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 […]
Category: Health
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 […]
Air Pollution crisis overwhelms Lahore hospitals, especially impacting children.
Lahore, Pakistan, grapples with a severe air pollution crisis, leading to a surge in pediatric patients seeking treatment for respiratory issues. Hospitals report at least […]
Bird Flu outbreak prompts culling of 6,700 ducks and geese in east Germany.
In response to a confirmed outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in Schonberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, about 6,700 ducks and geese are […]
Groundbreaking brain implant offers hope for traumatic brain injury survivors.
A recent study led by Stanford University, published in Nature Medicine, highlights a revolutionary brain implant utilizing deep brain stimulation to restore cognitive function in […]
South Korea’s life expectancy drops to 82.7 years in 2022 due to COVID-19 impact.
South Korea’s life expectancy has declined to 82.7 years for babies born in 2022, compared to 83.6 years in 2021, marking the first drop since […]