Rediscovering the beauty trend

It is said that “Face is the index of the mind and eyes are the mirror of the soul.” Facial beauty is strongly linked to personality traits. Our personality determines how we react to a particular thing and respond to the surroundings along with our body language.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

The story of my very first period!

It was the 29th of March in the year 2023. The day was as usual for me, I woke up at six o’clock in the morning then I had my breakfast and got ready to go to school. I played along with my friends and had loads of fun. When the bell rang we all rushed into our classroom.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Exploring Singapore’s cutting-edge cancer treatment facilities

Singapore, a vibrant hub of innovation and world-class healthcare, has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals battling cancer.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

According to a recently published article in Diabetologia, the official journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), there is a higher likelihood for individuals who have undergone childhood adversity to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) at a young age.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

A kind road to happiness

If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody else.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Know the physical symptoms of depression for better management

Depression can affect not only your mental state but also your physical health.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Smokers urged to swap cigarettes for vapes in world first scheme

As part of the world-first national scheme, almost 1 in 5 of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit alongside behavioural support to help them quit the habit as part of a series of new measures to help the government meet its ambition of being smokefree by 2030 - reducing smoking rates to 5% or less. Local authorities will be invited to take part in the scheme later this year and each will design a scheme which suits its needs, including deciding which populations to prioritise.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with increased prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis

A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular events.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

ChatGPT at the point of care

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being explored in the medical field to improve clinical practice. One such AI tool is ChatGPT
29 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia associated with hearing loss

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health journal suggests that people with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those without hearing loss. However, the use of hearing aids may reduce this risk to the same level as those without hearing loss.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

The future is bright for gold-based antibiotics

Spanish researchers have identified several gold-based compounds with the potential to treat multidrug-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”. The compounds were found to be effective against at least one hard-to-treat bacterium, with some proving effective against several.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Uganda introduced life-saving yellow fever vaccine into routine immunisation programme

In 2022, Uganda was one of 14 countries in Africa reporting confirmed cases of yellow fever. With the support of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy and its key partners, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a multi-country outbreak response was organised in neighbouring countries that faced more serious yellow fever transmission.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Ego-land

The ego is the master of all conflicts. This is an inflated feeling of pride and superiority over others. It creates a dissection between the ideas of moral and immoral, war and peace, and so on.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

How to stop emotional eating from stress

Our relationship with food is complex. On one hand, we need it to survive, but on the other hand, we have found pleasure in our food choices. When we are under stress, we often turn to comfort foods, but the guilt that follows can hinder our efforts to eat healthily. To help break the cycle of stress eating, here are some tips and tricks.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Sleepless nights understanding the causes, risks, and treatments for insomnia

Insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night, yet research suggests that up to 30% of adults experience some degree of insomnia, with women being more likely to be affected than men.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

A dark empath

Kindness, empathy, and dark empathy are different concepts. Although kindness and empathy both are valued and well-known practices. But, the term ‘dark empath’ is relatively new. Some described them as “A wolf in sheep’s clothing”. According to some researchers, ‘dark empaths’ may be even more dangerous than narcissists.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Flu can trigger a heart attack, Dutch study suggests

Individuals diagnosed with flu are six times more likely to have a heart attack in the week after testing positive for the virus, according to a Dutch study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023, Copenhagen, 15-18 April), underline the importance of vaccination and awareness of heart attack symptoms among flu patients and those treating them.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Just BREATHE!

Modern science has shown that regular pranayama is capable of treating asthma, stress-related disorders, anxiety and depression.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Routine 3rd trimester ultrasound can reduce undetected breech pregnancy and improve new-born outcomes

A study published in open accessed PLOS Medicine examined the impact of routine third trimester ultrasound scans and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) on the diagnosis of breech presentation and related perinatal outcomes. Accurate knowledge of foetal presentation is important for proper antenatal and intrapartum care.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

75 years of improving public health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948 with a mission to promote global health and ensure the highest level of health and wellbeing for everyone. This is why April 7 is observed World Health Day every year. WHO has achieved significant milestones over the years, such as the discovery of antibiotics, the development of vaccines for polio, and the establishment of the first International Health Regulations.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM