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UN health authorities warn global cancer cases expected to rise 77% by 2050
The increase reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as changes to people’s exposure to risk factors. Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are key factors, along with air pollution.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants wireless brain chip in man
Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (January 30, 2024) said his Neuralink company has implanted a wireless brain chip in a person and he is currently recovering. “The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk posted on X. Musk said initial results show promising neuron spike detection. “Enables control of […]
WHO says tobacco use is declining globally
WHO says smoking tobacco is on the decline worldwide
WHO alerts COVID-19 risk still remains high
WHO warns that the the public health risk from COVID-19 still remains high.
India: Tata Memorial Hospital’s new therapeutic nuclear facility to boost treatment of advanced cancer cases
The Tata Memorial Hospital will establish one of the world’s largest therapeutic nuclear facility in the next two to three months at the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) in Kharghar, Maharashtra. Dr Sudeep Gupta, Director, Tata Memorial Centre, said the facility will have 41 hot beds and a cyclotron unit. […]
You need to combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024: Study
For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to success. A study, published in the academic journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, suggests that life changes which combine both physical […]
Study reveals low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study […]
Overuse of supplements without medical guidance can have serious side effects, warns expert
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people have become health conscious. This had led to a growth in gym memberships across the globe. As a result of the heightened awareness stemming from the pandemic, many people have become more mindful of their dietary habits and have turned to various supplements, such […]
More than one in three Americans are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes: CDC
Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want to make sure people know they can change the outcome. More than 1 in 3 adults – about 98 million Americans — has prediabetes, and 81% of them don’t know they have it. CDC and the Ad Council […]
