Health & Diet

WHO Reports One in Eight People Globally Lives with a Mental Health Condition ——————————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised urgent concerns over the escalating global mental health crisis, reporting that more than one billion people worldwide—about one in…

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency ——————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of…

Global Nursing Workforce Under Pressure on International Nurses Day 2026: Shortages, Burnout and Calls for Empowerment ——————————————– Global health organizations and media outlets marked International Nurses Day 2026 (May 12) with renewed concern about deepening workforce crises affecting nursing professionals worldwide.…

UN Agency Warns Psychosocial Workplace Risks Kill 840,000 Annually ———————————— The International Labour Organization estimates that more than 840,000 people worldwide die each year from work‑related psychosocial risks such as stress, long hours, and harassment, mainly due to heart disease…

April 11 Marked as World Parkinson’s Day, Highlighting Growing Neurological Disorder ——————————————————– April 11 is observed globally as World Parkinson’s Day, an occasion aimed at raising public awareness about Parkinson’s disease and supporting millions of people affected worldwide. Parkinson’s disease…

World Health Day Highlights Gap Between Awareness and Healthy Living ——————————————— As the world marks World Health Day on April 7, renewed attention is being drawn to the growing gap between public awareness of healthy lifestyles and actual daily practices.…

Study Links E-Cigarettes to Increased Risk of Lung and Oral Cancer ————————————- A new study has raised concerns that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes may increase the risk of lung and oral cancers, adding to growing global warnings about their health impacts, particularly…

Study Warns Lifelong Singles May Face Higher Dementia Risk as Social Support Highlighted ——————————— A growing body of research is raising concerns about a possible link between lifelong singlehood and an increased risk of Dementia, particularly in later life, as…

Study Finds Psilocybin May Significantly Improve Smoking Cessation Rates ———————————— A recent clinical study suggests that a single dose of Psilocybin—a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms—may significantly increase the chances of quitting smoking when combined with behavioral therapy. The…

Minneapolis Therapist Launches Sensory-Friendly Hijab Inspired by Autistic Siblings —————————– A Minneapolis occupational therapist has developed a sensory-friendly hijab designed to help individuals with noise and touch sensitivities, drawing inspiration from her autistic siblings. Najma Omar, 28, created the SereniHijab…