Reviewed The Science Summit at UNGA in New York will play host to a stellar line-up of global health experts, who will come together on Thursday 14th September to set out the concrete actions leaders need to make the 100 Days Mission for Pandemic Preparedness a reality. Held on the…
Womens pain is often not believed—heres how to make your voice heard when seeking help
When you go to the doctor, you expect they’ll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. But many women, especially those suffering with chronic pain conditions, find the opposite is true. This can make it difficult for women to get the treatment they need….
New generation of typhoid vaccines rolled out across Malawi
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A combination of cancer inhibitors shows success in slowing tumor growth
An international team of researchers has demonstrated that a combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent relapse in patients with certain cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma. Their findings support the future development of innovative therapeutic approaches targeting these cancers. The team’s work…
Biases in Down syndrome diagnosis leave lasting impact on families: Study
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Why female surgeons are staying silent after sexual assault
Despite her seniority as an experienced surgeon, Hannah* recalls there was no escape from sexual harassment and abuse in her job. It was rife in the corridors, the wards and even in the operating theatre. However, she was too scared to expose it. ‘I didn’t want to be a troublemaker,’…
Research team confirms immunity to COVID-19 reduces contagiousness
Nearly one in three people exposed to SARS-CoV2 is infected, and as many as two in five with the omicron variant. In the case of immunity—conferred by vaccination, infection or a combination of the two—this rate drops to one in 10. However, immunity disappears within a few months, confirms a…
GP and pharmacy Covid jabs deliveries fail to show up
Fury over ‘chaotic’ start to Covid and flu autumn jab rollouts: Pharmacies and GPs hit out at health chiefs as jab deliveries fail to show up EXCLUSIVE: England’s drive began yesterday after being accelerated by a month Up to 30m people are eligible to receive a flu jab and 25m…
Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine reviewed skin disorders and inflammatory conditions associated with nutritional deficiencies in vegan diets. Study: Vegan Diet in Dermatology: A Review. Image Credit: RONEDYA/Shutterstock.com Background Excess or inadequate consumption of nutrients might be associated with skin disorders, such as psoriasis, acne vulgaris, atopic…
Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center discovered a new class of iron-targeting compounds that hamper the proliferation of cultured malignant cells in a laboratory setting. The results of the study were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. “Cancer cells are what we call ‘addicted’ to…