Author: Em Sloane
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New Ovarian Cancer Test Offers Hope For Earlier Diagnosis Of This Deadly Cancer
Scientist Pan Wang at Peking University in China has developed an ovarian cancer test that can help oncologists diagnose ovarian cancer earlier. The test will detect ovarian cancer earlier and faster than current diagnostic methods. This is a significant scientific breakthrough, given the poor prognosis for those who develop this cancer. This ovarian cancer test…
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Advanced Assisted Fertility Treatments To Combat Taiwan’s Declining Fertility Rates
News from Asia Pacific: Due to delayed marriages and the rising cost of living, Taiwan has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, but is also one of the preferred destinations for assisted reproduction in Asia. Against this backdrop, INVO Bioscience Inc recently signed an exclusive agreement with Ming Mei Technology to distribute…
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Poor African Children Face Malnutrition Risk, Whilst Rich Kids Become Obese
A new study has revealed higher numbers of children suffering from malnutrition, stunting and wasting are found in poorer households in East and Southern Africa. This whilst more overweight children live in the richest homes. How to tackle the spectre of malnutrition in an age of obesity Researchers are now calling for an integrated approach…
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4 Common Issues Women Face and How to Deal With Them
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Identifying as a woman is great, but sometimes this mantle comes with a host…
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World Malaria Day: New Vaccine Offers Hope for Africa’s Children
A breakthrough malaria vaccine could protect millions of children across the continent and contribute to the elimination of malaria. The private sector will have to play a role in scaling up and boosting access to vaccines and other preventative approaches. Malaria in Africa Less than three years ago, half a million children in Africa died…
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World Health Day: Paving The Way For Better Health In Africa
Africa’s population still faces many health challenges. As such, businesses on the continent should be aware of the role they can play in driving better health for all. The World Health Organisation is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It’s a great opportunity to consider its many public health successes over the years. However, we can also use the day…
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Can Probiotics Help With Thrush?
Are you feeling itchy down there? You’re not alone! Vaginal thrush, also known as candidiasis, is a common fungal infection that affects about 70% of women worldwide every year1, with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) affecting up to 5% of women.2 But don’t let the ick factor get you down – there’s no need to suffer…
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Meet The World’s First Quantum Computer Dedicated to Healthcare Research
Cleveland Clinic and IBM officially unveiled IBM Quantum System One at Cleveland Clinic, the first quantum computer in the world to be uniquely dedicated to healthcare research with an aim to help accelerate biomedical discoveries. The unveiling comes as a key milestone in Cleveland Clinic’s and IBM’s 10-year Discovery Accelerator partnership, announced in 2021, which…
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World Kidney Day: Be Kinder To Your Kidneys
Unhealthy living is accelerating chronic kidney disease. This is to the point where even potential donors are being disqualified – damaging not only their own kidneys, but also reducing the chances of saving another’s life. According to the South African Medical Journal, 10% of people worldwide suffer from some degree of CKD, which significantly impacts…
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World Obesity Day: South African Women Are Facing A Life Expectancy Crisis
South African women are facing a huge obesity crisis, with almost 70% now considered overweight or obese. This increases their risk of non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers. Rene Schickerling, Women’s Health Category Manager for Pharma Dynamics, says people who are obese have a 50 to 100% increased risk of premature death…