Category: 8. Health
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Women advised to start mammograms at 40 to detect breast cancer
Representational image of a woman having a mammograms. — Unsplash If you are a woman over 40, you should start getting regular mammograms to detect breast cancer, say health experts in new guidelines. “Among all US women, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death. In 2023,…
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Skin cancer can now be detected ‘easily’
Skin cancer gets new type of detection by Warwick scientists. — Unsplash/File A new way to detect skin cancer has been formed by scientists at the University of Warwick. With some early trials on patients already underway with the use of so-called Terahertz (THz) waves, the medical mission hopes to speed up surgery and help…
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Find ultimate health from walking with a twist
Representational image of people walking on a mountainous road. — Unsplash Are you looking for a workout that’s not only good for your heart, lungs, and muscles but also adds a twist to your daily walk? Meet rucking, the latest fitness trend that’s making waves. Instead of just strolling, rucking involves walking with added weight,…
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Children see this after death but adults don’t
Children, adults see different things after death. — Unsplash/File Death is a serious topic that many people avoid thinking about, but it’s unavoidable, as at some point, we will all have to deal with it, so, how do we handle it then? Recently, a physician related to this field disclosed the distinctions between the ways…
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First US case of bird flu in dolphins rings ‘catastrophe’ bells
Bird flu targets American dolphin for first time. — Unsplash “Highly pathogenic” avian (bird) flu was found in a Florida dolphin for the first time, as per a study. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, or HPAIV, was first detected in a cetacean in North America in this dolphin, according to Newsweek. Researchers from the…
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Is plant-based meat better than real meat?
Plant-based meat is gaining popularity over animal meat. — Unsplash/File Researchers compared the effects of genuine meat versus plant-based meat substitutes on cardiovascular health and diabetes risk in a recent study that was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Because plant-based diets contain a wide range of health-promoting nutrients such vitamins, fibre, and……
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Stop farting by avoiding this food
Farting may not be good for your health. — Unsplash/File One of these unexpected food items is definitely the cause of your frequent gas episodes. Although farting is a typical part of the digestive process, no food item mentioned below should be totally forbidden, but it’s always important to know how our food affects our…
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Polio eradication drive inaugurated
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Minister, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, officially commenced the polio eradication campaign by personally administering polio drops to a child at the Police Services Hospital Peshawar. In a briefing with journalists, he emphasized the inclusive approach of the campaign, involving pediatricians, religious figures, political leaders, and other stakeholders to… Continue Reading News Source:…
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A Pakistani Girl Got a New Life after a Free Heart Surgery Donated By an Indian Donor in India
A 19-year-old girl from Karachi, Pakistan, named Ayesha Rashan, recently received a life-changing opportunity in India. After enduring five years of heart complications, she underwent a heart transplant procedure at MGM Healthcare in Chennai. Ayesha’s journey to India began in 2019 when she suffered a cardiac arrest and heart failure. Senior cardiac surgeon Dr. KR…
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Bird flu outbreak attacks US: Here’s explanation
US struck by Bird flu outbreak. — Unsplash/File Outbreaks of Avian flu have been reported in a poultry facility in Michigan and a Texas egg producer this week. Infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching Bird flu from a mammal are the latest developments on the virus. “The agency is…