Medically Speaking

Male Fertility Crisis: What Is Sperm Freezing? Why It Is Gaining Popularity?

29 Jan 2025 10:48 AM IST

Male infertility rates are rising in India, with sperm freezing gaining popularity as a solution. This trend is fueled by lifestyle changes, medical conditions, and increasing awareness of fertility preservation options.

Prostate Cancer Surpasses Breast Cancer as UK’s Most Diagnosed Cancer

28 Jan 2025 18:21 PM IST

Breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, marking a significant shift in the landscape of cancer diagnoses.

US Orders CDC to Halt All Collaboration with WHO Amid Health Crisis

28 Jan 2025 17:36 PM IST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has been ordered to immediately halt all collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

Badenoch Reveals WhatsApp as Major Source of Misinformation During COVID

28 Jan 2025 17:35 PM IST

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader and former Minister for Equalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, had discussed the spread of misinformation during the crisis.

Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages in Europe Over Safety Fears of High Chlorate Levels

28 Jan 2025 16:22 PM IST

Coca-Cola has issued a recall of several of its popular beverages across multiple European countries after discovering dangerously high levels of chlorate in certain products.

Ex WHO Chief Scientist Sowmya Swaminathan: Global Health Depends on Cooperation, Not Withdrawal

28 Jan 2025 15:54 PM IST

In the face of growing global health challenges and increasing tensions over international funding, the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under scrutiny. The WHO serves as the global authority coordinating the international response to health emergencies and diseases, and it relies heavily on contributions from its

Unlocking Fruit Fly Genetics: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Mosquito Diseases

28 Jan 2025 14:11 PM IST

The study of fruit fly genetics has revealed a fascinating link that may pave the way for new methods to combat mosquito-borne diseases.

Texas Shooting Shines Light on Kids’ Mental Health: Expert Tips for Parents

28 Jan 2025 14:10 PM IST

The recent tragedy in Texas, where 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire in an elementary school, killing 22 people, has cast a spotlight on the urgent need to address children’s mental health. While the world was shocked by the massacre, questions quickly arose about the mental state of the shooter, whose

Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in England as Virus Spreads Among Birds

28 Jan 2025 14:07 PM IST

The recent detection of a human case of H5N1 bird flu in the West Midlands of England has drawn attention to the growing concerns about avian influenza spreading among birds. This is the second symptomatic human case in the UK, with the first one reported in 2022. While the risk

FDA Approves Monthly Dosing for Leqembi, Boosting Alzheimer’s Treatment Accessibility

28 Jan 2025 13:46 PM IST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved monthly maintenance dosing for Leqembi, an Alzheimer’s drug developed by Japan’s Eisai in partnership with Biogen. This approval marks a significant milestone in Alzheimer’s treatment, providing a more convenient dosing schedule for patients. Leqembi, which received standard approval from the FDA

Good News for Green Card Seekers: US Lifts COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

28 Jan 2025 13:09 PM IST

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a significant announcement that has sent waves of relief through the immigrant community, particularly among Indian green card hopefuls. The agency has decided to scrap the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for individuals applying for adjustment of status to become lawful permanent

Quarter of England Faces Poor NHS Care: Complaints Go Unheard, Trust Eroding

27 Jan 2025 18:12 PM IST

In the past year, a report by Healthwatch England revealed that approximately a quarter of people in England had experienced poor care in the NHS. Alarmingly, fewer than one in ten of these individuals filed complaints about their experiences, with more than half of those who did not satisfied with