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What is Legionnaires’ disease? causes and symptoms explained | The Express Tribune

August 13, 2024 Admin No Comments

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’…

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International Youth Day 2024: Nurturing Mental Well-Being In Indian Youth; A Path Through Meditation

August 12, 2024 Admin No Comments

During this time, young adults also acquire cognitive and social-emotional skills that shape their not only existing, but also future well-being, along with the ability to assume adult roles in society. The environment in which young people grow profoundly influences their mental health. Globally, 10% of children and adolescents experience a mental disorder, yet most…

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Thinking how (not) to think | The Express Tribune

August 10, 2024 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply…

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Doctors question union over puberty blocker statement

August 9, 2024 Admin No Comments

About 1,000 senior doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) saying they are “extremely disappointed” with the stance taken on gender services. The BMA has said it opposes a ban on puberty blocker treatments and wants the reforms following a recent official review to be put on hold, following a vote by members…

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‘I experience weird dreams and bizarre thoughts’

August 7, 2024 Admin No Comments

A representational image of a person’s thoughts. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I have a very strange question to ask. Sometimes, when I am sitting alone, I find myself overthinking as well as experiencing bizarre feelings. I imagine myself in different scenarios where I either get kidnapped, die, feel like I’m losing someone close…

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These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes ‘alarming trend’

August 5, 2024 Admin No Comments

Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different types of cancer over two decades. The patients…

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Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro now available in U.S. after shortages, FDA says

August 2, 2024 Admin No Comments

An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters All doses of Eli Lilly’s highly popular weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now available in the U.S., according to an update on the U.S. Food and Drug…

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Nearly half of insured Americans get surprise expenses in medical bills, study finds

August 1, 2024 Admin No Comments

Nearly half of insured Americans have been smacked by surprise medical expenses in the past year, but a majority don’t contest billing errors or coverage denials, a new survey by the Commonwealth Fund finds. That inaction — which largely stems from an unawareness that such bills and denials can be challenged — can be a…

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Scientists find gene protecting brain from herpes virus | The Express Tribune

July 30, 2024 Admin No Comments

Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene…

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Strawberries found highly beneficial for heart health – SUCH TV

July 28, 2024 Admin No Comments

Strawberries are not only popular for their tangy-sweet taste but also, according to a new study, regular consumption of them can significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases. Media reports indicate that a study focusing on cardiovascular health and better glucose control was presented on June 30 at the annual meeting of the American Society…

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