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Samoa continues to experience reported cases of dengue fever, with thousands of people affected and children under 15 most at risk, according to the Pacific Community (SPC).As of March 22, 2026, Samoa has recorded 17,778 clinically diagnosed dengue cases and 5,234 laboratory-confirmed cases since...

Special emphasis was placed on the health and well-being of women and adolescent girls. Addressing the gathering, Thakur highlighted the importance of HPV vaccination in protecting young girls from life-threatening diseases and encouraged greater public awareness. She said the vaccine not only safeguards against cervical cancer but also contributes to overall health improvement.

Periodontitis has been linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) through systemic inflammation. However, evidence in early CKD remains limited. We analyzed 6 179 participants from a population-based cohort (median age 62 years; 51% women). Periodontitis was classified according to the 2017 American Academy of Periodontology / European Federation of Periodontology criteria. Kidney function was assessed by the combined creatinine- and cystatin C–based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR). Associations of periodontitis stages and mean clinical attachment loss (CAL) with eGFR and uACR were examined using multivariable linear regression adjusted for age, sex, diabetes, and smoking. Mediation analyses tested indirect effects of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Prevalence of severe periodontitis increased from 14% in individuals with normal kidney function (eGFR ≥60 mL/min per 1.73 m²) to 36% in those with moderately reduced eGFR (<60 mL/min per 1.73 m²) and from 21% in individuals without albuminuria (<10 mg/g) to 32% in those with moderately increased albuminuria (29–300 mg/g). After adjustment, Stage IV periodontitis was independently associated with lower eGFR (β−1.08 mL/min per 1.73 m²; 95% CI−2.04 to −0.12) and higher Blom-transformed uACR (β 0.09; 95% CI 0.01–0.16) compared with Stage I/II. hsCRP partially mediated these associations, accounting for 35% of the association with eGFR and 10% with uACR. These findings suggest that both inflammatory and non-inflammatory pathways may link periodontitis to early CKD. Periodontitis was associated with reduced eGFR and higher uACR in early CKD. While overlapping risk factors contribute, an independent association remained, only partly explained by systemic inflammation.

Scientists have identified Britain’s oldest known human remains as a young girl buried 11,000 years ago, revealing early burial practices.

Drivers in Ireland are being warned they must report any medical condition that could affect their ability to drive safely, with 23 specific conditions identified that must be declared

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Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors grow by sending signals that strengthen cancer cells. When researchers blocked this communication, tumor growth slowed dramatically in lab models.

Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors grow by sending signals that strengthen cancer cells. When researchers blocked this communication, tumor growth slowed dramatically in lab models.

Many mothers think they have low milk supply when frequent feeding is normal. Milk supply is driven by demand, and early support can help maintain and increase it.

Researchers hope the findings could lead to the development of new treatments.