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02/12/2024
Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
Some minuscule particles can invade individual cells and tissues in major organs, experts say, and evidence is mounting that they are increasingly present in our bodies.
Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem
51st country to be recognized by WHO for eliminating a neglected tropical disease, surpassing the halfway mark towards the 100-country target set for 2030
Mothers will not stop dying from preventable causes until we address quality of care
The new mother died in an ambulance at the parking lot of the hospital.
WHO issues warning on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment and weight loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries
Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs – WHO
A global alert about fake versions of Ozempic – which has become popular as a way of losing weight – has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00dkw9479o
Parkinson’s blood test gives early-diagnosis hope
A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms begin has been developed by researchers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722yly6l6ro
Non-communicable diseases in reproductive care
To live with gestational diabetes is to live with a huge physical and psychological burden, constantly monitoring blood sugar readings and diet while also feeling concerned for the unborn baby and often facing stigma from friends, family, and health-care providers.
The pursuit of health and wellbeing in a digital age
Influenced by the technology and information age, we now have greater access to information about ourselves and our health risks.
In Conversation: What makes a diet truly heart-healthy?
Two nutrition studies recently made the headlines when they sounded alarm bells regarding the impact of dietary choices on heart health.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-what-makes-a-diet-truly-heart-healthy#1
Prostate drugs like terazosin may help lower dementia with Lewy bodies risk
Researchers from the University of Iowa report that males taking three commonly prescribed prostate medications may lower their risk of developing dementia with Lewy bodies.
