Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, including the type emitted in car exhaust, a new study suggested — though it had some limitations. The review, led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem, analyzed multiple studies related to autism and cellular activity. The findings were published in the journal … Read more
Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly making anti-war remarks concerning Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, during a private medical consultation. “It is appalling to sentence a doctor for unproven private comment in the course of her professional duties,” said Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human … Read more
North Yukon says its Communicable Disease Control and the territory’s chief medical officer have confirmed a case of whooping cough on a flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver earlier this month. Passengers on Nov. 6 Air North flight advised to monitor for symptoms The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 14, 2024 6:57 PM EST | Last … Read more
The findings, based on data from nearly 280,000 young people aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, highlight a growing crisis in adolescent well-being, with girls and economically disadvantaged adolescents being the hardest hit. “Adolescents today are facing unprecedented challenges in their social environments,” said Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, “with potentially … Read more
Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – For Veterans Day, USAA honors those who have served with “national moment of gratitude” – Trump’s stamina at age 78 impresses the experts – Ivanka Trump shares 17 life lessons she’s learned … Read more
Everyone knows that the physical health of a person depends upon the diet, but the dietitian suggested that eating habits also impact cognitive health. According to a health journal, a dietitian suggested that the right nutrition can not only support cognitive health but also protects against cognitive decline. Wa Na Chun, owner of One Pot … Read more
Starting from November 25, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concluding on December 10, on Human Rights Day, this campaign calls on governments, activists, and individuals to unite and push for lasting change. In support of this civil society initiative the UN Secretary-General back in 2008 launched the campaign … Read more
Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bryanna D. Vesely, DPM, MPH, performed the first minimally invasive Haglund’s repair surgery on the Virginia Peninsula using the Arthrex MIS FiberTak Achilles SpeedBridge Implant Repair System. The surgery was performed Monday, November 11 at Mercy Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. This outpatient … Read more
In remarks to the Conference, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), said that what is being discussed is not merely the risk of people dying because of superbug infections, “they are dying now – 1.3 million people every year.” Arriving in the Saudi Arabian seaside city of Jeddah after … Read more
Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with US politician Robert F Kennedy Jr during a campaign rally at the Gas South Arena, in Duluth, Georgia on October 23, 2024.— AFP President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department … Read more