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World leaders gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday for a Gaza Peace Summit following a Trump-brokered ceasefire that ended two years of conflict and secured the release of all remaining Israeli hostages. The summit focused on rebuilding Gaza and monitoring the ceasefire. However, US President Donald Trump drew attention for his sometimes unusual, often…
Hand swelling, medically known as oedema, occurs when excess fluid builds up in the tissues of the hands. It can also affect the feet, ankles, legs, and arms. While sometimes the cause is obvious, such as an injury, hand swelling may also signal underlying medical conditions that require attention. Common triggers include environmental factors, lifestyle…
Looking visibly drained, Mohammed Siraj staggered into the Indian dugout and slumped onto a chair, prompting immediate medical attention from the team’s support staff. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The scorching Delhi heat proved too much for Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who dramatically collapsed from exhaustion during the second session on Day 4 of the second…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently updated its consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis (TB) and undernutrition. Central to this paradigm shift is the pioneering research conducted by a doctor couple from Mangaluru, Dr. Umesh Mohan C.S. and Dr. Shilpa Aralikar, whose work has directly influenced global TB policy, as per Deccan Herald report. WHO’s guidelines: Nutrition…
Former US president Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone treatments for prostate cancer discovered in May, according to a spokesperson’s statement on Saturday.“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” the spokesperson confirmed, as quoted by AFP.The 82-year-old former president’s office revealed in…
Chemotherapy is a primary treatment for lung cancer, aimed at destroying rapidly dividing cancer cells and slowing disease progression. While it can be highly effective, chemotherapy also impacts healthy cells, leading to a variety of side effects. Common issues include fatigue, nausea, hair loss, mouth sores, digestive disturbances, loss of appetite, and an increased risk…
A widely used medication for male pattern baldness, finasteride, may carry serious mental health risks, according to new research from Israel. The study, led by Dr Mayer Brezis at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, suggests that users of the drug face a significantly higher likelihood of mood disorders, depression, and even suicidal thoughts compared to those…
The National Capital of India is facing a huge surge in mosquito-borne diseases, especially malaria and chikungunya cases, reaching their highest in the last 5-10 months, according to civic body data and reports from UNI. This year alone, between January and October, 431 malaria cases and 75 chikungunya cases were recorded, making a worrying trend…
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali shared a bald photo during her cancer treatment. She revealed her peritoneal cancer diagnosis from November 2018. Doctors decided surgery was not an option. She resumed chemotherapy. Fans and celebrities offered support. Nafisa Ali maintained a positive outlook. She also shared a message for her children. Her health journey continues. Nafisa…
Greta Thunberg on Saturday told Swedish authorities that she is being subjected to harsh treatment while in Israeli custody.The environmental activist was detained and removed from a flotilla ship delivering aid to Gaza, as reported by the Guardian.In an email from the Swedish foreign ministry to Thunberg’s associates, an official who visited her in custody…
