insert_link Health / Medical Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, and partners today announced major new policy, programmatic and financial commitments, including nearly US$ 600 million in new funding, to eliminate cervical cancer. If these ambitions to expand vaccine coverage and strengthen screening and treatment programs are fully realized, the world could eliminate a cancer for the first time. These commitments were made at the first-ever Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum: Advancing the Call to Action in Cartagena de Indias, […] todayMarch 6, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Scientists and doctors raise global alarm over hormone-disrupting chemicals A farmer spraying pesticides in a rice field. Image by Galeri ega via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). By Alden Wicker via Mongabay A new report makes the strong case that a class of industrial chemicals called endocrine disruptors are behind many diseases on the rise globally. The report calls for stronger global regulations controlling their use and release into the environment. A joint effort by the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), the report includes […] todayMarch 5, 2024 28
insert_link Health / Medical Study claims breast cancer tumors may differ based on race FOX's Grace Hayba has more on what the study revealed. todayFebruary 27, 2024 36
insert_link Health / Medical Andy Taylor thinks King Charles speaking about cancer diagnosis will ‘save millions of lives’ Duran Duran's Andy Taylor has praised King Charles for revealing his cancer diagnosis and believes the monarch speaking out about his illness will save "millions of lives". todayFebruary 24, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical Breast Cancer, fertility, and pregnancy By Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon with an interest in breast, thyroid and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology As regular mammographic screening is recommended from the age of 40 upwards, younger female patients’ cancer is usually detected clinically (a lump in the breast) and likely to be at a more advanced stage than screen-detected cancer. A cancer diagnosis in a younger woman obviously requires a multitude […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 26
insert_link Lifestyle Is your pet exposed to secondhand smoke? Here are the (serious) health risks Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Jacqueline Boyd, Nottingham Trent University Our pets share our homes, lifestyles, and sometimes even our food and beds. For many pets, this close contact with humans can include exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarettes and other air pollutants. This may have serious health consequences for our animal companions. So, how significant a risk is passive smoking for our pets and should we be concerned? Smoking […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 21
insert_link World King Charles diagnosed with cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to Buckingham Palace, the monarch, aged 75, has started "regular treatment."The King, the Palace says, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."With the latest, Olly Barratt, in London. todayFebruary 6, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia CEO of Namibia’s Cancer Association, Rolf Hansen, offers his condolences. In a solemn announcement on World Cancer Day, the Namibian Presidency conveyed the somber news of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob's passing on the 4th of February. The official press statement revealed that the President breathed his last just after midnight, surrounded by his close relatives who stood by him during his final moments. CEO of Namibia's Cancer Association, Rolf Hansen. todayFebruary 5, 2024 15
insert_link 2 Interview Transcripts Johanna Hipangelwa Reflects on Youth in Politics and President Geingob’s Passing In a candid interview with Future Media News, Johanna Hipangelwa, a 22-year-old political science student at the University of Namibia, shared her insights on the role of youth in politics and addressed the recent passing of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. The interview delves into Johanna's thoughts on the impact of President Geingob's demise on the younger generation, especially during a crucial time with upcoming elections. She emphasizes the need […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 177 2
