Health

New Zealand’s U-turn On Smoking Ban Could Threaten Plans In Other NationsNew Zealand’s U-turn On Smoking Ban Could Threaten Plans In Other Nations

New Zealand’s U-turn On Smoking Ban Could Threaten Plans In Other Nations

New Zealand's new centre-right coalition led by Prime Minister Chris Luxon plans to scrap laws introduced by the previous Labour-led… Read More

November 28, 2023
NHS Care Delays Are ‘A Disaster’ – All You Need To KnowNHS Care Delays Are ‘A Disaster’ – All You Need To Know

NHS Care Delays Are ‘A Disaster’ – All You Need To Know

Patient deaths arising directly from NHS England care delays have risen more than fivefold over the last three years. Long… Read More

November 27, 2023
California’s Groundfloor Club Has A Solution For The Loneliness EpidemicCalifornia’s Groundfloor Club Has A Solution For The Loneliness Epidemic

California’s Groundfloor Club Has A Solution For The Loneliness Epidemic

Americans are facing a friend shortage. According to Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general, half of us are experiencing "measurable levels"… Read More

November 22, 2023
US Dog Owners Asked To Take Precautions As Mystery Illness StrikesUS Dog Owners Asked To Take Precautions As Mystery Illness Strikes

US Dog Owners Asked To Take Precautions As Mystery Illness Strikes

Several veterinary laboratories in the US are encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as they… Read More

November 18, 2023
Loneliness As Bad As Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day: Here’s WhyLoneliness As Bad As Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day: Here’s Why

Loneliness As Bad As Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day: Here’s Why

Recognising loneliness as a pressing global health threat, the World Health Organisation has launched an international commission on the problem.… Read More

November 17, 2023
Five Tips To Make Blood Tests Easier. Don’t Worry About The Accuracy!Five Tips To Make Blood Tests Easier. Don’t Worry About The Accuracy!

Five Tips To Make Blood Tests Easier. Don’t Worry About The Accuracy!

Blood tests are a common medical procedure. But for the majority of patients, blood collections could be an inconvenience, while… Read More

November 15, 2023
Beyond COVID: mRNA Opening The Door To A Range Of Possible TherapeuticsBeyond COVID: mRNA Opening The Door To A Range Of Possible Therapeutics

Beyond COVID: mRNA Opening The Door To A Range Of Possible Therapeutics

In the simplest possible way, mRNA is a type of genetic material that gives cells instructions to make specific proteins.… Read More

November 10, 2023
Euthanasia In Belgium: Procedure ‘A Possibility For The Patient, Not A Right’Euthanasia In Belgium: Procedure ‘A Possibility For The Patient, Not A Right’

Euthanasia In Belgium: Procedure ‘A Possibility For The Patient, Not A Right’

Belgium and the Netherlands were the first countries in the European Union to authorise euthanasia in 2002. Subsequently, Luxembourg, Spain… Read More

November 6, 2023
Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka And Bangladesh Clash In A Smog-Shrouded DelhiCricket World Cup: Sri Lanka And Bangladesh Clash In A Smog-Shrouded Delhi

Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka And Bangladesh Clash In A Smog-Shrouded Delhi

The Lanka-Bangla Cricket World Cup clash got underway Monday afternoon, with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan winning the toss and… Read More

November 6, 2023
Why Is An Indian Study On Air Pollution And Type 2 Diabetes An Eye-Opener?Why Is An Indian Study On Air Pollution And Type 2 Diabetes An Eye-Opener?

Why Is An Indian Study On Air Pollution And Type 2 Diabetes An Eye-Opener?

Research conducted in the Indian capital of Delhi and the southern city of Chennai has found that inhaling air with… Read More

November 2, 2023