Health & Fitness
To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, focus should be on quitting – or never starting
April 18, 2023
To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, focus should be on quitting – or never starting
Although smoking rates for adults in the US are at their lowest recorded levels, more must be done to stop…
‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research
April 17, 2023
‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research
A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson’s disease is a long-sought goal of researchers. Doctors currently…
Health Ministry warns against eating herring, fesikh in Ramadan
April 14, 2023
Health Ministry warns against eating herring, fesikh in Ramadan
According to the Ministry of Health and Population, fasting people should not eat herring, fesikh and citrus fruits. These cause…
WHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins
April 10, 2023
WHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins
The World Health Organization still does not have key data from China about the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak, putting…
WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch,’ but hasn’t shown to be more severe
April 10, 2023
WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch,’ but hasn’t shown to be more severe
The World Health Organization is monitoring the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, which has been identified in about two dozen countries. The…
US health officials aim to ‘transform’ Alzheimer’s disease research with $300 million data platform
April 5, 2023
US health officials aim to ‘transform’ Alzheimer’s disease research with $300 million data platform
CNN — The US National Institute on Aging is moving forward with efforts to build a real-world Alzheimer’s disease database…
Five tips to safely practice sports during Ramadan
April 4, 2023
Five tips to safely practice sports during Ramadan
With a large number of people choosing to exercise even while fasting during Ramadan, it’s more important than ever to…
Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says
April 4, 2023
Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says
An estimated 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, according to a new report from the World Health…
A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise
April 4, 2023
A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise
CNN — Scientists in Germany say they’ve been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19…
More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines
April 3, 2023
More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines
Contrary to what internalized stigma may tell you, a migraine isn’t just a headache. In people younger than age 50,…