- by BBC
BBC reports, Brazilian twins who were joined at the head have been successfully separated with the help of virtual reality. Three-year-olds Bernardo and Arthur Lima underwent surgeries in Rio de Janeiro, with direction from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
- by Reuters
South Koreans may soon be able to carry a device inside their own bodies in the form of a bespoke tattoo that automatically alerts them to potential health problems, if a science team's project bears fruit.
- by Republica
Singer Justin Bieber has recently performed again after the announcement of his medical condition of suffering from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in his official Instagram account.
- by Agencies
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in one's blood, which is necessary to build healthy cells. However, the bad name that cholesterol has gained over the years is due to its association with an increased risk of heart disease. But what is important to note is that only high levels of cholesterol is what raises one's cardiovascular disease risk.
- by Manawi Shah
Menstruation still continues to be a taboo in Nepal, despite several ill practices being outlawed by the Supreme Court of Nepal in 2005. In spite of many protests, the ill practices for this moment still remain in the country, more extreme than in the West. Better known in Nepal as, ‘Chhaupadi’ (menstrual shed), this menstrual taboo has caused women and girls to be exposed to health risks, and disengage from family activities, and daily routines. If you may not be aware of the term ‘Chhaupadi’, it originated from the western parts of the country, sprouting through superstitions and myths. People from some Far-West districts believe that menstruation causes women to be impure temporarily.
- by Associated Press
Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on the rest of his world tour, cancelling dates in North America and Europe so he can focus on his mental health.
- by Dr Garima Subedi
Dental caries is an epidemic, microbial, contagious disease of teeth that leads to localized dissolution and damage of calcified structure of the teeth.
- by Republica
Emilia Clarke opened up about surviving two brain aneurysms and recalled her health complications amid an interview with the BBC on Sunday.
- by Agencies
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that facilitate healthy functioning of the body. From helping to combat infections to increasing our bone strength to regulating our brain and hormonal functions, nutrients play a very important role in maintaining our overall wellness.
- by Republica
Tamil cinema actor Kennedy John Victor, known by his stage name Vikram, was admitted to Kauvery Hospital, Chennai on Friday.
- by Reuters
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.
- by Agencies
Getting infected with COVID-19 can help in building your immune response, however, it is no guarantee that you won’t get infected again. Can you get reinfected even after getting all vaccine doses? The answer is yes.
- by Agencies
Diet plays an important role in proper functioning of kidneys, excessive intake of foods rich in Potassium, Sodium and Phosphorus can create and worsen kidney ailments. Thus, here are some expert suggested foods that may help in preventing kidney ailments naturally.
- by Samiksha Shrestha
Apart from these initiatives, planning and warning of the District Administration Office (DAOs), health experts and the government, are the youths aware about this serious issue? Samiksha Shrestha of My City (Republica) talked to a few youths involved in different sectors of Kathmandu and Lalitpur metropolitan cities to find out how aware youths are about the spread of this disease and do they know the preventive measures and what to do if they get infected? Excerpts:
- by Reuters
A study of bone loss in 17 astronauts who flew aboard the International Space Station is providing a fuller understanding of the effects of space travel on the human body and steps that can mitigate it, crucial knowledge ahead of potential ambitious future missions.
- by Associated Press
Health officials in South Korea on Wednesday approved the country’s first domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 years or older, adding another public health tool in the fight against a prolonged pandemic.
- by Agencies
What may sound shocking is actually an eye opener for all those who prefer taking supplements without giving any second thought. A research study on more than 70,000 people has found a correlation between the consumption of vitamin B and a higher risk of lung cancer.
- by Agencies
Famous US actress Zendaya is amongst the celebrities to react to the US Supreme Court ending the constitutional right to abortion.
- by Agencies
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it accounts for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.
- by Associated Press
An Argentinian judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical personnel involved in the care of soccer star Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence.