Health

Beijing links health codes to transit cards A new ticketing system in China’s capital Beijing has linked commuters’ COVID-19 health codes to their transit cards as part of the city’s COVID-19 surveillance. As infections have started to go on a downtrend, Beijing is now permitting travellers with a negative 48-hour …

In a recent study review posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the economic and medical costs incurred due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. They also assessed the cost-effectiveness of surveillance, response measures, and preparedness for COVID-19.   Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have caused …

How can having a pet keep you healthy for your life? Most pet owners are always content when they have a pet. These pets become part of the family. The good thing to know is that owning a pet is healthy and very beneficial for any age. For example, a …

Healthwire, a healthtech startup and operator of one of the largest horizontally integrated ecosystems of healthcare service providers in Pakistan, has closed $3.3 Million in funding. The round drew participation from 47 Ventures, Habib Bank Limited, Dilsons Private Limited, and angel investors from Silicon Valley.    Founded by Hamza Iqbal, …

Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you’ll never forget. But why does it stay with you when other kinds of occurrences become increasingly difficult to recall with the passage of time? A team of neuroscientists from the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering and Tufts University School of …

New WHO policy brief highlights actions for countries Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched today at the Stockholm+50 conference. The Organization is therefore urging countries to include mental health support in their response to the climate crisis, citing examples where a …

In match 50, DC beat SRH by 21 runs; they achieved a phenomenal victory by dominating all the three departments at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Warner powered DC to set a seemingly unshakeable target, 207 it was. SRH had to manage 208 runs to win, and they ended with 186 …

On average, four cases of internationally acquired typhoid fever are reported annually in Ottawa. The acquisition of local illness is “unexpected”. The Ottawa Public Health Department is urging medical professionals to monitor patients with typhoid fever after receiving reports of suspected local cases. Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection …

VAPE JUICE INGREDIENTS With the rise of the e-cigarettes, many people have decided to quit smoking and start vaping journey.   Health experts applauded e-cigarettes as a cleaner and safer alternative to smoking. vaping doesn’t contain nearly as many cancer-causing and unhealthy ingredients as cigarettes. However, the debate on whether vaping is …

Their parents and grandparents probably never got asked by a doctor or nurse whether they had enough to eat, a safe and stable place to live, someone discriminating against them, or anything getting in the way of their education. But most members of Generation Z say they want their health …