Shuping Wang, the Chinese-born medical researcher who exposed the poor health practices of the local government that were contributing to the rise of HIV in central China during the 1990s, has passed away. Shuping was 59 years old and is survived by her husband, brother, and three children. She courageously exposed China’s HIV scandal and ...
Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body, which can lead to antibiotic resistance. Studying samples from elderly patients with recurring urinary tract infections, the Newcastle University team used state-of-the-art techniques to identify that bacteria can lose their cell walls — ...
Gout is a painful disease frequently found in developed societies. It is caused by uric acid crystals and is closely related to either dietary habits or issues with the kidneys not filtering enough uric acid out of the bloodstream. To control uric acid and prevent gout, it is suggested that the following 10 principles and ...
The German Environment Ministry recently published a study that showed the country’s children have alarming levels of plastic pollutants in their bodies. The study comes as the government is planning to curtail plastic usage in society. Plastic contamination The study was conducted on 2,500 children aged 3 to 17 years in the period between 2014 ...
The safety of kids’ toys is one of the main concerns for parents. In the U.S., regulations mandate that toymakers follow strict procedures to ensure that products do not end up harming kids. If you are a parent, it is important that you understand how kids’ toys made from different materials pose a threat to ...
The Internet today is filled with countless bits of nutritional advice that claim to help you improve your health. Too often, people find it difficult to distinguish between true and false information. This can often end up causing harm when people implement dietary and lifestyle changes based on bad advice. Knowledge about the nutrition and ...
Taking the right kinds of food during pregnancy is crucial in ensuring the health of the baby, as well as keeping the mother safe. Dates are an item that women should consider consuming when pregnant, as they offer numerous health benefits. Benefits of dates Fiber present in dates helps in keeping the digestive system ...
When antibiotics were first discovered, it seemed as if we had found an easy and extremely effective way to deal with illnesses caused by infectious organisms. However, many organisms are now morphing into superbugs, developing properties that make antibiotic use ineffective. This is a serious health problem. If we do not find a way to ...
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in its latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) list. By doing so, the organization recognized traditional Chinese medicine as a viable treatment process that can be practiced in clinics across the world. However, the move has split the healthcare ...
The European Commission and the World Health Organization recently held a Global Vaccination Summit in Belgium. About 400 scientists, political leaders, health professionals, and other global influencers attended the meeting. The summit The aim of the summit was to prevent the spread of diseases for which a vaccine is already available and to advocate against ...
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