YORK, Pa. —
Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children
Cameroon is now the first country to offer a new malaria vaccine to children.
The country accounts for 95% of the world's malaria deaths. The vaccine is one of two recently approved treatments, and officials hope to vaccinate 250,000 children in the next two years.
The World Health Organization endorsed the vaccine, saying while there still may be imperfections, it could still reduce sickness. Experts, however, do warn that the vaccine does not stop transmission.
Cervical cancer diagnosis among certain women increases
There have been many developments in the fight against cervical cancer; however, a new report suggests some women are being forgotten about.
According to the American Cancer Society's report, cervical cancer diagnoses for women in their 30s and early 40s have consistently gone up each year since 2012. The report didn't reveal why it's becoming more common again, but the CDC says more than half of women diagnosed with the cancer have never been screened before.
Experts say the best way to prevent cervical cancer is to keep up with your routine exams.
Shoveling snow increases risk for heart attack
The return of winter snow also brings a return of specific stresses your body undergoes to get rid of it. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic say there are a few reasons why.
First, shoveling wet, heavy snow can put plenty of stress on the heart if you don't normally exercise. Second, they say the weight of wearing excessive layers of clothing adds to that stress.
Experts suggest trying to ease your way into shoveling, taking breaks at signs of shortness of breath or light-headedness and wearing gripping shoes--with spikes if possible--to prevent falls.