“This advise contradicts the existing medical guidelines, and medical groups opposed the change” The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to change the decades-long policy advising universal hepatitis B shot at birth. The committee recommended that only infants born to mothers who test positive for hepatitis B should get the vaccination. For…
“Risk factors for stillbirth can include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stress, intense environmental exposures” A recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US stillbirth rate sharply declined last year, offering a ray of hope after years of uncertainty. A report revealed that nearly 2% decline was seen in stillbirths in…
“The crises are likely to aggravate as resident doctors prepare for a five-day strike from next week” The NHS warned that the UK is currently experiencing a “tidal wave” of illness this Christmas as flu cases spike to the highest levels ever recorded for this time of year. As per NHS England, nearly 1,717 patients…
“Nearly 13% of teens showed early signs of noise-induced hearing loss, while 6% have experienced permanent damage” A recent study revealed that nearly 1 in 8 teenagers showed signs of hearing damage by the time they reach the age of 18. According to the scientists, nearly 13% of teens showed early signs of noise-induced hearing…
“Spotify Wrapped 2025 brings comprehensive suite of advanced features, providing deeper insights and more interactivity” The long-awaited Spotify Wrapped 2025 has officially launched after months of anticipation. It’s launch marks the biggest reimagining of the experience since its debut. Spotify Wrapped 2025 new features Spotify Wrapped 2025 brings a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge features, providing…
Amazon Bazaar consists of a variety of products priced mostly under $10, with some items available for as low as $2 Amazon has officially launched Amazon Bazaar, its latest low-cost shopping platform, in select markets, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Availability Users residing outside the abovementioned markets must note that the new and affordable…
The social media giant has intensified its investment in AI, eyeing to achieve superintelligence Meta announced plans to invest $600 billion in US infrastructure and jobs by 2028, including artificial intelligence data centers, as the company aims to outdo its rivals and to establish infrastructure to power its AI ambitions. The social media giant has…
“This advise contradicts the existing medical guidelines, and medical groups opposed the change” The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to change the decades-long policy advising universal hepatitis B shot at birth. The committee recommended that only infants born to mothers who test positive for hepatitis B should get the vaccination. For…
“Risk factors for stillbirth can include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stress, intense environmental exposures” A recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US stillbirth rate sharply declined last year, offering a ray of hope after years of uncertainty. A report revealed that nearly 2% decline was seen in stillbirths in…
“The crises are likely to aggravate as resident doctors prepare for a five-day strike from next week” The NHS warned that the UK is currently experiencing a “tidal wave” of illness this Christmas as flu cases spike to the highest levels ever recorded for this time of year. As per NHS England, nearly 1,717 patients…
“Nearly 13% of teens showed early signs of noise-induced hearing loss, while 6% have experienced permanent damage” A recent study revealed that nearly 1 in 8 teenagers showed signs of hearing damage by the time they reach the age of 18. According to the scientists, nearly 13% of teens showed early signs of noise-induced hearing…
“The UK government has committed £688m to hire 8,500 extra workers associated with the field for review” UK Health Secretary minister Wes Streeting has ordered a major independent review into a sharp rise for mental health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism services. The review will assess increasing diagnosing rates and support accessible, after…
“Norovirus causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines and is the leading cause of vomiting, and diarrhea” Norovirus, a highly contagious and a leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks, is rapidly increasing as the winter seaon approaches, as per the new CDC data. As of mid-November, nearly 14% of tests showed positive results, over double the…
“Both anorexia and bulimia — eating disorders — were associated with increased asthma risk” A new study revealed that eating disorder during pregnancy is associated with the increased risk of asthma and wheezing in young children. For the study, researchers assessed data from more than 131,000 mothers and children across seven European birth cohorts. Rates…
“Experts called the results promising but caution that more scientists are needed before advising shingles vaccinations” A recent study revealed that shingles vaccines may support long-term brain health in addition to preventing a painful rash. According to a study published in Cell, vaccinated elderly individuals were likely to develop early memory and thinking problems, and those…
“This drink can triggers some subtle changes in your body that ease inflammation” A recent study revealed that drinking one glass of pure orange juice every day can minimise several risk factors associated with cardiac diseases, including blood pressure, inflammation, and cholesterol. Scientists followed adults who got 500ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two…
“Scientists discovered blood markers associated with Alzheimer’s increased nearly twice as fast in people with obesity” A recent study revealed that obesity may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that blood markers associated with Alzheimer’s increased nearly twice as fast in people with obesity in contrast to those without the condition. The findings…
“Younger women are urged to get educated on self-examination and breast changes” A recent study revealed that as many as 1 in 4 breast cancers happens in women under the age of 50. Scientists tracked up to 1,800 breast cancers diagnosed in nearly 1,300 women aged 18 to 49 across seven outpatient clinics in western…
“Spotify Wrapped remains a highly anticipated feature, enabling users to celebrate their listening habits” The recently launched Spotify Wrapped 2025 made headlines by becoming the platform’s biggest Wrapped ever, engaging over 200 million users within the first 24 hours. This huge spike marks a 19% increase from last year. On the contrary, Wrapped 2024 engaged…
“Micron shares declined to 2.6% in afternoon trading after the major announcement” Micron technology announced its exit from the consumer memory business as the company shifts its focus toward the cutting-edge memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid a semiconductor supply shortage worldwide. Micron shares declined to 2.6% in afternoon trading after the…
“The tech giant has started to remove Instagram and Facebook accounts of users under 16 in accordance with the new social media ban” Instagram and Facebook began shutting down accounts of users under 16 years old on Thursday, a week before Australia’s social media ban takes effect. The under-16s social media ban will come into…
“Apple is likely to integrate Intel to manufacture its M-series chips for future MacBook Air and iPad Pro models” Intel’s stock surged to 8% after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is likely to integrate Intel to manufacture its M-series chips for future MacBook Air and iPad Pro models as early as 2027. If the…
