A recent report from Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills has sent shockwaves through India: a two-year-old child has tested positive for polio. This is surprising because polio, a severe disease that can cause paralysis and even death, has mostly been controlled. Here’s what you need to know about this unusual case
A recent study from the University of Reading has uncovered some surprising links between what you eat and how your brain works, especially when it comes to feeling anxious or depressed. Here’s a breakdown of what they found and why it matters. What the Study Discovered This study is the
A new report has sparked a heated debate: Is the fluoride in our tap water actually harming children’s brains? The National Toxicology Program (NTP), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, just released some eye-opening findings that could change the way we think about fluoride—a
A new study is raising serious alarms about a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide, found in medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This study suggests that using semaglutide might make some people more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Here’s what you need to know: What Did the Study Find? Researchers looked
In a stunning revelation, a congressional committee has uncovered that U.S. drug companies have been working with the Chinese military on drug tests for over ten years. This shocking news came to light in a letter sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday. The House Select Committee
In a recent update, the World Health Organization (WHO) has made it clear that mpox is not the same as COVID-19, and there won’t be lockdowns or major restrictions like those we saw during the pandemic. This news comes just after the WHO declared a global emergency over mpox. So,
Israel’s Iron Dome is famous for being one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world. It’s supposed to protect Israel from incoming rockets and missiles, making it look like the country is totally safe and unbeatable. But is it really as effective as everyone thinks? The Myth
The World Health Organization’s latest report shows that nearly half of all babies globally are now exclusively breastfed for the first six months, a significant increase over the past twelve years. However, this progress is overshadowed by a massive rise in baby formula sales, which have more than doubled worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seriously considering declaring a global emergency over the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that more funding and help are needed to tackle the virus, which is now hitting 10 African countries, with Congo suffering the most. Cases
