Health & Wellness

COVID-19: ‘Little or no’ benefit from trials of anti-virals

Latest results from a UN-coordinated international trial on four COVID-19 therapeutic drugs, indicate that they have “little or no” positive impact on preventing deaths in patients infected with the new...

China joins global effort to ensure COVID vaccine access for all

China is among three additional countries to have signed on to a global initiative that aims to ensure fair and equitable access to a...

COVID-19 rise in Europe a great concern: WHO

COVID-19 is now the fifth leading cause of death in Europe, where nearly 700,000 cases were reported this week: the highest weekly incidence since...

Three billion people globally lack handwashing facilities at home: UNICEF

Although handwashing with soap is vital in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, billions of people around the world do not have ready...

COVID-19 disrupting critical mental health services

The global pandemic has disrupted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of the countries it surveyed, underscoring the devastating impact of COVID-19...

Ways To Stop Any Security Issues When Hiring a Maid

A lot of people rely on maid services to have their homes cleaned so that they can check off household chores in their daily...

Second Date: How to Ask Out and What to Talk about

What’s the best thing about second dates? Feelings sparkle with bright colors, and you’re full of excitement and eager to learn as much as...

WHO: Breastfeeding link to COVID-19 is negligible

The risk of COVID-19 infection from breastfeeding is negligible and has never been documented, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a...

Proof of Concept for Sharing Rare Disease Data Across Borders Is Crucial Step for Diagnoses

Those who contracted COVID-19 are experiencing what it's like to have a condition that is difficult to diagnose without clear treatment options. This is...

Global Call to Boost Diversity of Genomic Medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic provides another painful example of the healthcare disparities experienced among ethnic populations. These disparities are not unique to COVID-19, but are...

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