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 of Health and Human Services, the United States top health agency. Below are comments from scientists, public health experts and market analysts: Dr Krishanthi Subramaniam, Lecturer At The Institute … Read more
Introduction Loneliness is a significant and often overlooked issue among early career researchers (ECRs). Loneliness is defined as a subjective feeling of distress, resulting from perceptions of unfulfilling or inadequate social connection (Matthews et al., 2016). This phenomenon can have profound implications for both personal well-being and professional development. Recent studies have highlighted the prevalence … Read more
The Oura Ring 4. Courtesy: Oura LISBON — Apple will not introduce a smart ring, the CEO of health-tech firm Oura told CNBC, despite speculation the iPhone giant may be considering a move into this product category. Samsung’s smart ring debut earlier this year has put the product firmly in the spotlight, with one analyst … Read more
A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. — Reuters The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday announced that it is set to convene its Emergency Committee on November 22 to assess whether mpox continues to pose a global health crisis. The UN health body classified the … Read more
A Christie’s employee poses with The Aga Khan Emerald during a press preview in Geneva, on November 7, 2024. — AFP A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly $9 million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world’s most expensive green stone. Sold by Christie’s, the Cartier … Read more
The Baycrest Koschitzky Centre is launching a free online resource tool it says will help caregivers facing “significant and escalating challenges,” such as isolation, burnout and financial hardship. The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool (C-CART) will give people providing care to someone with disability, illness, or frailty access to resources such as health information services or … Read more
BYLINE: Noah Fromson Newswise — A fan who suffered a stroke while cheering at a University of Michigan football game is celebrating a full recovery thanks to a comprehensive response that began with his wife. During the fourth quarter of the Wolverines’ Aug. 31 season opener against Fresno State, U-M star cornerback Will Johnson intercepted … Read more
Undated handout picture of a Bavarian Nordic research team member holding a test tube obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2024. Vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic expects the incoming Trump administration to boost biodefence funding despite the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, as health secretary, the company’s CEO said on Friday. Shares … Read more
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Newswise — Knee injuries, especially those related to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus, are a common problem among young athletes and sometimes surgery is required to treat them. Unfortunately, many kids, especially those from Hispanic communities face significant delays in getting the care they need. These delays can have serious long-term consequences, such … Read more