The holiday season is over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges us to follow these tips to get the New

In the past few years, cholera outbreaks have occurred in Haiti and Yemen and now in Zambia. Why does a disease that has been

Nearly 15% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. WiRED International just released a Postpartum Depression Module — part of WiRED’s 24-part Mother and

Nearly 200 countries conclude that climate change is real and growing worse and accordingly have entered an agreement to do something about it. They

Misinformed people in Brazil are shooting and beating howler monkeys out of fear of yellow fever transmission, according to a CNN report. But it

The Medical Journal of Southern California Clinicians (MJSCC) recently published an article titled, "The Importance of a One Health Perspective in a Changing Environment."

Pregnancy can be exciting, but it also can be stressful for a mother-to-be and her loved ones. WiRED International’s latest health education module introduces

Hillary Fiona Owuor values WiRED’s health training program. This young woman studies WiRED’s health education modules at the Kisumu Urban Apostolate Programmes (KUAP) Pandipieri

Birth defects affect millions of families worldwide every year. About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect caused by genetics

The media are awash with pointers about how to live a healthy life: eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, watch how much alcohol you drink.

WiRED International observes the 70th anniversary of World Health Day on April 7, the day on which the World Health Organization urges everyone to

Cancer can strike anyone, but today 70% of cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries without adequate medical and economic resources. So far

Threats to the health of our planet — such as climate change, pollution, deforestation and species extinction — make this Earth Day, Sunday, April

The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Immunization Week with the theme, “Protected Together, Vaccines Work,” to encourage people to make efforts to increase

Being healthy at birth is crucial to a healthy life. Yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that during the first 28 days of

Spring is here. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing — and the insects are spreading infections at an alarming pace. The Centers

May is National Stroke Month. Every year 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke, yet stroke is both preventable and treatable.

People Centered Internet (PCI) recently published an online article about WiRED International. WiRED board member Sameer Verma, Ph.D., works with PCI, and he and

Do animals have the power to benefit human health? For the past 10 years the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded an ongoing

Proper sustenance is vital for all living things. WiRED International just launched two modules on nutrition into its Health Learning Center: Nursing Mother’s Nutrition

Today, poverty, scarce healthcare resources and the lack of reliable medical information are creating a healthcare crisis for the people of Armenia, and WiRED

WiRED International’s board and volunteers are deeply saddened by the death of actress Elmarie Wendel on July 21, 2018, at age 89.

An earlier article this year announced the release of WiRED International’s breakthrough Health Module Access Program (HealthMAP). Now WiRED can deliver free health education

WiRED International is proud to announce the release of its 24-part Mother and Child Health Series. WiRED has created a uniquely comprehensive training program,

Yen-Len Tang, M.D., a pediatrician with the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, recently returned from Haiti, where he regularly provides volunteer medical care in the

WiRED International now offers a health learning module on Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited progressive brain disease that causes cells to

Since healthy eyes are essential to a healthy body, WiRED International now offers a health learning module on vision.

Awareness of mental health is on the rise these past few years. Suicide Prevention Day, established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said, “Every woman should have the right to decide whether, when and with

In the 1980s the clothing company Hanes launched an ad campaign featuring commercials with the now iconic Inspector 12. The idea was that no

This September in Kisumu, Kenya, WiRED International graduated its inaugural class of recipients of the Faye Cohen Certificate for Mother and Child Health (M&CH).

What is the first line of defense against almost all infectious diseases? Yes, that’s right — handwashing. Handwashing is key to the prevention of

Making Charitable Gifts from IRA Accounts Gives Tax Advantage BY ALLISON KOZICHAROW; EDITED BY BERNICE BORN Did you know that if you are over

Are you ready for flu season? The best way to prevent flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Influenza or flu is a contagious

November 3, 2018, is One Health Day. One Health Day reminds us of the critical link among humans, animals and the environment we all

On this Veterans Day WiRED International would like to recognize members of our board who served their country in uniform and now donate volunteer

Many of WiRED’s board members, staff and volunteers live in California, and, as I write this essay, we are holed up in our homes,

November is National Diabetes Month — a time to spread the word about diabetes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 422 million adults

Diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day — more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. WiRED International’s Diarrhea in Children Module describes the condition in

Pregnant women can get overwhelmed by all the do’s and don’ts of how to have a healthy pregnancy. WiRED International offers a health learning

WiRED launched its breakthrough Health Module Access Program (HealthMAP), opening up access to its materials for millions more people. HealthMAP can now

The holiday season is over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges us to follow these tips to get the New