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
While both have their own applications and benefits, it is necessary to know which one is necessary. Both open heart surgery and bypass surgery are among the most popular and effective treatments for most heart diseases and conditions. According to doctors, while both have their own applications and benefits, you need to know which one … Read more
Monkeypox, a virus originating in Africa, is spreading rapidly and has reached Pakistan. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox or Mpox a public health emergency of international concern. This decision came amid a rapid increase in the spread of the disease in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its detection in neighbouring … Read more
The ministry said the use of these FDCs is likely to pose risks to humans, although there are safer alternatives to the drug. 2 minutes reading time Last update: August 22, 2024 | 15:32 IS The government on Thursday banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including antibiotics, painkillers and multivitamins, after a review found they … Read more
Mpox outbreak: Expert debunks myths about viral disease (Image credit: iStock) The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the recent mpox outbreakIn the context of a global health emergency, the virus continues to spread rapidly around the world. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the rising number of cases and the emergence of … Read more
