Travellers heading abroad this summer are being urged to exercise caution as COVID-19 cases are rising again in parts of Asia. Countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and India have reported a fresh uptick in infections, driven largely by new Omicron sub-variants. According to a report by Conde Nast Traveller, despite the rise in … Read more
Period products. Photo: Stock A toxic pesticide linked to cancer has been found in tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water. Researchers found traces of glyphosate at high levels in menstrual products, according to a report by the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), the Women’s Environmental Network and … Read more
Emerging COVID-19 Variant NB.1-8-1: What You Need to Know Table of Contents Emerging COVID-19 Variant NB.1-8-1: What You Need to Know Initial detection and Global monitoring understanding the Variant’s Characteristics Transmission and Preventative Measures New COVID Variant Alert: WHO & Doctor moreno on Calm Response Understanding the Emerging COVID Variant What Makes a Variant a … Read more
A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is rapidly spreading across Australia. This subvariant, a descendant of Omicron, has been detected in multiple states, including Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, and Queensland. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated NB.1.8.1 as a “variant under monitoring” due to its increasing global prevalence and potential to evade immunity … Read more
The Cook Islands government has officially declared a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga after confirming two new cases this week, bringing the total to seven within the past 18 days. This surpasses the outbreak threshold, prompting swift action to contain the virus and prevent its spread to the outer islands, known as Pa Enua. Health … Read more
The Air We Breathe: A Growing Health Crisis in India’s Emerging Industrial Hubs Table of Contents The Air We Breathe: A Growing Health Crisis in India’s Emerging Industrial Hubs A Young Child’s Struggle: A Symptom of a Larger Problem Exceeding Safe Limits: The Data Behind the Danger Rising respiratory Illnesses: A Clear Correlation Beyond the … Read more
A new Cleveland Clinic study conducted in the United States on the flu vaccine has grabbed vaccine sceptics’ interest, prompting questions and concerns about the vaccine’s safety. “Get the flu shot and you are 27% more likely to get the flu!” read an April 7 X post that referenced a preprint study published on April … Read more
Many people, from drivers to doctors, work in shifts. Some start early in the morning, others at midday. Some work at night while everyone else is asleep. Working at night is particularly challenging for the body because it goes against our natural rhythms. How does a person get used to it? Specialists provide some helpful … Read more
Archyde AI to Combat Silent Threat of Glaucoma in India amid Specialist Shortage by archyde News Service Published: [Current Date] India is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the growing problem of glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease that silently progresses, perhaps leading to irreversible blindness. This initiative comes at a critical time, as the … Read more
India is turning to artificial intelligence in a bid to curb the silent spread of glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease that threatens to blind millions amid acute shortages of trained specialists and uneven access to care across the country. About 12 million people in India are thought to have glaucoma, according to various estimates, with … Read more