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World Hepatitis Day 2024 / It is time for action
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer.
Support for all breastfeeding moms
World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated in the first week of August, is supported by WHO, UNICEF, and numerous health ministries and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Recognising heart attack symptoms in women
Heart attacks can present differently in women compared to men, leading to potential misdiagnoses and delays in treatment. Understanding these differences is crucial for timely intervention and better outcomes.
A closer look: Understanding antidepressant discontinuation symptoms
Clinicians prescribing antidepressants often face the challenge of managing symptoms that patients experience when stopping these medications.
The consequences of untreated mitral regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.
El NiÑo and cholera / How climate events influence disease outbreaks
New research suggests that an El Niño event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain during an early 20th-century pandemic, supporting the idea that climate anomalies could create opportunities for the emergence of new cholera strains.
Early action can prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A groundbreaking report from the 2024 Lancet Commission reveals that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout life, starting in childhood.
Many dementia cases could be prevented, but far from all: study
A huge review of the available evidence published in The Lancet journal on Wednesday said that the "potential for prevention is high" in the fight against dementia.
Breaking barriers / Munich AIDS conference unveils new HIV cure case and bold global projections
The 25th International AIDS Conference, held in Munich, Germany, from July 22-26, 2024, brought together thousands of scientists, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the latest advancements in HIV research.
Machine learning models predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis
A recent study has demonstrated that machine learning models can effectively predict how multiple sclerosis (MS) will progress in patients, offering new hope for improved disease management. The research, led by Edward De Brouwer from KU Leuven in Belgium, was published this week in PLOS Digital Health.
154 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 154 dengue patients were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Enjoying the outdoors safely: Summer skin protection tips
As we head outdoors for work, study, or simply to enjoy the sunny days, it is important to keep our skin protected from the summer sun’s rays. While sunshine brings joy, it also brings risks to our skin’s health.
How delaying diabetes by four years can improve your long-term health
Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It serves as a crucial warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes if you do not take action. Addressing prediabetes promptly through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make a significant difference in your health.
Unlocking your body’s potential: The power of metabolic conditioning
Heading outdoors for work or study often involves more physical activity than we realise. Whether it is brisk walking to catch a bus or climbing stairs to a meeting, our bodies constantly utilise energy.
Unravelling The Mystery: Dry skin vs. eczema
Ever wondered why your skin feels itchy, scaly, or irritated? It could be dry skin or eczema, two conditions that often share similar symptoms but have distinct differences. Dry skin is a common issue exacerbated by factors like weather and harsh soaps, while eczema, a type of dermatitis, involves a faulty skin barrier and immune system response.
Sleep duration linked to blood vessel damage in Diabetes
If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, paying attention to your sleep habits might be more important than you think. A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that both too little and too much sleep can increase the risk of developing serious complications related to diabetes.
WHO releases the first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions, and pharmacological treatments, in a first guideline on tobacco cessation.
Does coffee affect blood pressure?
Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure (BP), but the long-term effects of regular coffee drinking are less clear. In a study from Italy, published in the Journal of Hypertension,
The impact of heatwaves on children
A heatwave is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Children face more vulnerable situations at this time. A few days ago we faced a heatwave.
A new approach to diagnosis and treatment
A groundbreaking framework for diagnosing and managing obesity in adults, launched by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and published in Nature Medicine,
Knowing more about ‘moralogy’
Since the millennium, global unrest has surged, heightening the risk of social upheaval. Today, corruption remains a critical issue.
