The 2024 Virchow Prize will honor Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockstrom for their holistic and systems-based approach to safeguarding human and medlinkplanetary health/medlink.

A call for space-based research addressing some of the most important diseases, such as medlinkcancer/medlink, medlinkcardiovascular disease/medlink,

Implementing high-ambition nitrogen interventions can benefit the environment and medlinkpublic health/medlink, suggests a new study. h2Is Earth's

A new report has unveiled the escalating health risks posed by increasingly severe and prolonged weather extremes in the UK, as climate change intensifies (!--ref1--).

South Korea, China, and Japan pledged their joint commitment to finalize negotiations for a global treaty on medlinkplastic pollution/medlink (!--ref1--).

Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating climate change and damaging the ozone layer. This jeopardizes the 1.5 degrees Celsius

Eating medlinkjunk foods/medlink and not doing exercise regularly can increase the risk of developing piles, fistula and fissures in young adults aged between 18 and 25 years, said doctors.

Even light medlinksmoking/medlink of just one or two medlinkcigarettes/medlink a day either before or during pregnancy can lead to major health

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients experienced significant symptom relief by reducing sugar and starch intake. This improvement was comparable to

People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research by the University of York.

The stiffness of gums influences the properties of fibroblasts present within it, which in turn affects whether inflammation is likely to occur and make

Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. The hallmark features of diabetes such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, inflammation,

The present conceptualization of issues related to dental care-related fear and anxiety and its measurement across the lifespan is explored and presented

Taking a closer look at nutritional factors during medlinkpregnancy/medlink and in infancy could prevent tooth decay in young children, suggest researchers

A new study reveals oral health issues such as common oral infections, periodontal diseases, and caries are linked to inflammatory metabolic profiles

During the 102nd General Session of the IADR, a study investigating oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported medlinkmental

Commonly touted as bgood cholesterol/b for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein

A new association between early-onset Alzheimer's disease and increased LDL cholesterol levels has been identified by Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University researchers.

The number of eggs people consume is linked to increased risk of heart disease and death, stated UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.

Analysis of HDL-P, which tally how many particles of HDL are circulating in the blood, is a better predictor of heart attack and stroke compared to the

Measuring various types of fats in the blood ("lipidomics") can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,

Healthy lifestyle measures play a key role in increasing good medlinkcholesterol/medlink (high-density lipoprotein), said a top neurologist. h2Closer Look at Good vs.

People in the general population or those with low risk should keep LDL (low-density lipoprotein) medlinkcholesterol/medlink, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, below 100 mg/dL.

Disruptions to the body's internal clock can speed up the development of colorectal cancer. By influencing the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier,

medlinkHepatocellular carcinoma/medlink, a form of medlinkliver cancer/medlink linked to medlinkhepatitis/medlink infections, has a high likelihood of recurring after tumor removal.

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is characterized as bmedlinkfear/medlink, worry, or concern relating to the possibility that primary medlinkcancer/medlink

South Koreans were most likely to succumb to medlinkcancer/medlink, medlinkheart disease/medlink, or medlinkpneumonia/medlink in 2023. According

medlinkSmokeless tobacco/medlink and medlinkareca nut/medlink use accounts for one-third of oral cancer cases causing more than one hundred thousand

Health experts warned of a rising cancer risk due to increased exposure to airborne carcinogens on National Cancer Awareness Day. Cancers of the lungs,

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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With Mumbai experiencing the most significant increases in nighttime temperatures, India continues to endure a severe medlinkheatwave/medlink. A new

Almost 4.9 percent of Indian medlinkchildren/medlink and adolescents suffer from impaired kidney function, reports a first nationwide survey. h2What

The strain on healthcare infrastructure in India is immense with just 20 health workers per 10,000 people who are unevenly distributed across regions, said Dr.

A recent report reveals that an impressive 96% of Indians are aware of medlinkArtificial Intelligence/medlink (AI), including generative AI platforms

Nilam Patel, Additional Director of the Gujarat Health Department, reported that by July 24, 23 confirmed cases of Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) had

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed district officials to ensure accurate reporting and auditing of medlinkdengue/medlink-related deaths.

The Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) is spreading in Rajasthan, with confirmed cases rising to four. Additionally, 74 people are under suspicion of infection, according to state health officials.

India is facing a growing burden of orthopedic disorders, fueled by an aging population, rising medlinkobesity rates/medlink, and a high number of road accidents.

Delhi doctors have observed a sharp increase in medlinkdengue/medlink cases (!--ref1--), as well as medlinkswine flu/medlink and chikungunya infections.

The number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) infections in Japan has surpassed the warning level nationwide for the first time in nearly five years (!--ref1--).

The innovative WISDOM research project, supported by the European Commission, commenced on June 4th-5th, 2024. Its primary goal is to reduce the effects

On Friday, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, declared that preventive healthcare has become

A potential connection has been found between certain Gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes and the formation and rupture of intracranial (brain) aneurysms,

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, according to the country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana.

Accelerating the decline of medlinktobacco smoking/medlink internationally, by decreasing smoking prevalence from current levels to 5% everywhere,

Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they've been comforting us with

A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with

Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk.

The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective.

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