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US Health Officials Recommend Easing Marijuana Restrictions 0
- Health and Wellness
- August 31, 2023
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended the reclassification of marijuana, marking a significant shift in the country’s stance on the drug. The HHS provided its scheduling recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as part of President Biden’s directive to review marijuana’s status. Currently classified as a schedule I drug
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WHO Launching New Civil Society Commission 0
- Health and Wellness
- August 29, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the WHO Civil Society Commission, aimed at strengthening the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advancing global health initiatives. This initiative will provide a structured platform for CSOs to offer advice and recommendations to WHO on health priorities and related matters. The Commission’s mission includes enhancing dialogue
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Saudi Urges Masks for Umrah: Battling Covid-19 Worries 0
- Health and Wellness
- August 18, 2023
Amid Global Covid-19 Concerns, Saudi Authorities Advocate Mask-Wearing for Umrah Pilgrims In the wake of mounting worries about the global Covid-19 situation, Saudi Arabia has taken a proactive step by advising Umrah pilgrims to prioritize wearing face masks when visiting the holy sites. This guidance comes as reports of a new variant of the coronavirus
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Aromatherapy’s Surprising Memory Boost 0
- Health and Wellness
- August 12, 2023
Breathing in pleasant scents during sleep could surprisingly enhance brain health, boost memory and offer a simple way to deter dementia, according to a study conducted by neuroscientists. Aromatherapy’s surprising memory boost, in this experiment, 23 older adults aged 60 to 85 without memory issues inhaled odorants while asleep. Aromatherapy resulted in a significant improvement
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New WHO Guidelines for Fats and Carbs 0
- Health and Wellness
- August 1, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released updated dietary guidelines, shifting its focus from strictly regulating the quantity of fats and carbohydrates to emphasizing their quality. The organization continues to recommend that adults limit their consumption of fats to 30% or less of their daily calorie intake. However, the new guidelines place greater importance
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Mistreatment of doctors contributing to exodus of healthcare professionals 0
- Health and Wellness
- June 2, 2023
The trend of torturing doctors in Pakistan is a distressing and concerning issue. Once highly regarded in society, doctors now face threats, violence, and even death in response to patient outcomes. Incidents of mistreatment, blackmail, and physical assaults on doctors have become alarmingly common, leading to a hostile environment for healthcare professionals. One recent incident
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