Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?

The word “leprosy” conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria, some 200,000 new cases are reported each year, according to…

Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts more people worldwide than low back pain or diabetes – or even anxiety and depression…