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Uterine cancer growing challenge, include it in NCDs : Experts

October 5, 2025, 08:50 PM - 4 min read

Contending that Uterine cancer represents a significant and growing global health challenge, experts have called upon governments and multilateral institutions to explicitly integrate it into global and national non-communicable diseases and women's health efforts. The experts have said despite its aggressive presence as health issue, governments are not paying attention.

Deaths from liver disease have been increasing dramatically in Canada and the United States over the past two decades.

Decoding alcohol's toxic role in liver disease epidemic

September 29, 2025, 02:10 PM - 7 min read

A growing body of evidence suggests chronic alcohol use at lower levels may also impact liver function and lead to disease, particularly among those with other risk factors for liver disease.

The WHO recommends children receive the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

Trump is wrong on hepatitis B shot

September 26, 2025, 03:07 PM - 6 min read

If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90 per cent chance they’ll develop chronic infection. Over a lifetime, about one in four of those who have chronic infection will die from liver disease or liver cancer.

Most infections don’t come from the seat itself, but from dirty hands, door handles, toilet plumes and phones used in bathrooms.

Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?

September 19, 2025, 05:28 PM - 7 min read

Public toilets can be a “microbial soup”, especially when many people use them and cleaning isn’t frequent as it should be.

Retinal images offer a non-invasive view of blood vessels and nerve fibres. They are not just a window into the eye, but also a valuable diagnostic tool for a host of diseases.

AI eye scans: A window into heart health

September 16, 2025, 04:16 PM - 9 min read

Despite the exciting potential, there are hurdles to overcome. One of the major challenges is to get enough patient data from different backgrounds to make sure the AI is accurate.

If you see a product labelled as a “protein” version, you might assume it has significantly more protein than the standard version. But this might not be the case.

Don’t let black packaging fool you into buying ‘protein’

September 15, 2025, 04:03 PM - 7 min read

“High protein” doesn’t have a specific meaning in the food regulations, but is taken to mean “good source”. Under the rules, a “good source” should have at least 10 grams of protein per serving.

Pharmacies offer a wide range of remedies to treat indigestion.

Here’s all you need to know about indigestion

September 12, 2025, 04:14 PM - 7 min read

It is important not to self-diagnose, and seek medical advice so a doctor can put the pieces together and make an appropriate plan of action.

The issue of weight loss is omnipresent in public debate, where it is often reduced to a question of personal willpower.

High 5 to weight loss

September 5, 2025, 04:42 PM - 8 min read

People are routinely blamed for their weight, even though there is strong evidence that it results from a complex combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors.

Although many patients report benefits, professional bodies and regulators have raised concerns about whether prescribing is outpacing the evidence.

Can medicinal cannabis cure pain, anxiety? Here’s a reality check

August 27, 2025, 03:13 PM - 6 min read

Chronic pain is the most common reason for medicinal cannabis use. But research shows only modest benefits, with limited improvements in pain and physical functioning.

Understanding of one’s health and internal awareness is crucial for regulating health, timely medical intervention and making better decisions.

Want to unlock your eighth sense? Aerobics might be the key!

August 27, 2025, 02:26 PM - 5 min read

The eighth sense, also known as interoceptive awareness, is the ability to perceive what’s happening inside our bodies. The medical community seems increasingly dedicated to find out what this ability means for our health.

The findings add hydration to the growing list of lifestyle factors that influence stress resilience.

Remain hydrated, avoid stress

August 24, 2025, 04:04 PM - 5 min read

A new study found that people who drank less than 1.5 litres daily showed dramatically higher levels of cortisol – the body’s primary stress hormone – when faced with stressful situations.

You can also keep an eye out for cosmetic ingredients, which don’t have any nutritional value. These include colours, flavours, emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners, bulking agents and gelling agents.

Is it true foods with short ingredient list are healthier?

August 6, 2025, 05:33 PM - 8 min read

Products with just one, two or three items in their ingredient list are generally in a form that closely reflects the food when it was taken from the farm.