder en la erradicación de la viruela

Pioneering Smallpox Eradicator, Dr. William Foege, Passes Away: A Legacy of Triumph

While serving as a medical missionary in Nigeria during the 1960s, Foege and his colleagues devised a “ring containment” strategy ...

Una de cada 7 personas de entre 10 y 19 años padece algún trastorno mental: OPS

1 in 7 Teens Suffer from Mental Disorders: Pan American Health Organization Reveals

According to the Pan American Health Organization, mental disorders are partly caused by “uncertainty about the future.” MEXICO CITY (apro).- ...

Así combaten influencers la adicción a las redes sociales

Influencers Battle Social Media Addiction: Discover Their Top Strategies!

A growing number of content creators are making videos that encourage viewers to close the apps they are using. It’s ...

UNAM desarrolla una prueba rápida para detectar VPH y fortalecer la prevención

UNAM Creates Rapid HPV Test: A Leap Forward in Cancer Prevention

Identifying HPV is crucial for prevention. UNAM is working on a test developed in its labs. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Researchers ...

Blue Monday y salud mental: lo que dice la evidencia científica

Blue Monday & Mental Health: What Does Scientific Evidence Say?

Despite the popularity of Blue Monday on social media and in the media, medical science clarifies that mood is not ...

Nutrición y clima frío: alimentos que pueden ayudar a prevenir la piel seca en invierno

Cold Weather Nutrition: Foods to Prevent Dry Skin in Winter

Health experts discuss which nutrients are linked to dry skin in the winter season. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Dry skin is ...

OMS reafirma el uso de dolutegravir como opción preferida en tratamiento inicial y posterior del VIH

WHO Endorses Dolutegravir: Top Choice for Initial and Ongoing HIV Treatment

New guidelines aim to assist countries in bolstering their HIV programs, reducing mortality, and moving towards the elimination of AIDS ...

Neurólogos piden reforzar diagnóstico precoz y atención integral a pacientes con esclerosis múltiple

Neurologists Demand Early Diagnosis, Comprehensive Care for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Up to 83 percent of individuals with multiple sclerosis end up prematurely leaving their jobs or face significant challenges in ...

Frío y mascotas: medidas preventivas recomendadas por autoridades y expertos

Cold Weather Alert: Essential Tips for Keeping Pets Safe, Experts Recommend

Cold weather can impact the health of pets. Discover the preventive measures recommended by the SSC and UNAM. MEXICO CITY ...