CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
World No Tobacco Day: Focus on Tobacco's Environme
World No Tobacco Day: Focus on Tobacco's Environmental Impact

With tobacco production harmful to health, farmers, and the environment, World No Tobacco Day underscores the need to transition from tobacco farming to food cultivation.

January 2024

Exploring the Complexities of Prediabetes
Exploring the Complexities of Prediabetes

High prevalence rates of prediabetes underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate associated health risks and prevent progression to diabetes.

January 2024

Long Naps Linked to Metabolic Risks

Study Investigates Lifestyle Factors in Association Between Extended Napping and Metabolic Health.

January 2024

Continued Mask Use Recommended in Healthcare Settings for Patient Safety

For patient safety, health authorities advise against removing masks in healthcare settings. This recommendation aims to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases and protect vulnerable patients from potential exposure.

January 2024

COVID-19 Vaccines Estimated to Save 19.8 Million L
COVID-19 Vaccines Estimated to Save 19.8 Million Lives in First Year

Global impact assessment reveals that COVID-19 vaccines have saved an estimated 19.8 million lives in their first year of deployment. This underscores the critical role of vaccination campaigns in controlling the spread of the pandemic and reducing mortality rates.

January 2024

WHO: COVID-19 No Longer a Global Emergency
WHO: COVID-19 No Longer a Global Emergency

Pandemic Control Achieved, Shift Focuses to Long-Term Management Strategies.

January 2024

Ensuring Safety When Purchasing or Cooking Eggs

The FDA implements regulations to enhance egg safety, aimed at preventing contamination and safeguarding public health.

January 2024

Social Media Poses Mental Health Risks for Adolesc
Social Media Poses Mental Health Risks for Adolescents

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warns of the profound risks social media poses to adolescent mental health, urging awareness and preventive measures.

January 2024

Gynecological Surgery and Cardiovascular Disease R
Gynecological Surgery and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Explored

A study investigates the association between gynecological surgeries such as hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy, tubal ligation, and the risk of cardiovascular disease in participants of the Nurses' Health Study II. This research sheds light on potential cardiovascular implications of gynecological procedures.

January 2024

Adult Tonsillectomy Deemed Effective for Recurrent
Adult Tonsillectomy Deemed Effective for Recurrent Tonsillitis

Scientists affirm that removing tonsils is both clinically and cost-effective for adults experiencing severe and recurrent sore throats. This finding suggests that tonsillectomy could offer relief for individuals suffering from chronic tonsillitis.

December 2023