Novo Nordisk recently announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted the company a positive scientific opinion for a proposed update to the storage conditions of two human insulins.

A study published data on the efficacy of molnupiravir in reducing the risk of progression of COVID-19 in non-hospitalised, unvaccinated patients at the highest risk of poor outcomes was published.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline on regular antenatal care (ANC) offers worldwide, evidence-based guidelines.

Researchers examined 32 previously published systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised trials to find an answer.

For decades, industrial evolution, an increase in the number of chronic diseases, and pandemics have been wreaking havoc on people’s quality of life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is drawing worldwide attention to these challenges in order to promote awareness. This year’s World Health Day theme is Our Planet, Our Health.

Unsurprisingly, teenagers who spend more time online had higher levels of stress, depression, and suicide thoughts, according to a Korean study of over 30,000 high school students.

Artificial sweeteners lower the amount of added sugar and calories while preserving sweetness. According to a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, some artificial sweeteners are linked to higher cancer risk.

About 250 million children under five years of age in low-income and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, are at risk of not reaching their full developmental potential.

Due to decreased bone density and quality, osteoporosis caused skeletal weakening and increased fracture risk, notably the spine, wrist and hip. The first indication of this condition is a fracture, a major cause of death and morbidity.

Your hair-trigger temper or inability to concentrate may be signs of a larger problem. See what else may signal mental exhaustion and what you can do about it.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders. A study in PLOS Medicine suggests an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders.

According to a new Diabetologia study, obese, insulin-resistant adults’ sleep energy expenditure is affected by the timing of light exposure.  Therefore, optimising indoor lighting more like natural light/dark cycle may help lessen negative impacts on whole-body energy and glucose metabolism.

Oranges have tons of immune-boosting vitamin C, but they are also packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and more. Explore more of every part of the orange, from peel to the juicy fruit.

Globally, health and social systems fail to provide adequate, compassionate care for dying people and their families.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2021, the number of cesarean sections (CS) performed continues to climb worldwide, representing 21 percent of all deliveries currently, with significant variation among countries.

Hamida Begum had a history of prolonged labour of seven days when delivering her first baby – it injured her birth canal massively.

Movement is crucial to maintain a robust body. The following signs may signal that you are not moving enough:

Lasarus syndrome, or autoresuscitation, is the resumption of blood circulation after the heart has stopped beating and has failed to resuscitate despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Simply put, it is the rebirth of life after death.

Many of today’s Yellow Fever Vaccines (YFV) are live-attenuated strains of YF-17D (a virulent African strain). YFV strains with genetic mutations that differentiate them from YF-17D have resurfaced in South America in recent years. A hypothesis is explored that the recent YFV epidemic in Brazil is based at least in part on attenuation of vaccine-conferred immunity against emerging YFV strains.

Researchers of Boston Children’s Hospital and colleagues from King’s College London identified mild symptoms, lack of awareness about local test centres, and certain demographic factors as barriers to COVID-19 testing.