Health

A new test for preeclampsia developed by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine has provided novel insights into the biology of pregnancy complications. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects up to 8% of pregnant women worldwide and is characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs such as the liver and kidneys. It is a leading cause of maternal and fetal...

The world is facing a major health workforce crisis, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a massive shortage of 10 million health workers by 2030. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of a well-functioning healthcare system, and the shortage of health workers has been identified as a critical issue that needs urgent attention. The WHO has called on...

Measles Outbreak is threatening the world. According to the most recent announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. public health department, has emerged as one of the worst threat in the world. Due of the virus's rapid ability to cross national boundaries and infect several communities, measles poses a hazard everywhere. The measles has not been completely eradicated by any WHO zone....

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was at his very best in his first ATP match in 2 1/2 months as he overpowered Pablo Andujar with a convincing 6-0, 6-3 win on Thursday to sail into the quarterfinals of the Tel Aviv Open in Israel. In his first tour match since winning Wimbledon on July 10, the Serbian served eight aces among his 29 victories and had just...

International Safe Abortion Day 2022: Did you know around 73 million induced abortions take place worldwide each year. Six out of 10 (61%) of all unintended pregnancies, and 3 out of 10 (29%) of all pregnancies, end in induced abortion. Every year, September 28th marks the international safe abortion day. Abortion is a common health intervention. It is safe when carried out using a method...

Check to see if your pre-packaged Starbucks beverage is one that might be contaminated with metal pieces. Expresso Recall; The beverage in question is a Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot in a 15-ounce size. And, it is a public health worry that one need to address with a bigger lens. The drink is being recalled in 221 cases, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration....

Monkeypox is in the decline. According to WHO Chief Tedros, the number of weekly reported cases fell by more than 20% globally, neverthless new cases increased in the Americas, where we are continuing to see intense transmission. In the early stages of the Monkeypox outbreak, most reported cases were in Europe, with a smaller proportion in the Americas. That has now reversed, with less than 40%...

A recently discovered gene may hold the key to halting the spread of Candidiasis fungus. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), those with cancer, and those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy are frequently affected by candidiasis. The CSA6 gene has been found in Candida albicans, a fungus notorious for producing high rates of morbidity and mortality over the course of cancer treatment or in immunosuppressed situations...

ROTAVAC®, the Bharat Biotech rotavirus vaccine has been introduced by Nigeria to immunize its children from the life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that affects millions of children worldwide. Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), a global leader in vaccine innovation and developer of vaccines for infectious diseases, announced today its rotavirus oral vaccine which will be introduced in the immunization program could prevent more than 50000 child...

Monkeypox outbreak has continued to grow, and there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75 countries and territories, and five deaths. says WHO Chief In light of the evolving outbreak, WHO Chief reconvened the committee on Thursday of this week to review the latest data and advise me accordingly. However, the committee was unable to reach a consensus on whether the outbreak represents...