Health

The Philippine government has acknowledged the discovery of a novel COVID-19 strain called Arcturus. According to health experts, the new strain was discovered in two people who had just returned from a trip overseas. The two people came in the Philippines from the United States and Singapore, respectively, according to the Department of Health (DOH). When they arrived, both tested …

In the face of Yemen’s increasing humanitarian catastrophe, the UN has issued an urgent plea for action to prevent starvation. The situation has been exacerbated by the continuing fighting and a blockade of the country’s major port, which prevents crucial supplies from reaching millions of people in need. Mark Lowcock, the United Nations’ humanitarian head, has warned that the situation …

Miles Ocampo, a popular actress from the Philippines, recently had surgery to remove a tumour from her uterus. Many of her fans and fellow celebrities, including Kris Aquino, have been showing their support for her during this time. Aquino expressed her support for Ocampo by sharing a touching message and a photo of them on social media. Aquino wrote a …

In Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region, a recent study found alarmingly high rates of women’s thyroid cancer knowledge and awareness. The purpose of the study, which was written up in Cureus, was to evaluate the degree of understanding, awareness, and perceived risk of thyroid cancer among women residing in the Makkah area. The most prevalent endocrine cancer in the world and …

While litigation is pending challenging the regulatory clearance of abortion medications, the Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene to make them available. This move is in response to a recent judgement from the Fifth Circuit that maintained temporary restrictions on mifepristone pills. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was very unhappy with the appeals court’s ruling, which reversed …

South Korea has launched an exceptional initiative to combat social isolation among its adolescent population. The government has proposed a plan to provide isolated youngsters with a monthly allowance of 550,000 Korean won (about $490) in order to encourage them to leave their homes and contact with society. The initiative, known as the “Youth Reconnection Allowance,” aims to address the …

Singapore has been elected for the term 2023-2026 to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). The CND is the primary policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of drug control, charged with overseeing international drug control conventions and promoting cooperation in the struggle against drug trafficking and abuse. Singapore’s election to the CND coincides with its …

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has issued a safety alert regarding the increased prescribing of high-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to women, joining other health organizations in doing so. In response to concerns that some women may be at risk of harm due to the elevated doses of estrogen and progestogen in certain HRT formulations, this alert has …

A recent study published in the journal Nature offers insight on the association between hereditary variables and mental health, creating a buzz in the scientific community. The study, done by a team of researchers from the University of Oslo, discovered that some genetic differences may raise the risk of acquiring a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and …

Singapore will prioritize the stockpiling of medical supplies and other important healthcare items in the future, a senior government official announced on Monday (Mar 13). Gabriel Lim, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, stated on CNA’s Singapore Tonight that the country already has a food stockpile, including rice, and must “carefully consider what other commodities we need …