The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue globally over the last generation, with climate change and the […]
Category: Health
Global crackdown on vapes escalates as concerns over health risks grow.
Once hailed as a healthier alternative to smoking, vaping is facing widespread bans in 34 countries, including Mexico, Brazil, and Norway, with an additional 87 […]
Maiden pharmaceuticals denies tampering allegations amid gambia syrup controversy.
In response to allegations linking its cough syrups to child deaths in Gambia, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, based in India, has vehemently denied accusations of tampering with […]
Pandemic-driven surge: efforts to curb smoking stalled as young people Turn to Cigarettes.
Efforts to combat smoking in England have hit a roadblock, with the proportion of tobacco users stagnating at around 15% between April 2020 and August […]
Soaring medicine prices in Nigeria prompt patients to cut doses or turn to traditional remedies.
The skyrocketing prices of medicines in Nigeria, fueled by the steep depreciation of the naira and the exit of GlaxoSmithKline, are causing severe hardships for […]
New study links cannabis use during pregnancy to higher risk of complications, urges caution.
A recently published study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and featured in JAMA, adds to growing evidence that smoking cannabis during pregnancy may […]
Flaxseeds may reduce breast cancer risk, study suggests.
A recent study conducted by researchers in Nebraska and Canada suggests that incorporating flaxseeds into the diet may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. […]
British dental tourists seek treatment abroad amid NHS shortage and high costs.
The United Kingdom is witnessing a surge in dental tourism as British citizens seek dental treatment abroad due to a shortage of dentists and high […]
Breakthrough in organ aging: Blood test may predict biological age and disease risks.
In a potential breakthrough, researchers are exploring the use of a blood test to determine the biological age of organs, offering a proactive approach to […]