Category: Health

The study of human consciousness and the brain has long posed questions and frustrations among neuroscientists who said that getting a hold of all the factors was “insurmountable.”  Now, biochemist Dr. Gerard Marx of the private MX Biotech company and chemistry Prof. Chaim Gilon of the Jerusalem Brain Community Brain of the Hebrew University of […]

So far, one human case has been reported in the United States since the outbreak of bird flu among the millions of dairy cattle across the country. At least 220 people are subject to monitoring and at least 30 have been tested. “However, many more people have been exposed to infected animals, and it is […]

The current situation has reached an “unprecedented emergency level”, he said, and the most recent evacuation order by Israel has forced tens of thousands to flee. As part of the contingency effort, WHO and partners have been establishing field hospitals and supporting restoration of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, which will be used […]

SMEs looking to adopt AI solutions to address a business challenge in high-growth industries could receive a share of £7 million as two new competitions launch today. High-growth industries include: agri-food construction transport and logistics the creative industries Supporting businesses This funding is from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund and delivered […]

3 May 2024 – WHO is deeply concerned that a full-scale military operation in Rafah could lead to a bloodbath. More than 1.2 million people are currently sheltering in the area, many unable to move anywhere else. A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further limiting access to food, water, health and sanitation services, leading to […]

Changes in personality following a heart transplant have been noted pretty much ever since transplants began. In one case, a person who hated classical music developed a passion for the genre after receiving a musician’s heart. The recipient later died holding a violin case. In another case, a 45-year-old man remarked how, since receiving the […]

This year the vital role of midwives during the ongoing climate crisis is in the spotlight.  Every two minutes, a woman or girl dies due to pregnancy-related complications, a figure that climate change threatens to exacerbate said UNFPA, underscoring the crucial role that midwives play in mitigating these risks.  “When crisis strikes, midwives are often […]

Starvation in early life can cause poor bone health and metabolic aberrations in bone minerals, leading to abnormal bone development. Since Holocaust survivors were exposed to starvation and malnutrition before and during World War II, a team of Albanian researchers has conducted a meta-analysis to present the current state of knowledge on the osteoporosis risk […]

The head of the World Health Organization on Friday urged countries to agree to an accord to help fight future pandemics as negotiations approach a deadline this month. The new pact and a series of updates to existing rules on dealing with pandemics are intended to shore up the world’s defenses against new pathogens after […]