Releasing its 2023 World Malaria Report as nations gather at the UN climate change conference, COP28, the health agency warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. WHO documented 249 million cases in 2022, an increase of two million from 2021 and exceeding the pre-pandemic level of…
Good news for those who take a nap (lying down for a while after lunch) is that your practice lowers your risk of heart disease. According to a study, any physical activity, from jogging to jogging, reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease. However, researchers say that exercise is the best way to prevent…
Oregon: The ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi may reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Scientists from the Oregon Research Institute in the United States conducted a study on more than 200 people over 65 years of age with a weakening memory problem. In the study, participants were asked to…
Addressing the Summit on Artificial Intelligence Safety convened by the United Kingdom, at the famous Bletchley Park estate – where Allied code breakers made a huge contribution to the war effort cracking Nazi codes – the UN chief emphasized the need for “sustained and structured conversation” around its risks, challenges and opportunities. “The United Nations…
Image courtesy of Social Media. Adults who live alone have a higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found. According to a study conducted by researchers at the American Cancer Society, American adults who live alone have a 32 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than those who live with other…
Nail biting, known as onychophagia, can occur in both children and adults. Although it seems harmless, the long-term habit of nail biting can have several potential health risks, including: Infection: Biting nails can introduce bacteria and other germs into the mouth, increasing the risk of infections in the nails, fingers, and even the mouth and…
Amsterdam: A study found that not adding salt to food can reduce the risk of heart problems and stroke by 20 percent. Past research has determined that adding salt to the diet increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. But recent research has shown how much of a difference reducing or eliminating salt…
“I used to transport sugar from Malawi,” said an anonymous driver, who was arrested for migrant trafficking. “In 2016, I had to wait for several days at a border crossing in Tanzania for customs checks. I was approached by a man who offered me a lot of money to transport goats.” His story is not…
“I used to transport sugar from Malawi,” said an anonymous driver, who was arrested for migrant trafficking. “In 2016, I had to wait for several days at a border crossing in Tanzania for customs checks. I was approached by a man who offered me a lot of money to transport goats.” His story is not…
The wreath-laying ceremony at the UN in New York was held on the eve of World Humanitarian Day, commemorated annually on 19 August. This marks the day in 2003 when a suicide bomber detonated a truck full of explosives outside the UN headquarters at the Canal Hotel in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. A change in…
