Janice Hernandez had her daughter Aliana last October via emergency c-section. The newborn was born with Prade-Willi syndrome, which causes feeding challenges and low muscle tone. Due to the rare genetic disorder, Aliana was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for seven long weeks before coming home around Christmas time. Before Hernandez could … Read more
From sodas to energy drinks, the consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to more than 2.2 million new cases of diabetes and 1.1 million new cases of heart disease annually, raising concerns over the health risks these drinks bring to the table. The problem is especially severe in low- and middle-income countries, where sugar-filled … Read more
Supreme Court of India New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, and directed the Punjab government to take all measures to ensure that he was given medical aid. A vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant … Read more
Image: AP (AP) Lead was added to organic gasoline compounds to increase the fuel’s resistance to pre-ignition from the 1920s through its banning in 1996. Lead exposure reached its peak in the 1960s. Scientists always knew that heavy lead was a seriously bad thing for humans to be near, breathe in, or work around. In … Read more
 "Importance of raising awareness and early detection of brain tumours – Firstpost")
Every year on July 22, is observed as World Brain Day, a crucial reminder of the incredible organ that orchestrates our every thought, action, and emotion. This year, let’s focus on a particularly concerning threat to brain health: brain tumours. These abnormal growths within the brain, while relatively rare, can have a profound impact on … Read more
X-rays have fundamentally revolutionized healthcare, giving us views of the human body and even almost impossible views of atoms. However, the radiation involved in X-rays has often raised concerns about long-term health risks. Now, researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) may have found a way to make X-ray imaging safer without … Read more
 "How Nipah virus re-emerged for the sixth time in Kerala – Firstpost")
The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that Kerala has been staring at an outbreak of Nipah, coinciding with the vibrant Onam festival, which has now been overshadowed by growing fears of … Read more
Despite clear indicators and evidence that red meat can be linked to some types of cancer, scientists have struggled to find the exact mechanism responsible for this link. Now, though, researchers may have finally made a massive breakthrough in the link between red meat and cancer. Further, they may have even found a way to … Read more
What if you could predict how long you’ll live? Well, a new test may soon let you do just that. The test is based around new research into biological aging and the markers that could help scientists determine your biological age just by swabbing the inside of your cheek. The findings, which are published in … Read more
Image: Retro Video Archive YouTube While the technology we have in vehicles now is helpful, a lot of it is distracting. In addition to ever increasing screen sizes, cell phone use while driving continues to be a problem. Cell phone usage while driving spiked during the pandemic and has only gotten worse unfortunately. While bluetooth … Read more
