Healthcare

Healthcare

Thinking of switching your diet? Choose the Mediterranean diet

Are you tired of eating biryani, fried chicken, or fast food regularly?  Are you looking for a healthy solution?  If yes, a Mediterranean diet can be the best solution for your health.

20h ago

Advances in cancer treatment and the role of medical oncology

On 4 February 2025, the global community observed World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

20h ago

Global harm reduction organisations urge recognition of tobacco harm reduction

Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific— In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, they have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations

20h ago

Pioneering global delivery of childhood cancer medications

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.

20h ago

Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?

Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.

20h ago

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

20h ago

Sweet Trap / The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free

Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine, creating a cycle of cravings and overeating similar to addictive substances.

1w ago

World Leprosy Day 2025 / Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.

1w ago

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

20h ago

Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?

Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.

20h ago

Pioneering global delivery of childhood cancer medications

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.

20h ago

Global harm reduction organisations urge recognition of tobacco harm reduction

Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific— In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, they have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations

20h ago

Advances in cancer treatment and the role of medical oncology

On 4 February 2025, the global community observed World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

20h ago

Thinking of switching your diet? Choose the Mediterranean diet

Are you tired of eating biryani, fried chicken, or fast food regularly?  Are you looking for a healthy solution?  If yes, a Mediterranean diet can be the best solution for your health.

20h ago

Thriving under stress

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it’s the constant stream of notifications, work pressures, or personal challenges, stress finds a way into our daily routines. However, instead of viewing stress as an enemy, we can learn to manage it effectively and even use it to our advantage.

1w ago

Tips for managing underactive Thyroid

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism.

1w ago

Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.

1w ago

The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free

Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine, creating a cycle of cravings and overeating similar to addictive substances.

1w ago