Tag: health
Trump’s shrinking health care legacy
President Trump came into office in 2017 with big ambitions on health care. But he’ll end this term with a lot less to show. The big picture: If Trump ends up […]
Could music festivals be good for your health?
Millions of people around the world go to music festivals each year. At one time, they were seen as encouraging heavy drinking and drug-taking while providing poor facilities and bad […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]