Category: Health & Safety

Highly Infectious, More Damaging HIV Variant Found in the Netherlands

A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) variant has been discovered in the Netherlands by researchers at Oxford University, who say the variant is highly infectious and more damaging than other HIV variants and can put individuals at risk of developing AIDS “much more rapidly.” HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, which can lead…


Many Countries Yet to See Peak in Omicron Wave, Should Ease Curbs Slowly: WHO

Many countries have not reached their peak in cases of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus and measures imposed to curb its spread should be eased slowly, the World Health Organization’s technical lead on COVID-19 said on Tuesday (Feb. 1). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N. agency was concerned about a…


Seeing Red? 8 Ways to Keep Your Anger in Check

Have you ever gotten so worked up that you’ve experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it’s rare, I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point. But does this mean that there’s an underlying problem? Not always. After all, it’s natural for us to get angry. It can be a normal emotion….


No Connection Between Vitamin D and Higher Life Expectancy: Study

Taking vitamin D every month will not help older Australians extend their life expectancy, a study has revealed. On the other hand, consuming large amounts of vitamin D monthly may result in a slightly higher risk of dying from cancer, as shown in the results from the landmark trial by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research…


Medical Experts Call for Monitoring to Reduce Rheumatic Heart Disease, Fever

The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) is calling for a patient register and control program in Victoria to help reduce morbidity caused by rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and acute rheumatic fever (ARF), according to a new publication. ARF is an inflammation of the heart, joints, and blood vessels that can arise due to an untreated…


Free Online Falun Dafa Tutorial Sessions Quickly Gain Popularity Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, free Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) online exercise classes based in North America have attracted thousands of people globally, helping to heal illnesses, keep fit, and improve morality. Since October 2020, nearly 5,000 people from more than 54 countries around the world have participated in the free online Falun Gong…


Free Online Falun Gong Tutorial Sessions Aim to Help People Relieve Stress During Pandemic: Organizer

During the COVID-19 pandemic, free Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) online meditation exercise classes based in North America have attracted thousands of people globally, helping to heal illnesses, keep fit, and improve morality. Since October 2020, nearly 5,000 people from more than 54 countries around the world have participated in the free online Falun…


Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause or Trigger of Multiple Sclerosis, New Harvard-Led Study Suggests

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be the leading cause or trigger of multiple sclerosis (MS), a study led by Harvard researchers suggests. MS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease of the brain and spinal cord that affects 2.8 million people worldwide, nearly 1 million of whom are in the United States. The cause of MS has not been established…


New Report Details Dangers of Plastics, Microplastics

The medical nonprofit Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI) has issued a research report outlining how plastics and microplastics may jeopardize both human health and the natural world. Released Jan. 11, the report highlights a few staggering statistics on plastics use. Notably, the plastic generated every year weighs in at roughly 380 million metric tons,…


Novartis to Seek FDA Emergency Use Approval for New COVID-19 Therapy

Novartis said on Jan. 10 that positive data from a clinical trial of COVID-19 therapeutic drug ensovibep has prompted the firm to exercise an option to in-licence the antiviral from development partner Molecular Partners and later seek emergency use approval from U.S. regulators. In a statement, Novartis confirmed plans to pay around $163 million to…