Does Diet Coke really cause cancer?

As concerns over health and well-being grow, the safety of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame found in products like Diet Coke, has come under scrutiny. The International Agency for Research on

Can Artificial Intelligence effectively diagnose diseases?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown remarkable progress in various fields, including healthcare. Its potential to assist in medical diagnosis has garnered significant attention in recent years. With AI’s ability to

The role of Artificial Intelligence in the ICU

The healthcare industry has been rapidly evolving with the integration of advanced technologies, and one of the most promising advancements is the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in critical care

Why are we off the track on gender equality?

With only 90 months left to fulfil the Agenda 2030 promises made by our governments 90 months ago, we are far off the track. A United Nations report released this

Are researchers on the verge of inventing oral insulin for Diabetes?

For decades, the quest to develop oral insulin has been an elusive goal in the field of diabetes research. Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, requires frequent insulin injections

The importance of sex education in human development

Sex education is a critical component of comprehensive education that provides individuals with knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. It equips

Amid increase in tobacco cultivation, globally 349 million people face acute food insecurity

“We need food, not tobacco,” was the theme of the World No Tobacco Day 2023. The UN health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) rightly points out that tobacco contributes

Ending tuberculosis is a human rights imperative

We are about to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the first-ever United Nations High Level Meeting (UN HLM) on the fight against tuberculosis (TB) that was held on 26 September

Lab-grown meat is not less harmful to the environment

Climate activists claim that lab-grown meat is less harmful to the environment than conventional meat processing and that the process of producing the lab-grown meat is free of animal cruelty.

CU Medicine study identifies 11 allergen components of shrimp

Shellfish is the most common food allergy, with shrimp being the leading offender, causing symptoms including anaphylaxis in both children and adults. There are several diagnostic approaches to shrimp allergy,