Robert F Kennedy Jr and Donald Trump attend a campaign event sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, US, October 23, 2024. — Reuters Donald Trump on Thursday tapped anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy as his secretary of health in the latest provocative nomination from the incoming Republican president. … Read more
Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor and comedian, best known for his role as Joey Gladstone in “Full House” from 1987 to 1995, said he was diagnosed in October after experiencing an upper respiratory infection caused by major swelling in his lymph nodes. “Three days later, … Read more
Among the pledges, nine countries pledged to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects three out of every five children regularly in their homes. “Despite being highly preventable, violence remains a horrific day to day reality for millions of children around the world – leaving scars that span generations,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World … Read more
In the wake of rising anxiety and depression among children and families, Little Otter’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, Dr. Helen Egger, dives deep into the root causes and lasting impacts of this crisis. From the upheaval of COVID-19 lockdowns to increased social media use and economic instability, Dr. Egger shares her insights … Read more
Proclaimed by the General Assembly in March 2024, the observance honours victims of organised crime – including law enforcement and judicial personnel who have lost their lives in pursuit of justice. The inaugural theme: Organised crime steals, corrupts and kills. It’s time we pull together to push back, underscores the urgency of collective action. Speaking … Read more
Concerned parties from around the world gathered on Thursday at the Ritz-Carlton in the Red Sea city ahead of the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on AMR for a session focused on non-state actors – non-governmental organizations, private sector, academia and others – to work across sectors to address “one of the most urgent global health … Read more
That is the clever title of recent American Economic Review publication by Cyrus Aghamolla, Pinar Karaca-Mandic, Xuelin Li, Richard T. Thakor. The abstract is below. This study examines the link between credit supply and hospital health outcomes. We use bank stress tests as exogenous shocks to credit access for hospitals … Read more
The published findings highlight the need for immediate global action to address this epidemic, said the UN health agency. The study was conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a worldwide network of 1,500 researchers and practitioners in collaboration with WHO. It is the first global analysis of trends in both diabetes rates and … Read more
As coffee remains one of the world’s most consumed beverages, researchers have been probing its effects on heart health. A series of recent studies presents mixed findings, suggesting that while moderate coffee intake may offer protective benefits, excessive caffeine consumption could pose risks. Recent studies shed light on coffee’s potential impact on cardiovascular health, sparking … Read more
Newswise — Accure Acne, Inc.™ (www.accureacne.com), a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne, announced today that it has received a new FDA Clearance K242035 for the long-term treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris. “The Accure Laser has delivered yet another milestone achievement”-Christopher Carlton, Chief Executive Officer “This … Read more