Study highlights limitations of BMI in predicting death
Shawdesh desk: People classified as overweight though not obese are not at a higher risk of death, according to a new study Wednesday that underscores the limitations of the body ReadMore
Diabetes cases to double to 1.3 billion by 2050: study
Shawdesh desk: The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new research ReadMore
Egypt clinic helps women reclaim bodies scarred by genital mutilation
Shawdesh desk: Intissar was only 10 years old when she was forced to undergo genital mutilation, but 30 years later, one clinic is offering help for some of the millions ReadMore
Night owls die earlier due to drinking and smoking: study
Shawdesh desk; People who tend to stay up late are not more likely to die younger than early risers — as long as they don’t use those longer nights for ReadMore
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
Shawdesh desk; New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes ReadMore
Heat wave triggers health concerns
Shawdesh Desk; The heat wave sweeping across the country has resulted in health issues, affecting children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions. An alarming surge in patients suffering from ReadMore
Country may witness massive dengue outbreak: DGHS
Shawdesh Desk: The country may witness a massive outbreak of dengue disease this year as heavy rainfall is occurring this summer, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). ReadMore
One billion threatened by cholera: UN
Shawdesh dEsk: A billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera, the United Nations warned Friday, and though the outbreaks could be stopped, the United Nations said resources ReadMore
