WHO says life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022
Tag: Health
Singapore sees rise in COVID-19 cases, MOH says no sign of more severe variants
As with other endemic respiratory diseases, periodic COVID-19 waves are expected throughout the year. The increase in cases could be due to several factors, including waning population immunity.
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
New drug delivery system shows promise for treating rare eye cancer
The study, which was published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, compared the outcomes of two groups of patients. One group received the melphalan hepatic delivery system treatment, while the other received the standard care.
Research shows elevated triglycerides may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis in women
Triglycerides play a key role in lipid metabolism and are known to be linked to inflammation and metabolic disorders, both of which contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Over half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study
A recently released study says more than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050
Olympic medalists, top actors among 10 people Narendra Modi nominated to lead fight against obesity
Indian PM Narendra Modi nominated 10 individuals, including Omar Abdullah, to lead the fight against obesity.
