Cart is empty Prolonged periods without electricity are having a severe impact on the mental health of many people living in the Gaza Strip, a new study reveals.
UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on
Outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are sheltering in crowded camps amid deadly fighting between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force, the U.N. health agency said on Tuesday.
New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency
A research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the efficiency of face masks and other filter equipment to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.
Scientists unearth potential new target for treating debilitating skin disease
A team led by scientists from the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) has unearthed the possible target for treating the debilitating skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), which is a painful, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that can last decades.
Questions answered about this season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines
With flu season around the corner and the ongoing uptick in COVID-19 cases, many have questions about the vaccines for both viruses.
Research suggests poor childbirth experiences reduce birth rate
In her doctoral thesis, Johanna Joensuu, MSc, investigated the childbirth experiences of those who gave birth in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) from 2012 to 2018. According to the study, childbirth experiences have, on average, weakened in Finland between 2012 and 2018.
Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?
Baby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of postpartum depression, which in severe and rare cases can lead to psychosis, and, in offspring, insecure attachment, difficulty regulating emotions and poor attention.
Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled “Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles, Politics and Praxis” in the journal BMJ Global Health, warns of dangers and potential pitfalls associated with the increased attention paid to “global health security” and the growing interaction between public health and security actors.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters found to be beneficial for maternal-fetal health, study finds
In light of the recent FDA and CDC decision to approve two updated messenger RNA COVID-19 booster shots, it is imperative to alert the pregnant population of the importance and effectiveness of these vaccines and boosters.
Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears
Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at these venues can damage your hearing.