An Aedes Aegypti mosquito is seen in a lab of the International Training and Medical Research Training Center (CIDEIM) in Cali, Colombia. — Reuters/File More than 400 people have died in Bangladesh’s biggest dengue outbreak in years, which is being caused by an increase in infections brought on by warmer temperatures and a longer monsoon … Read more
Chlorine, that ubiquitous defender against bacteria in pools, can sometimes become a nuisance outside the water. If it finds its way onto your clothing or other surfaces, it can leave behind unsightly bleach stains. Learn how to get rid of bleach stains, ensuring your items look as good as new. What Causes Bleach Stains?Understanding what … Read more
Dealt with anxiety? Me too. Everyone becomes familiar with anxiety at some point in their lives. It’s that uneasy feeling that occupies our minds and seeps into our bodies. For some, anxiety is a fleeting sensation; for others, it’s a persistent and debilitating reality. According to recent statistics, 76.2 million people globally struggle with an … Read more
A nurse provides treatment to a dengue-infected patient at the hospital. — Reuters/File The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday said that the cases of dengue fever are likely to decline by the next month as the country remains in the grip of the vector-borne illness, with hundreds of people contracting the disease per day. … Read more
Today, the world observes World Food Security Day, highlighting the urgent need to address the growing crisis of hunger and malnutrition across the globe. Despite significant global efforts to combat food insecurity, the problem remains severe, affecting nearly one-third of the world’s population. In Pakistan, the issue is particularly acute, with millions of people … Read more
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reported the first known U.S. case of an emerging strain of the mpox virus, according to a CDPH release Saturday. The case of “clade I mpox” was identified in a traveler recently returned from Africa, where this strain is actively circulating. Officials with the CDPH have emphasized … Read more
A representational image shows a man struggling to sleep. — Unsplash A recent study has highlighted the critical need to tackle sleep issues earlier in life as it revealed that having trouble sleeping during one’s 40s may accelerate brain ageing, with effects becoming more pronounced in their 50s. While highlighting the study’s findings, author Dr … Read more
Ahead of the General Assembly’s high-level meeting on AMR on 26 September, here’s what you need to know: What is AMR? Since their discovery a century ago, antimicrobial medicines, from antibiotics to antivirals, have significantly extended average life expectancy. Every day, these essential medicines save millions of lives, until they don’t. AMR occurs when microorganisms like … Read more
This month my husband and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! 1994 was a LONG time ago. We didn’t have cell phones, laptop computers, Facebook or Amazon; sometimes I wonder how we survived! I met my husband while working at a movie theater. I sold the tickets; he ripped the tickets; it was destiny! … Read more
Why are yogurt and honey so good for your skin?, plus 4 great masks that use them. What’s there not to say about by DIY face masks and facials? They’re cheap, fast, easy to make and 100% natural. They’re made up of simple foods you can find in almost any kitchen. Its ingredients have proven … Read more