Browsing: Health

Major Chinese pharmaceutical companies, some with ties to global banking giants, have been implicated in using endangered animal parts in their product formulations, according to a damning report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) based in London. The report alleges that Beijing Tong

Harvard researchers have unveiled a critical link between the consumption of red meat and the heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Their comprehensive analysis, spanning over three decades and involving more than 216,000 adults, indicates that consuming even two servings

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced its intention to charge $1,400 for a five-day course of its antiviral drug Paxlovid. This marks a significant increase from the $529 the US government previously paid for the same quantity of the drug during the pandemic. The

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking significant steps to ensure the safety of hair products. The agency recently proposed a ban on hair straighteners that contain or emit formaldehyde. This move comes after prolonged concerns, considering that over a

In a groundbreaking study, grapes – known universally as a sweet, antioxidant-packed snack – have emerged as potential heroes in the realm of eye health. Research indicates that regular grape consumption can enhance vision, especially among the elderly. In this pioneering research,

Amid the backdrop of surging dengue cases in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 2023, the world watches, but it’s Europe and the US that are under an imminent threat. Leading scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) have sounded the alarm: climate change might not

Paris, the global romantic and cultural mecca, faces an unwelcome guest – bedbugs. As the City of Lights prepares to showcase itself during the 2024 Summer Olympics, it’s contending with a bedbug surge that’s affecting hotels, trains, and even cinemas. If

Have your blood sugar readings felt like they’re mimicking a roller-coaster lately? There’s a superhero nutrient that’s come to the rescue, and its name might surprise you: fiber. With a staggering 37 million Americans managing diabetes, according to the National Institute

A trailblazing development from Bar-Ilan University’s Faculty of Engineering is revolutionizing the world of health tech. Professor Doron Naveh and his team have unveiled a compact device that holds the promise of replacing traditionally bulky optical sensing devices. This innovative gadget is

A newly published study indicates that consuming just one soda a day could be detrimental to liver health. Conducted by researchers from the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the study spanned over 20.9 years and involved 98,786 women. The research was recently