Kategori: Health

A significant development has taken place regarding contact lenses used by millions of people. Accordingly, prescription contact lenses can now be sold online under certain conditions. The amendment to the regulation published in the Official Gazette has made it possible to sell prescription contact lenses on the internet. These sales will be made only through…

A comprehensive study conducted in England found that prolonged periods of uninterrupted sitting or inactivity may be associated with an increased risk of cancer death. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS Medicine, analyzed movement data collected over approximately 12 years from over 91,000 individuals in the UK Biobank database using wearable devices. According…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the start of a clinical trial for two experimental treatments against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the first patient has been enrolled in the treatment trial, emphasizing the critical importance of developing safe and effective…

Individuals over 80, known as 'super movers,' have a lower risk of cognitive decline despite having dementia indicators in their brains. This research suggests that walking speed may be a key indicator of healthy brain aging. The study, published in Neurology and conducted by researchers at Stony Brook University, examined the brain health of 'super…

A 40-year-old man from Aydın, Turkey, was hospitalized after allegedly eating the flower of the deadly nightshade plant. The man, Namık Özden, from the Alamut neighborhood, called the 112 Emergency Call Center for help after feeling unwell. He was taken to Nazilli State Hospital by ambulance, where he told doctors . As his condition worsened,…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has seen the number of confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1406, with 438 reported deaths. According to the latest situation report from the KDC Health Ministry, the number of confirmed cases has reached 1406, with 438 reported fatalities. As of now, 192 people have recovered, and 609 are under isolation…

Prof. Dr. Özgür Kasapçopur, President of the Turkish Pediatric Society, warns that the number of doctors in critical branches related to child health is rapidly decreasing. With only 5 doctors applying for the pediatric intensive care branch and only 9% of the 250 doctor positions in the neonatology branch being filled, it may be impossible…

Researchers in the US have announced the development of a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, and multiply like a natural cell. The team, led by synthetic biologist Prof. Kate Adamala from the University of Minnesota, has created a cell that can feed, grow, and multiply in a way similar to a natural cell. The…

An 11-year-old boy in Canada died from rabies after coming into contact with a bat that landed on his face while he was sleeping. The incident highlights the importance of seeking medical attention immediately after being exposed to potentially rabid animals. The boy was on vacation at a rural home when the bat landed on…

A recent study has shed light on the potential link between vitamin C levels in the blood and brain structure. Conducted in Japan, the research involved over 2,000 elderly adults and aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin C and brain health. The study found that individuals with lower vitamin C levels tended to have…