The latest data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows 1,603,844 new cancer cases were reported and 602,347 people died of cancer in the United States in 2020.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are affecting more young people now, according to health authorities. Noting that most deaths in Jamaica are now caused by people having NCDs ...

The government has allocated Rs21.1 million to launch preventive measures against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 73 percent of the country's total deaths.

According to the experts, these measures are critical to improving public health outcomes by reducing excessive sodium intake, a major risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, and strokeExperts in ...

Medical experts and health advocates have warned that excessive sodium intake is the leading risk factor for hypertension and ...

Non-communicable diseases can be: Inherited. Some people carry a gene that predisposes them to some conditions (eg some cancers). Caused by lifestyle factors ...

A new study published in the recent issue of Nature Scientific Reports showed that increased dietary selenium intake is ...

India’s challenge: stemming the rising tide of non-communicable diseases Design and delivery of the THANDAV model Dr. Anjana explained how this new dance-based program can help young girls in ...