Cod liver oil: A fishy fix that had surprisingly clear health benefits
When many people struggled to eat a healthy diet, odd-tasting oils were touted as a fix-all. It turns out one of them did indeed pack a vitamin punch. These days, the words “cod liver oil” are vaguely sepia-tinged. They conjure up an image of a murky spoonful of something, brandished by a school nurse or […]
Urine Colors Explained
Urine color changes from clear to orange with your hydration level but may also change due to food pigments or medications. Specific colors may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. Doctors refer to the standard color of your urine as “urochrome.” Urine naturally carries a yellow pigment. When you stay hydrated, your urine will […]
Mpox Is Not the New Pandemic, Experts Say
Some people worry that mpox is gearing up to evolve into a global pandemic complete with COVID-19-like lockdowns. However, mpox experts disagree and urge people not to panic. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the current and ongoing mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The declaration is the WHO’s highest global alert level, meaning the […]
How much will AI help in the next pandemic?
It’s been dubbed “Disease X” – the next global pandemic, which some experts predict is pretty much bound to happen. Over the next decade, according to certain forecasts, there’s a one in four chance of another outbreak on the scale of Covid-19. It could be influenza or coronavirus – or something completely new. Covid-19, of […]
Does Your Child Need Glasses? Look for These Signs
You’ve noticed your young child complains of headaches and rubs their eyes a lot. Does that mean it’s time to get glasses? It could, says a Baylor College of Medicine expert, and noticing these signs early is critical for young children because their schoolwork could suffer or they could lose their vision completely. “There is […]
New global guidance aims to curb antibiotic pollution from manufacturing
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever guidance on antibiotic pollution from manufacturing. The new guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for antibiotic manufacturing sheds light on this important but neglected challenge ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) taking place on 26 September 2024. The […]
Our skin is teeming with microbes. We should learn to love them
Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live on the surface of our bodies. We are only just beginning to understand the vital role they play in our health and wellbeing. Your skin is crawling. Zoom in on any square centimetre of the skin on your body and you’ll find between 10,000 to one million bacteria living there. […]
Majority of global population found deficient in 15 essential micronutrients
According to a new study by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), more than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. The researchers claim it […]
Manuka Honey Reduces Breast Cancer Cell Growth, Study Says
New research has revealed that Manuka honey may have potential as an alternative prevention and treatment option for estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer. Recent research revealed that compounds found in Manuka honey exhibit anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer effects. Moreover, previous investigations have shown that honey may be an effective alternative for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Now, a […]
What is World Humanitarian Day and why is it important?
World Humanitarian Day takes place every 19 August to recognize the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. The day aims to promote the well-being, dignity and ultimately the survival of those affected by disasters, and the safety and security of the aid workers who rush to help them. Like other international days […]
