Erica Schwartz defends the US withdrawal from the WHO in the Senate and promises to protect science Donald Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defended the "America First" policy
How many kilos are considered extra? Measure your overweight BMI is the tool used by the World Health Organization and most health systems to classify nutritional status.
How to differentiate viral and bacterial infections to guide treatment Far from being a simple medical technicality, differentiating between viral and bacterial is crucial to determining the appropriate treatment.
WHO warns of a possible outbreak of diseases after double earthquake in Venezuela The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the double earthquake poses an enormous challenge to the health system in Venezuela
WHO warns of a possible outbreak of diseases after double earthquake in Venezuela The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the double earthquake poses an enormous challenge to the health system in Venezuela
Health experts report that the risk of an Ebola outbreak in the US is very low 'We can be quite calm, but it is still a big local problem,' says Dr. Schaffner
Revealing study: a high body mass index increases the risk of almost 20 types of cancer Study highlights urgent need for more research on BMI-related cancer risks in underrepresented regions
Find out what the symptoms of worms in adults are, a problem that does not distinguish ages Lack of information about worm symptoms in adults causes late diagnoses that lead to avoidable complications
What is ferritin and its importance for women? Low levels of this protein affect millions of women around the world. Experts warn that ferritin is the most sensitive indicator of body iron
Understanding skin cancer: not everyone is the same Skin cancer treatment varies depending on the type, stage and location. Understanding that not everyone is the same is a matter of survival
Vaccines against HPV allow establishing deadlines for the elimination of cervical cancer With the WHO supporting the HPV vaccine, 164 countries implement its use, highlighting the Australian model that seeks to eradicate the disease by 2035
The body's signals when the thyroid stops working well The problem with thyroid is that its symptoms are rarely specific. They look too much like everyday exhaustion
It's not just knowing which is the safest contraceptive method, but how it affects you Beyond the percentages of effectiveness, millions of women discover late that the method they chose transforms their body, their mind and their desire
Doctor Loses 70 Pounds of Weight on Carnivore Diet: “Americans Have Been Misled About Nutrition,” He Says The positive results reported respond more to personal experiences than to clinical evidence.
Brazil investigates two suspected cases of Ebola Nearly 250 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last two weeks. The WHO declared an international public health emergency.
Viruses that affect your stomach the most: these are the germs you should avoid What are the most common ones? How do they enter the body? Is it possible to avoid them?
10 foods to take care of your kidneys According to WHO data, millions of people suffer some degree of impaired kidney function, often without knowing it until advanced stages
Asian countries tighten health controls due to the Indian Nipah virus; does it threaten to spread? Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China implement security and prevention measures to prevent the virus from crossing into their territories
Health benefits of donating blood: what you should know Donating blood is not only a gesture of generosity towards those who need it most, but it can also become a beneficial practice
Connecting with nature can help you achieve greater balance in the workday Burnout syndrome has become a silent epidemic recognized by the World Health Organization
5 reasons to look to the future with optimism On the cusp of 2026 and after a year of devastating news, at BBC Mundo we highlight 5 areas in which we have made significant progress
WHO reports health progress in 2025 and warns of cuts The organization's 2025 assessment, as described by Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was marked by significant progress
Peru declares alert against K variant of influenza and measles The risk increases with international travel, internal movement, and the crowds typical of the holidays
Foods that a person with diabetes should avoid to maintain their health Understanding what to avoid or limit on your plate can make the difference between a life with complications and a full and healthy existence
