“President Trump is trying to downsize the WHO, and the question is whether other high-income nations like those in Europe, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere, pick up some of the slack,” says Vermund. “Will the Gates Foundation, which has been a very generous donor, pick up some? It’s conceivable that others will tide things over until…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he…
On her quest to better understand how factors like when we eat and how much sunlight we get affect our ability to feel rested, happy and balanced, Lynne Peeples went 50 feet below ground for 10 days. Peeples, a science journalist and author of “The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms,” found…
At least 19 Palestinians, including eight children, were killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza overnight, local health officials say. A mother and her four children were reportedly killed when a tent camp for displaced people in al-Mawasi was hit, while another a couple and their children died in the nearby city of Khan…
The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan. “This is a moral and scientific imperative,” the WHO said in a statement to mark what it called the “milestone” anniversary. “Without transparency, sharing, and co-operation among…
Oct 28, 2024 02:53 PM IST Kate Middleton wrote a heartfelt letter to actor Manisha Koirala and expressed her joy at learning about Manisha’s cancer recovery. Kate Middleton announced she was cancer-free in September after completing chemotherapy. In a video message, the Princess of Wales shared ‘what a relief’ it was to complete her treatment…
If you are planning on squeezing in a quick morning workout before the madness of your daily to-do list takes over all your time, Weight Wellness Initiate, an Instagram page dedicated to sharing weight loss tips, has shared a video that might be of interest to you. The clip features a fitness trainer who answers…
Oct 28, 2024 09:05 PM IST Festive dehydration warning: Here’s how to hydrate and protect yourself while you celebrate Dhanteras, Diwali, Halloween, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja With Dhanteras, Diwali, Halloween, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja around the corner, the festive season is unfolding in full swing and is often synonymous…
Certain health symptoms can act as indicators of indoor air quality issues, especially if they emerge after moving into a new home, undertaking renovations, bringing in new furniture or using pesticides indoors. Everyday activities can contribute significantly to indoor pollution. Think your air freshener is safe? 6 hidden signs of indoor air pollution to watch…
Researchers at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute discovered a new form of immune cell known as the stem-like CD4 T cell, which plays an important role in anti-tumor immunity. The pre-clinical findings, published in Nature, indicate the potential for activating these cells to combat tumours more effectively, providing new hope for broader treatment success, particularly…
