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Poverty harms babies prenatally.
A new study in Austria is examining the effects of poverty on pregnant women and their newborns. Previous research has shown a correlation between a
E-cigarettes linked to increased tobacco use
A new study conducted by researchers at Purdue University has found that teenagers who use e-cigarettes before the age of 15 are more likely to
Top Global State Rankings
A well-functioning state is often associated with democracy and citizen rights. However, a recent study conducted by Theresa Paola Stawski, a political scientist at Julius-Maximilians-Universität
Lab-grown blood transfused to humans.
In the UK, scientists from the University of Bristol and other research institutions are working on producing human blood in the laboratory as part of
UN warns of strain on healthcare from cannabis
The increasing use of cannabis is leading to a greater burden on healthcare facilities, according to the World Drug Report 2022 by the United Nations
Digital Medication Tracking Saves Lives
A complete digital recording and evaluation of all prescription drugs could prevent 70,000 deaths per year in Germany. The Barmer health insurance company, in collaboration
RKI Model Predicts 300k Omicron Cases Daily
Germany is expected to see 300,000 new Omicron cases per day, according to a model calculation by scientists at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and
WHO opens alternative medicine center in India
The traditional healing methods that have been developed for centuries in alternative medicine have not been scientifically investigated. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has
Flu epidemic warning until summer
The flu season of 2021/2022 could extend into the summer due to reduced measures against Covid-19. Lockdowns, masks, and social distancing as a norm prevented
German Ethics Council Supports Vaccine Mandate
The German Ethics Council has recommended expanding the country’s vaccination mandate to include “significant parts of the population.” Currently, only healthcare workers and staff in
