Tag: health

Health Canada Warns Clinics Over Counterfeit Soprano Laser Devices

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Health Canada has issued a public warning about counterfeit laser equipment being marketed to Canadian clinics under the Soprano...

WHO and Commonwealth Join Forces to Build Stronger Health Systems Across 56 Nations

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
The partnership is meant to create a framework for closer cooperation on healthcare, universal health coverage and the resilience...

Could Healthier Fats Help Men Live Longer After Prostate Cancer?

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer that has not spread go on to live for many years. But heart...

Teen Girl Dies in Sydney During Suspected Sex-Related Choking Incident

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
Police in Sydney are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl after she reportedly lost consciousness during sex. Emergency...

Want to Age Better? Your Gut Health May Hold a Clue

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
A new study suggests that a mix of gut-friendly probiotics and plant nutrients may help the body age more...

Which Diet Is Best During Menopause? New Study Has Answers

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
A new study looked at 11 different diets. It wanted to know which ones helped women avoid weight gain...
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Why Is Mental Health a Priority on USS Lincoln?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is now a major priority for...

Can This Special Millet Improve Your Child’s Gut Health?

Healthcare Sarojini P -
Every day, hundreds of young children in Mumbai's poorest neighbourhoods eat simple meals. These meals include porridge, soft curry,...

Scientists Map Bone Health Genes at Unprecedented Scale, Revealing New Targets for Osteoporosis Treatments

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – As we age the maintenance of our bone health becomes even more critical. Scientists have created...

Plants May Soon Have Their Own Health Trackers

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
Smartwatches track our heart rate, oxygen levels, and sleep. They tell us when something is off before we even...

Feeling Lonely Often? Scientists Uncover the Mental Health Risks of Loneliness

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
A new study has found that people who experience loneliness are more likely to have poorer mental health and...

Could This New Test Make Monitoring Babies’ Health Easier?

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
Premature babies are tiny and fragile. In the neonatal intensive care unit, they are often covered in wires. Nurses...

Could Doctor-Prescribed Meals Improve Your Health and Save You Money?

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
Special meal programmes made for people with serious health conditions may help them stay healthier and lower their medical...

It’s Not Only What’s in Ultra-Processed Foods – It’s How They’re Made

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
Scientists are becoming more concerned about ultra-processed foods. Many recent studies have linked these foods to serious health problems....

Bangladesh health system under pressure: Measles outbreak kills 500+ children!

Asia Sarojini P -
Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh is battling its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children losing their...

Toxic Tide: Chemical Pollution Deepens Bangladesh’s Climate and Public Health Crisis

Environment Sharya Christiana -
While chemical pollution increasingly threatens ecosystems and the health of the public, Bangladesh, a Commonwealth country, is at the...