Health

N70,000 HIV prevention injection splits Nigerians  Punch Newspapers Philanthropies Strike a Promising Deal to Turn Back H.I.V.  The New York Times ‘We can end HIV’: Groundbreaking preventative drug to be rolled out for $40 a year from 2027  France 24 Unitaid, CHAI, and Wits RHI enter into a landmark agreement with Dr. Reddy’s to make HIV prevention tool lenacapavir affordable in LMICs  Clinton Health …

A new interstellar concept called Chrysalis sketches a 36 mile long rotating habitat designed to carry 2,400 people on a one way, 400 year trip. The destination is Alpha Centauri, about 25 trillion miles from Earth, a distance that rules out resupply once the ship leaves. The plan treats the vessel as a closed society that must feed itself, educate …

It’s funny—some of the things younger generations teased boomers about actually turn out to have serious health benefits. Science has been catching up with common sense in the last few decades, and research now shows that several of the hobbies boomers grew up with—or never let go of—are directly linked to longevity. These aren’t high-tech, expensive pursuits. They’re everyday activities, …

Most people silently struggle without asking for help. Maybe it’s financial problems, relationship issues, or personal pain, but they often walk through life feeling alone. While their behaviors indicate there’s a problem, their words sometimes speak louder. Whether it’s saying they don’t care or acting like they’re busy, if someone says any of these phrases casually, they’re struggling more than …

As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body?  The Guardian Source link

Pictured: Dr. Margaret Stiles on the job at Eastern Shore Rural Health’s Express Care. Dr. Stiles was named the Virginia Community Healthcare Association Provider of the Year at VCHA’s 2025 annual conference in Roanoke Sept. 24-26. Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. is proud to announce that Dr. Margaret Stiles has been honored as the Virginia Community Healthcare Association Provider …

Around 7.2 million Americans are currently estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease,and experts such as those at the National Health Institute say that number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060. As researchers say that indicates clinicians will face “major challenges” in coming years, they are urging people to take a closer look into the lifestyle habits that could help prevent …

When keen runner Jon Reeves, 54, began struggling to get down the stairs in the morning, he knew his knee pain was more than just sports injuries. The father of two from Oxfordshire had gone from daily runs and regular badminton matches to strapping up his inflamed joints and dosing himself on painkillers just to get through the day. In …

What should you do to reduce your risk of dementia? Ask Richard Sima.  The Washington Post Healthy habits can make your brain age more slowly, study finds  University of Florida Preventing Alzheimer’s: Lifestyle changes in 4 areas may help  Medical News Today Scientists reveal the everyday habits that may shield you from dementia  ScienceDaily Study lists daily habits that can slow dementia  The Independent Source …

There are many little health checks people can do at home ― from checking your pulse to breast self-exams. But one that might be less familiar is the thumb test. Bymuratdeniz / Getty Images It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, …