Risk groups, vaccines and more: 11 important questions about Mpox answered by an expert. (Image: iStock) Formerly known as monkeypox, the World Health Organization has stepped up its response to Mpox The Singapore government has declared the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following the identification of a new strain of the virus … Read more
Watching television for more than five hours a day increases the risk of developing dementia, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. After a hard day at work, most people like to relax in front of the TV and enjoy their favorite shows. However, according to a new study, spending too much time in front of the TV … Read more
Zinc is necessary for many bodily processes, including gene expression, enzymatic reactions, protein synthesis, and DNA synthesis. Zinc plays a vital role in overall health and well-being. Found in a variety of plant and animal foods, zinc improves immune function, regulates skin health and cell growth, and protects against acne, inflammation, and other conditions. According … Read more
Temperature and visual screening will be carried out at Changi and Seletar airports. 3 minutes reading time Last update: August 23, 2024 | 8:41 a.m. IS Temperature and visual screening will be carried out at Changi and Seletar airports from Friday as a precaution against MPOX, after a confirmed case of a potentially more severe … Read more
The vaccine protects against certain types of cancer caused by HPV infection, a common STD that can cause cervical cancer. New federal data indicates that the percentage of U.S. teens who were up-to-date on their human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccines has dropped dramatically since 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends two … Read more
Emotional baggage is unprocessed trauma that can be stigmatizing as it generally tends to have negative connotations. Often in life, we fail to let go of certain situations and problems and accumulate emotional baggage that refers to unfinished emotional issues, stressors, pain and difficulties. According to experts, these feelings can continue to occupy space in … Read more
Gen Z in the US blames social media for poor mental health, study finds (Image credit: iStock) A recent study shows growing concern among Generation Z about the impact of social networks in its Mental healthThe study, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by LG Electronics, reveals that 62 percent of Gen Z wish they … Read more
Polio vaccine myths and facts: An expert debunks misconceptions about vaccine-derived poliovirus (Image credit: iStock) The recent case of a two-year-old child who contracted the polio virus despite being vaccinated has caused considerable anxiety and uncertainty. As the world moves closer to the goal of eradicating polio, such incidents often give rise to misunderstandings, particularly … Read more
More than two-thirds of brands failed to meet WHO nutritional recommendations More than 60 percent of baby and toddler foods sold in U.S. supermarkets are extremely unhealthy, according to a shocking new study that aims to draw the urgent attention of parents and policymakers to the widespread use of misleading claims on the packaging of … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 22, 2024 | 19:11 IS Gurgaon-based Birla Fertility & IVF (BFI) has announced plans to expand its presence in southern and western India with 8-12 centres by fiscal 2025. It has acquired a majority stake in IVF chain BabyScience for an undisclosed sum. The fertility care major announced … Read more
