Governments adopted the WHO Pandemic Agreement in a plenary session of the World Health Assembly, the global health organisation’s peak decision-making body.
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WHO says life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022 amid shadow of COVID-19
WHO says life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022
Long covid linked to specific blood proteins, say experts
These proteins are connected to inflammation and damage in the lungs, and similar protein patterns have been seen in other people who suffer from severe lung diseases.
New skin test may help diagnose rare brain disease more accurately
This new test was developed by scientists from the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto. According to the researchers, the test looks for a special type of misfolded protein called tau, which is linked to PSP.
Plastic chemical linked to heart disease deaths worldwide, says new study
This chemical is found in many everyday products like cosmetics, detergents, plastic pipes, and insect repellents.
Researchers find way to slow deadly brain tumour by blocking PGM3 enzyme
By targeting this enzyme, scientists believe they can slow down or even stop the growth of glioblastoma.
Study finds brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities
A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities
New hope for Parkinson’s disease as stem cell treatments found safe and effective
This condition gradually destroys neurons that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. While current treatments like ʟ-dopa can help early on, they often become less effective over time and can cause side effects such as involuntary movements.
WHO reaches accord to make world safer from pandemics in future
WHO Member states recently took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from future pandemics.
Bananas and broccoli may help lower blood pressure, study finds
Scientists have now found new evidence that eating foods like bananas and broccoli can help in reducing high blood pressure
