Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to start the first human trial for its brain implant for paralysis patients.
Read More »Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India
The southern Indian state of Kerala shut some schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday in a race to stop the spread of the rare and deadly Nipah virus, which has killed two people. Two adults and a child were still infected in hospital, and more than 700 people were …
Read More »FDA gives approval to updated COVID booster shots
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. The updated vaccines are each approved for people 12 and older and are authorized under emergency use for individuals 6 months through 11 years old. As part of …
Read More »Cancer cases in people below 50 up nearly 80 percent in last three decades
More than a million people below 50 die of cancer annually, according to a study which projects another 21 percent rise by 2030. There has been an almost 80 percent increase in cancer diagnoses among individuals aged below 50 years in the last three decades, a new study has revealed. …
Read More »Study reveals elevated risk of ischemic stroke in women and men with migraine headaches
Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University, Denmark publishing June 13th in the …
Read More »Victims’ relative slam UK COVID probe as ‘farce’ for non-inclusion
As a probe is set to be launched into the UK government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the victims’ relatives have called it a “farce” for not being called to give evidence. “Without learning from the experiences of our members, how can the inquiry properly evaluate the decisions made by …
Read More »Musk’s brain implant firm gets approval for human trials
Neuralink aims to solve a range of medical complaints by implanting a chip into a subject’s skull. Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant company which hopes to use its technology to treat conditions such as paralysis and blindness, has been cleared to conduct human trials after it received approval from the …
Read More »What’s the Difference Between Vitamin D and D3?
Do you know the difference between Vitamin D and D3? Most people don’t, but it is an important distinction to make. Vitamin D is actually a group of vitamins, while D3 is the most active form of Vitamin D. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between these …
Read More »WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss
Skip artificial sweeteners if you’re trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren’t effective for shedding pounds and may also cause harm. Long-term use of sugar substitutes may cause “potential undesirable effects,” according to new WHO guidance. This can include an “increased risk …
Read More »Covid can never be eradicated – WHO
Despite proclaiming the end of the pandemic, the World Health Organization has said that it will be “impossible” to eliminate the virus itself. Covid-19 will never be eliminated or eradicated, as it can jump from humans to animals and back, World Health Organization emergency director Dr. Mike Ryan told reporters …
Read More »Covid-19 pandemic is over – WHO
COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people, disrupted the global economy and ravaged communities. “Yesterday, the Emergency Committee met for the 15th time and recommended …
Read More »One third of US nurses consider quitting: Poll
Almost a third of nurses in the United States are considering leaving their job as they feel overwhelmed and tired, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey shows. The survey conducted by AMN Healthcare Services Inc of over 18,000 nurses in January, shows 30% of the participants are …
Read More »Australian government cracks down on smoking and vaping
Australia’s tobacco tax will be increased by billions of dollars over the next four years as the government cracks down on smoking and vaping. Recreational vaping will be banned as the government seeks to prevent the next generation from becoming addicted to nicotine, Health Minister Mark Butler said Tuesday. The …
Read More »Does Indomie instant noodles contain cancer-causing ingredients? Company clarifies
The parent company that makes the popular Indomie instant noodles issued a statement Friday defending the safety of their product after reports of trace carcinogens. “We would like to emphasize that in accordance with the statement released by BPOM RI, our Indomie instant noodles are safe for consumption”, said Taufik …
Read More »Iraq Seeks to Upgrade Healthcare Services with German Assistance
The government of Iraq held talks with representatives from the German International Cooperation Organization (GICO) and the Deputy Minister of Health of Germany to explore ways of improving collaboration in the field of healthcare between the two nations. The meeting was presided over by Iraqi Health Minister Saleh Al-Hasnawi who …
Read More »WHO says assessing risk after fighters seize Sudan lab
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it was assessing the threats to public health after fighters in Sudan occupied a national laboratory holding samples of a range of deadly diseases. “The team on the ground, and with our bio-risk and biosafety teams here, are carrying out an extensive risk assessment,” …
Read More »European Environment Agency: Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year
Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18’s across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday. Despite recent improvements, “the level of key air pollutants in many European countries remains stubbornly above World Health …
Read More »Study: COVID-19 Infection Spreads Through Households Via Common Surfaces, Hands
COVID-19 can spread through households via the virus on hands and surfaces, according to the results of a study by Imperial College London. The study results are the first to show that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on individuals’ hands and frequently touched household surfaces is linked to the risk of …
Read More »India records 10,158 new COVID-19 cases, omicron variant fueling spike
India reported 10,158 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as coronavirus cases steadily increase in the south-Asian country. Health ministry data showed daily infections climb past the 10,000 mark, reaching a nearly eight-month high, up from 7,830 cases the previous day. There are currently 44,998 active cases from 229,958 COVID-19 tests. …
Read More »China CDC urges WHO to take ‘scientific, fair’ position in tracing COVID-19 origins
The head of China’s Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to return to a “scientific, fair” position in tracing the origin of COVID-19. At a news conference, Shen Hongbing warned the WHO against politicizing the source of the virus, which was …
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