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Understanding Medical Abortion and the Medication Mifepristone
A legal dispute over the abortion drug mifepristone has captured public attention. The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has put a lower court order imposing significant restrictions on the distribution of the medication on hold as the high court considers a request by the Biden administration to block the restrictions. Here is what you need to know about medical abortion and mifepristone.
The Unintended Consequences of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination on Health
Revenge bedtime procrastination has become a prevalent term in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world. Read more
Behçet’s Disease: 1 out of 25000 people in Japan
Behçet’s disease is a rare autoimmune condition that affects various parts of the body, including the eyes, mouth, genitals, and skin. The disease is most prevalent in Turkey and the Middle East, while data is available in China and Japan. Here’s everything you need to know about Behçet’s disease.
Milk particles could help treat Leaky Gut Syndrome: New Research from NUS
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that milk particles can help treat chronic diarrhoea & abdominal pain These nanoparticles, milk-derived extracellular
Vulvodynia: Understanding a Painful and Misunderstood Condition
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulva, which is the external female genitalia. It is a poorly understood condition that is often misdiagnosed or dismissed, leaving many women struggling with pain and discomfort for years.
Celebrating Semicolon Day: Spotlight on Mental Illness Statistics in Asia
In Asia alone, over 200 million people suffer from menta illness, constituting nearly half of all cases globally. Read more.
Malaysia Launches World’s First Traditional Medicine Research Framework
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has recently launched what is considered to be the world’s first traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) research framework along with a guideline for herbal medicinal research.
Recognising World Malaria Day 2023 – Invest, Innovate, Implement
World Malaria Day is an opportunity for the global community to raise awareness and recommit to the fight. This year’s theme, “Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement”, underscores the need for increased investment, innovation, and action to accelerate progress in this ongoing fight. Governments, communities, and partners must continue to work together. Collectively, they can reduce the global burden that this disease carries. Finally, they will ensure that everyone living at risk has access to lifesaving tools and interventions.
Hallux Limitus: A Painful Condition That Affects Your Big Toe Joint
Hallux limitus is a common foot condition that affects a significant number of people, particularly in Asia. It is a form of arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the big toe, known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ).
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