The final stretch to meet the Sustainable Development Goals is here. The world is facing a global polycrisis. This is making it tough to improve health and well-being. Those who are most vulnerable, especially women, girls, and young people in low- and middle-income countries, are feeling the str
A recent legal battle has brought to light serious allegations of sexual harassment on the set of the popular medical drama, "Doctor Odyssey. " Three former crew members have taken legal action against the show's production company and its parent firm, accusing them of turning a blind eye to a persi
Adolescents with mental health issues often struggle with communication and social interaction. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR is becoming a popular tool in mental health care. It offers a safe and controlled environment for social interaction and therapy. In Japan, a unique tel
In many developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) often goes undetected or is diagnosed too late. This delay leads to unnecessary suffering, deaths, and further spread of the disease. One promising solution is decentralized testing, which brings accurate TB diagnosis closer to where people live. The T
The world is changing fast. Climate change is a big deal. It is affecting everything and everyone. This includes how we think about death and dying. Education about death is not new. But it needs a fresh look. Especially now. It is time to think about death in a way that connects us all. This includ
Arsenic is a nasty substance that can get into our bodies through water and food. It's linked to some serious health issues. These include lung, bladder, and skin cancer. Plus, it's connected to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors measure inflammation in the body with a test for C-reactive protein (
Scientists have been working on a new way to spot tiny bits of genetic material linked to liver cancer. They used a special kind of tiny particle called silver-doped cadmium telluride quantum dots. These dots give off a strong light signal when electricity is applied. This light signal is much st
Medical students are often trained to focus on specific diseases. This approach can be limiting, especially when dealing with patients who have multiple health issues. A shift is needed in medical education. It should move away from just treating diseases. Instead, it should focus on the whole perso
Kanye West and Bianca Censori are back in the spotlight, this time for a steamy video that has fans talking. The couple, known for their high-profile relationship, shared a clip of themselves dancing intimately on a balcony. Censori, an Australian architect, posted the video on her Instagram account
Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are cal
