Health & Science
33 articles from 20 countries
Health and science news highlights include a study for a San Juan resident raffling his home due to health issues, an investigation into a death after cosmetic surgery in Barranquilla, Colombia, and a Singaporean mother's ongoing grief after a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Indonesia's JKN program eases heart patient treatment in Merauke, and Rivers State police receive an autopsy report following a toddler's death amid cover-up allegations.
๐บ๐พ UruguayUruguay Marks World Voice Day: Experts Urge Early Detection of Vocal Cancers
- Uruguay is observing World Voice Day on April 16 to raise awareness about vocal health and disease prevention. - Experts from the Uruguayan Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SORLU) emphasize the imporโฆ
Al Salwa Hospital for Addiction Treatment Opens in Sohar
- Al Salwa Hospital, a new facility for addiction treatment and healthcare, has opened in Sohar, Oman. - The hospital offers advanced therapeutic and rehabilitation programs, with plans for a specialiโฆ
Science Answers the Eternal Question: Here's Why Many Women Choose Relationships with Older Men
- The article explores societal perceptions and scientific research into relationships where the man is significantly older than the woman. - While stereotypes often suggest ulterior motives like finaโฆ
Timing is Everything: Study Reveals Best Time to Exercise for Heart Health
- A new study suggests that exercising in sync with your body's natural clock (chronotype) can significantly reduce heart disease risk. - The research, involving 150 sedentary adults aged 40-60 with cโฆ
Veterinarians Discover: These Hidden Diseases Turn Your Dog Into A Killer
- Veterinarians warn that sudden aggression in dogs can signal underlying health issues, not bad behavior. - Conditions like arthritis, hormonal imbalances, and even brain tumors can increase a dog's โฆ
Ghana Nutrition Academy Backs President's Warning on Late-Night Eating
- The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports President Mahama's warning against late-night heavy meals. - The academy emphasizes the link between diet, lifestyle, and non-communicable diseaโฆ
Indonesia Leads in Child Online Protection with New Social Media Regulation
- Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, highlighted the importance of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas) in restricting social media use for children. - Data shโฆ
Ben Arous Launches 'Clinics of Hope' to Combat Drug Addiction
- Tunisia's Ben Arous region launched 'Clinics of Hope' to combat drug addiction and aid in patient rehabilitation. - The clinics offer specialized consultations twice weekly, providing medical and psโฆ
Global Liver Disease Crisis Looms: 1.8 Billion Affected by 2050 Amidst Obesity Surge
- A new study projects that metabolic liver diseases could affect 1.8 billion people globally by 2050, a significant increase from the current 1.3 billion. - This rise is strongly linked to increasingโฆ
The Place That Holds the Key to Saving Koalas from the Chlamydia Epidemic That Threatens to Extinguish Them
- Researchers are studying koalas on Kangaroo Island, which has a koala population free from the devastating chlamydia epidemic affecting mainland Australia. - This island population, however, suffersโฆ
Garcรญa Fulfaro and 13 Others Face New Testimony in Case Investigating 111 Deaths
- A federal judge in La Plata has summoned 14 defendants, including Ariel Garcรญa Furfaro, for further questioning in a case involving 111 deaths and 49 non-fatal cases linked to contaminated fentanyl.โฆ
Two black holes on collision course that could shake the universe
- Astronomers have detected two supermassive black holes in a distant galaxy, Markarian 501, locked in a cosmic dance that could lead to a collision within 100 years. - The discovery, based on radio tโฆ
New Study: How Marriage and Single Life Affect Cancer Risk
- A large-scale U.S. study suggests that never having been married is associated with higher cancer rates. - The research, published in Cancer Research Communication, analyzed data from over 4.2 milliโฆ
Two black holes on collision course that could shake the universe
- Astronomers have detected two supermassive black holes in a distant galaxy, Markarian 501, locked in a cosmic dance that could lead to a collision within 100 years. - The discovery, based on radio tโฆ
Ice Forms on Sabahโs Mount Kinabalu Amid Dry Conditions
- Ice formed on Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia due to dry conditions and low humidity, reaching an altitude of 3,272 meters. - The phenomenon caused temperatures to drop, leading to ice formation on plantโฆ
Morocco Study Reveals Daylight Saving Time Drastically Reduces Student Attention
- A study by the National Union of Consumer Protection Associations in Morocco reveals significant negative impacts of the extended daylight saving time system. - 66.6% of teachers report a decline inโฆ
True Lilac, Bad Lilac? Which Species Harm Nature
- Summer lilac, originating from China, has become widespread in Europe, appearing in gardens and along railways. - Despite its common name and appearance, it is not a true lilac and can pose a probleโฆ
The Last of Their Kind: When Plants Survive Only in Gardens
- Botanical gardens are preserving the last known specimens of plants that have gone extinct in the wild. - The article highlights a specific bromeliad, Tillandsia hofackeri, possibly one of the last โฆ
South Korea Marks World Voice Day, Stressing Importance of Vocal Health
- South Korea celebrated World Voice Day on April 16th, emphasizing the importance of voice health and its impact on quality of life and professional capabilities. - A multi-disciplinary event broughtโฆ
Lotte Biologics to Present Advanced ADC Platform Technology at Global Cancer Research Forum
- Lotte Biologics will present its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platform technology, SoluFlex Link, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting. - The technology demonstrateโฆ
I์ฟฑ Natural Dream Expands Health Challenge with New Meal Replacement
- I์ฟฑ Natural Dream is expanding its '100,000 People Lifestyle Healing Challenge' by launching a new meal replacement product, 'Yoyo Goodbye'. - The challenge encourages participants to adopt healthy hโฆ
Penetrion Bio to Present Cancer Drug Research at AACR Conference
- Penetrion Bio is set to present research findings on its drug candidate 'Penetrion' at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2026 conference. - The research suggests Penetrion can overโฆ
Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Can Lead to Parental Mental Health Crisis; Parents' Own Spectrum Traits Have Greater Impact
- Nearly 30% of parents raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience significant mental health issues, a rate three times higher than the general adult population. - Contrary to preโฆ
Doctor shortage in rural Kyrgyzstan four times worse than in cities
- Kyrgyzstan faces a severe doctor shortage in rural areas, with urban centers having four times the number of physicians per capita. - In 2023, urban areas had 35.1 doctors per 10,000 people, compareโฆ
Kyrgyzstan's Doctor Availability Below Central Asian Average Amid Staffing Decline
- Kyrgyzstan's healthcare labor market analysis reveals a shortage of practicing physicians, with a ratio of 15.5 per 10,000 people in 2023, below the Central Asian average. - The study, based on publโฆ
Noodles recalled due to high levels of processing contaminants
- A recall has been issued for "Kopnudler med kyllingesmag" (Noodle with chicken flavor) from Nordlie Food due to excessively high levels of glycidyl esters. - Glycidyl esters are processing contaminaโฆ
Feng Timo Admits Cosmetic Surgery, Calls Double Eyelid Procedure 'Ugly'
- Taiwanese media reports that Chinese internet celebrity Feng Timo recently admitted to undergoing cosmetic surgery during a livestream. - She revealed that she had procedures done to address under-eโฆ
Taipei Reports Imported Measles Case; Public Places Visited Identified
- Taipei City Health Bureau reported a new imported case of measles in a foreign national. - The individual frequented National Taipei University of Technology's student cafeteria and a McDonald's. - โฆ
Slovak Scientist Leads Landmark Study on African Elephant Genome
- A major genomic study of African elephants, led by Slovak evolutionary biologist Patrรญcia Chrzanovรก Peฤnerovรก, has been published in Nature Communications. - The research reveals insights into isolaโฆ
Sweden's Low Birth Rate: Involuntary Childlessness and the Need for Policy Reform
- Sweden's birth rate has fallen to historically low levels, prompting public debate on contributing factors. - While economic issues, housing shortages, and job insecurity are often cited, involuntarโฆ
Young Finnish Women Increasingly Opt for Labiaplasty Driven by Body Image Concerns
- Young women in Finland are increasingly seeking labiaplasty, often driven by dissatisfaction with their bodies rather than physical discomfort. - Gynecologists note that the desire for cosmetic reduโฆ
Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms
- The Health Ministry is investigating two daycare centers after 15 toddlers exhibited symptoms of food poisoning, with two requiring hospitalization. - An epidemiological investigation is underway toโฆ
Water on Mars? Scientists discover 'bathtub ring' which may reveal contours of ancient ocean
- Scientists have identified a feature on Mars resembling a "bathtub ring," potentially indicating the shoreline of an ancient ocean. - This discovery, based on data from a NASA probe, suggests Mars mโฆ