Category: Health
This herbal supplement ‘poses a public health threat’
Kratom, which is a plant-derived supplement, is growing in popularity. A new report provides further evidence of its adverse effects and calls for more research. Kratom’s rise in popularity is […]
Health is Wealth: Here are 7 Benefits of Turmeric that Will Leave You Surprised
According to a new study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, a new drug delivery system using curcumin – the main ingredient in turmeric – has shown […]
Statement on the meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee for Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) […]
Women Who Are Denied Abortions May Face Long-Lasting Health Problems, Study Says
When a woman is denied access to an abortion, research has shown that she may face threats to her mental or financial well-being. A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests her physical […]
Help Us Find the Companies Changing the World: Brainstorm Health
Happy Friday, readers! I have a plea to all of you going into the weekend, and it’s an important one. You may know that, each year, Fortune publishes a Change the World list. […]
Compulsory mental health cover in medical policy likely to make it more expensive
Health insurers will have to compulsorily include mental health under the list of ailments covered by medical insurance policies. Only those policies which provide disease-specific cover, such as for diabetes, […]
Indian women at high death risk from diabetes: Study
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has close to 62 million people living with the diseases and is projected to have close to 70 million diabetics by 2025. […]
These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we’d need to consume to benefit is… a lot
Food gives us the nutrients we need to survive, and we know a balanced diet contributes to good health. Beyond this, many people seek out different foods as “medicines”, hoping eating […]
The 4 Types of Doctors Visits You Should Make For a Long, Healthy Life
Prevention is often called the best medicine — but research has shown that millions of Americans are not getting the preventive care they should to live long, healthy lives. Obstacles like inadequate […]
Summer health tips: Keep your body hydrated with these 5 remedies apart from water to stay healthy
The body loses water naturally in the form of urination and excretion through the digestive system. During the summer season, the body sweats a lot, which causes even more loss […]