Category: Health

Australian researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking blood test that could dramatically simplify the diagnosis of coeliac disease by eliminating the need for patients to consume gluten prior to testing — a major hurdle in current diagnostic protocols. The new approach works by analyzing a patient’s blood sample after it has been exposed to gluten in […]

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) unveiled its flagship State of World Population report on Tuesday, warning that a rising number of people are being denied the freedom to start families due to skyrocketing living costs, persistent gender inequality, and deepening uncertainty about the future. Titled The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in […]

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children, teens, and young adults—and it’s becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. In response to this growing crisis, researchers reviewed dozens of studies to better understand which treatments help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people. The review looked at both the effectiveness […]

It warned that without immediate support, women and girls will continue to pay the price of this crisis with their lives, as hundreds of thousands are being left without access to emergency obstetric care or support after rape.  Often suffering complications from constant distress, malnutrition, and physical exhaustion, more and more displaced pregnant women are […]

Managing intense emotions and relationships can be difficult for anyone. But for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these challenges are persistent and overwhelming—often leading to significant distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs in childhood to allow for earlier and more effective interventions. “BPD has traditionally been […]

Nigeria is grappling with a growing health crisis as chronic kidney disease (CKD) rates soar, leaving healthcare professionals and policymakers searching for answers. The country now faces one of the highest burdens of kidney disease in Africa, with over 25 million Nigerians affected. Alarming Statistics Recent studies indicate that approximately 15% of Nigerian adults suffer […]

According to UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, more than 290 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Ituri this year alone, bringing the total number of out-of-school children in the province to over 1.3 million. Protection crisis Between January and April 2025, a surge in violence displaced more than 100,000 people – half of them children. […]

This is especially true among youth users: it’s one of the main reasons young people experiment with tobacco or nicotine products in the first place, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO).   Flavoured nicotine and tobacco products are inherently addictive and toxic – often more so than regular tobacco. Flavours increase usage, make […]

It’s normal for memory and thinking skills to change with age. Many older adults find it takes longer to learn new things or recall details. This mild forgetfulness is a common part of aging. However, more serious memory issues may be due to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia (such as Alzheimer’s), or other medical conditions. […]

A "zombie" snail infected with a flatworm JoostP/Shutterstock Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from popular culture to make one of the most complex and grisly interactions in the animal kingdom accessible to the reader. From fungi and viruses that infect the brains of insects, to parasites […]