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
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