Chikungunya re-emerging across the Americas, PAHO warns

The mosquito-borne disease is spreading in areas that have not reported cases for years, as immunity wanes and cities expand ...

Letters to the Editor: I've received healthcare all over the world. The worst was in the U.S.

Next time I need dental work, I'll fly to Buenos Aires, have my crown put on, stay a month, enjoy the malbec and I'll be ...
Opinion

Darkest before dawn? A Cuban exile’s fervent hope.

Would Cuban protesters be slaughtered by their dictatorship? Or could a massive, unprecedented display of discontent cause the dictators to flee the island? What if, in other words, Cuba suddenly ...
The Point

Breeding ground for disease: Brikama market’s silence catastrophe

In Brikama, one of The Gambia’s busiest markets, a silent crisis is poisoning daily life. Beneath the noise of bargaining and ...

Why strength training is essential for women’s heart, bone and muscle health

Strength training for women is gaining popularity. Far beyond sculpting muscles, resistance work boosts longevity, heart ...

Shingles Awareness Week 2026: 4 experts on pain, blisters, and why adults over 50 need vaccination

Shingles, caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating, is more common and severe in adults over 50. Shingles Awareness Week (24 Feb–2 Mar) focuses on prevention, early detection, and vaccination to ...