Category: Community
Prevent those under 18 from engaging in vaping: lobby group
A Malaysian lobby group called factasia.org wants the government to regulate vaping as a helathier alternative to tobacco smoking and wants it off-limits to those below the age of 18. They also demand for vaping materials to be drug-free. It […]
India to become the country with the largest population by 2022
India is expected to outpace China in the world’s largest population boom, the United Nations said. Meanwhile, Nigeria is predicted to overtake the United States by being the country with the third largest population by 2050. The current global population […]
Children with ADHD who are prescribed medicine less likely to land into accidents
A new study has found that kids on medication for ADHD are less prone to accidents that could land them in emergency rooms. The medication also helps them in their studies. “In addition to reducing accidental injuries, the medication often […]
It’s now okay to consume abortion pills in Canada
The drug RU-486 (also known as the ‘abortion pill’) has been legalised in Canada. It has been in use in the United States since 2000 and in France since 1988. Vicki Saporta of the National Abortion Federation called it “great […]
Boy receives double-hand transplant
The medical world witnessed its first surgical hand transplant when an 8-year-old boy received new hands and forearms from a donor. Zion Harvey had lost his hands and feet at the age of two due to a life-threatening bacterial infection […]
Instead of curbing drinking, college kids try to curb consequences
A new study of college students finds that some of their “protective strategies” when they plan on drinking are actually tied to greater alcohol use. This study, and other studies of protective drinking strategies, “seem to be finding similar results, […]
In rise of U.S. vape shops, owners eye new marijuana market
When Matt and Jen Osmun opened their vape shop in Bethel, Connecticut, last December, they didn’t expect to get a boost from the local medical marijuana outlet. “Sales are going really well, and getting better every month,” said Jen Osmun, […]
Three-month-old baby left BLIND in one eye after family friend forgot to turn off the camera flash while taking a photo close up
A baby is left blind in one eye after a family friend forgot to turn off the flash while taking a close-up photograph. Doctors said the three-month-old, who has not been named, has suffered irreparable damage from the flash of […]
Primary care doctors should screen for depression: panel
U.S. adults should be screened for depression, according to a proposal from a government-backed panel of medical experts. With this proposal, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force broadens its 2009 recommendation that adults be screened in doctors’ offices if staff-assisted […]
South Korea declares ‘de facto end’ to Mers virus
South Korea’s Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has declared a “de facto end” to the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Virus (Mers). Mr Hwang said that as there had been no new infections for 23 days, the public could be […]
