The relationship between smoking and sexual health is still understudied and underexplored. The negative effects of smoking on cardiovascular and respiratory health have received a lot of attention recently. In addition to endangering physical health, smoking has a negative impact on intimacy’s psychological and emotional components. The relationship between smoking and sexual health, however, is […]
The first death from Powassan virus infection in the United States
Following the death of the US resident, health officials have warned the public about the fatal viral disease. According to the Maine Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, a person in the US has died from the uncommon Powassan virus, making it the first death case in the nation this year. As a result of […]
AI discovers a unique antibiotic that could fight illnesses with drug resistance
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and McMaster University used AI to find the novel medicine from a list of 7,000 possible medicinal molecules. Machine learning, a subfield of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has been used by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and McMaster University to discover a novel antibiotic that […]
A new Texan campaign draws attention to the mental health crisis affecting kids and teens
There has been an increase in depression, traumatic stress, and suicidality among young people across the nation. A state of emergency has been declared for children’s mental health due to an increase in depression, trauma, and suicidality among youth nationwide. Recent statistics on mental health in Austin-Travis County reveals a 65 percent increase in suicide […]
Children’s surgery wait lists reach record levels as the NHS struggles to tackle the growing backlog
According to leaked records from the NHS, the rate of recovery for children services has not kept up with the volume of adult elective treatment. Hospitals are failing to address the growing backlog of children who need surgery as it passes 400,000 for the first time. The waiting lists for both inpatient and outpatient care […]
The age at which children get their first smartphone has a severe impact on their mental health
The study indicated that young individuals (18–24) who started using smartphones early had worse mental health, with women being more adversely impacted than men. According to a recent global study by Sapien Labs, a nonprofit organisation with headquarters in Washington, the later toddlers and teenagers get smartphones, the better off they may be mentally as […]
WHO urges the use of ethical and secure AI for healthcare
WHO advocates for safe and ethical artificial intelligence in healthcare. The World Health Organisation (WHO) urges caution while employing large language model tools (LLMs) produced by artificial intelligence (AI) in order to protect and enhance human well-being, human safety, and human autonomy, as well as to preserve public health. Some of the most rapidly growing […]
New research suggests that talking to infants and toddlers can promote brain development
The University of East Anglia’s researchers have discovered a strong correlation between infants’ and toddlers’ early brain development and speech listening. According to University of East Anglia research, parents who communicate to their infants or toddlers unintentionally promote brain development. Talking to your little one even briefly helps mould their developing brain. The Journal of […]
A Pentagon research discovered that military pilots and ground crew have higher cancer rates
For the first time, a Pentagon study has shown that the ground crews who fuel, maintain, and launch those aircraft are also getting sick. Military pilots have high incidences of cancer, as per a Pentagon study. The information was sought after for years by retired military aviators who had expressed worries about the number of […]
The menstrual cycle and PCOS: What You Need to Know
Periods are abnormal for those with PCOS. A hormonal condition known as PCOS affects one in ten women of reproductive age. A woman’s body undergoes several changes as a result of PCOS, including irregular menstruation. It is a syndrome that causes your hormones and ovaries to behave improperly. It can hinder your ability to conceive […]
