By: Paho.org Washington, D.C., 3 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of tungiasis, a parasitic disease that affects millions of people in vulnerable communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the female […]
By Margot Moinester, THE CONVERSATION When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies born to immigrants from Mexico and Central America are bigger and healthier in states that make that change, our research shows. The longer a law is in effect before a baby is conceived, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Mia Studio / shuterstock.com As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases, Mpox serves as a reminder of the importance of global cooperation, scientific innovation, and equitable access to healthcare. By working together, the global community can prevent Mpox from becoming the […]
