World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is marked annually on 28 July when it brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global…
Over 1 in 10 young adults regularly use e-cigarettes, CDC report says
Over 1 in 10 young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control…
Vision affects brain health, study says
People with untreated visual impairments are significantly more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown a link between cognitive…
Short sleep prevents benefits of exercise for the brain
Exercising has numerous benefits for the body like preventing chronic disease, lengthening life, warding off dementia, slowing cognitive decline and much more. But, the amount…
FDA approves ancient anti-inflammatory drug for heart disease
Colchicine, used as an anti-inflammatory and gout remedy for thousands of years, has now been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…
Daily Aspirin may cause anaemia in elderlies, study says
Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications. Studies show that more than 40 per cent of adults ages 60 and older take an…
Small states adopt action plan for health and climate crises
The 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health was launched to address some of the world’s deadliest diseases in Small Island Developing…
‘Fuel your health, not tobacco use’
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, (MOH), in collaboration with its agency the National Council on Drug Abuse and other partners, recently hosted a World…
Forgetfulness and health
Worsening memory loss that interferes with your daily life is not a normal part of aging. Memory lapses—like getting lost while driving on a familiar…
World Health Assembly continues discussions on health and climate change
Discussions on issues of importance to countries of the Americas continue at the 76th World Health Assembly, taking place this week (21-30 May) in Geneva,…