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BBC 100-year-old May O’Shea survived the blitz during World War Two “I never thought I’d make it to this age,” says 100-year-old May O’Shea. “I thought I would have died by now.” May’s milestone is still one very few people achieve despite the number of centenarians in the UK doubling over the past 20 years….
The logos of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, maker of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy is seen outside theri building as the company presents the annual report at Novo Nordisk in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on February 5, 2025. Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Several Novo Nordisk board members will step…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new type of blood test could help detect multiple cancers early. A team of researchers in California studied a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called Galleri, which can reportedly detect more than 50 types of disease. The study analyzed about 23,161 participants 50 years of…
Contributed Iris Scott, 73, was a patient at the Crystal Centre in Chelmsford A woman who took her own life while on a mental health ward had been threatened and bullied by staff, her family told a public inquiry. Iris Scott, 73, was a patient at the Crystal Centre in Chelmsford, run by the Essex…
A female health worker administering polio drops to a child during the 7-day Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme 2024 in Peshawar on September 9, 2024. — APP Twelve-month-old boy from Union Council Ghari infected. September surveillance finds 44 positive sewage samples. Sindh records the highest number of positive detections. A new case of wild poliovirus (WPV1)…
Pakistan has reported another polio case, this time from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Ministry of Health sources, a total of 30 polio cases have been confirmed in the country so far this year, with the highest number 19 cases reported from KP. The latest case involves a 12-month-old boy from Torghar District, Kundar Tehsil, UC…
Lahore is expected to experience deteriorating air quality on Tuesday as smog from Delhi, which recorded a hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) of 535 at around 8:40 am according to Swiss monitoring group IQAir, drifts into the city. Parts of Punjab are already shrouded in toxic smog, prompting authorities to limit activities, implement modern countermeasures,…
PA Media Denise Bacon experienced instant improvement in her finger movements A woman with Parkinson’s disease who played a clarinet while undergoing brain stimulation said she was “delighted” with how it went. Denise Bacon, 65, from Crowborough in East Sussex, experienced instant improvement in her finger movements as the electrical current was delivered to her…
Once a humble grain of the past, millets have now become a global superfood, and for good reason. Packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, these tiny grains offer a powerhouse of health benefits that go far beyond basic nutrition. Ajay Kangralkar, Founder of SkyRoots Ventures LLP, highlights that while millets have been consumed for…
Blending anthropology with psychiatry can foster culturally informed, compassionate mental health care. Seminar on bridging minds and cultures: introducing the intersections of Anthropology and Psychiatry to prioritize mental healthcare in Sindh Anthropology and psychiatry can collaborate to lead to a deeper understanding of mental health challenges and culturally appropriate care, said speakers at a seminar…
