Originally published on 311personalinjury.com. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health concern, often resulting from accidents such as falls, car crashes, sports injuries, or violent assaults. While concussions are a well-known type of TBI, other, more severe forms can have lasting impacts on victims’ lives. Understanding the different types of TBIs and their […]
By Gavin Metcalf | The Conversation The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explained that she was undergoing “preventative […]
Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com By Stephen Hughes | The Conversation If at 58, I were to agree to a boxing match with a person half my age, much alarm would be caused. My daughters would burst into tears, my partner would have strong words, and my students would have final confirmation that I […]
By Pearl Phillip February is recognized as Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and promoting measures to prevent heart disease. During this month-long observance, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and communities come together to educate individuals about the risk factors associated with heart disease and encourage lifestyle changes that can […]
By PAHO Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2024 (PAHO) – On February 26, 2020, Brazil recorded the first case of COVID-19 in its territory, marking the beginning of the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean. Since its emergence on December 30, 2019, in Wuhan, China, the SARS-CoV-2 virus left a devastating trail globally, with 774 million […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to address the potential dangers of the asthma and allergy drug montekulast, known by the brand name Singulair. Singulair has been linked to harmful behavioral and mental health issues among children who use the drug […]
By PAHO | February 15, 2024 Washington D.C. 15 February 2024 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has announced a new partnership agreement with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help strengthen equitable access to cancer medications for children in Latin America and the Caribbean. The four-year agreement will focus on the provision of […]
Photo courtesy: Charitie Ropati By Lyndon Taylor Arctic Youth Ambassador and Girl Rising Fellow Charitie Ropati has called on global leaders to take action and do what needs to be done to transition away from fossil fuels. Delivering one of the keynote presentations at the opening session of the 2024 UN Partnership Forum organized by […]
By Pearl Phillip As 2023 ended and the clock struck midnight, we all welcomed the New Year 2024 celebrating in different ways. Many of us already had our New Year Resolutions in place. In the collective consciousness, January is often heralded as a month of fresh starts and new beginnings. As we bid farewell to […]
By Pearl Phillip Holiday season galore! December is filled with diverse cultural and religious celebrations that bring people together in a spirit of joy, reflection, and gratitude. From Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and the winter solstice, each holiday carries its traditions, customs, and significance, enriching the tapestry of human experience. As the year draws […]