But now, there could be an easier alternative in the form of patches that can be simply applied to the skin, much like a sticking plaster. Early data from a vaccine patch trial in the Gambia has shown promising indications that it could be effective in protecting children from measles. The UN World Health Organization…
Galloway: A study on brain activity has shown that looking at your face during a video conference causes mental stress. Researchers at the University of Galloway in Ireland found in a study that people who participated in a meeting held on Zoom or Teams were more tired when they saw themselves on the screen. In…
Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for each dollar invested, the UN agency said, announcing the findings of a study conducted in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. The returns extend beyond monetary, encompassing substantial improvements in public health outcomes and the…
Beirut: For those looking to lose weight without exercise, there’s good news in the form of a new study that suggests drinking apple cider vinegar daily can help with weight loss. This research study was conducted by researchers from the Holy Spirit University in Lebanon, in which they say that apple cider vinegar can be…
Describing the move as a further sign of the junta’s “weakness and desperation”, Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews called for stronger international action to protect vulnerable populations across the country. “While wounded and increasingly desperate, the Myanmar military junta remains extremely dangerous,” he said. “Troop losses and recruitment challenges have become existential threats for the junta,…
Adopted by world leaders in 2015, the 17 Goals focus on ending extreme poverty and hunger, ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, and providing quality universal education, among other targets, by 2030. The 2024 SDG Progress Report, launched by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), highlighted persisting challenges…
Scientists collected plasma, urine and saliva samples from the firefighters before and after exercise. Researchers say that immediately after intense and excessive exercise, the immune system of the human body weakens. A large number of people exercise as a hobby to stay physically fit, but there are many professions that require vigorous exercise. Firefighting is…
According to a new study, people who eat only between 9 am and 7 pm are not only happier and more satisfied, but also feel less hungry and feel more energetic and alert. Researchers say that fasting for 14 hours a day is good for your health and will help you feel less hungry, while…
Its new publication emphasises the importance of establishing safe and effective AI systems and fostering dialogue about using it as a positive tool, bringing together developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients. With the increasing availability of healthcare data and rapid progress in analytic techniques, WHO recognizes the potential AI has, to enhance health outcomes…
Hamburg: A study found that tea consumption reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 28 percent. Researchers from Australia’s University of Adelaide and China’s Southeast University studied the daily tea drinking habits of 1,923 people from China. Two types of people were included in the study, one who was not addicted to tea…
