Psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, is gaining popularity in the US. This is due to efforts to make it legal in some areas and studies showing it might help with health issues. People are getting excited and using it more, but there's a catch. The problem is that people are using psi
The Maldives has made a big move to protect its people's health. Starting last Saturday, anyone born after January 1, 2007, can't buy or use tobacco products. This means that today's teens and younger kids will never be able to legally smoke in the Maldives, no matter how old they get. This new rul
Teen smoking is a big problem worldwide. To tackle this, researchers decided to find out what kind of anti-smoking ads actually work for Chinese teens. They used two methods: surveys and focus groups. The goal? To figure out which ads are most effective and why. First, they looked at different type
The Maldives has set a new standard in public health with a groundbreaking law. Starting November 1, anyone born after January 1, 2007, is barred from smoking, buying, or using tobacco products. This move is part of a broader effort to create a tobacco-free generation. The Ministry of Health hailed
In Zambia, getting clean and safe toilets is still a big problem. Not everyone has access to them. The people who can make a difference have different amounts of power and care about the issue in varying degrees. This mix of power and interest affects who gets these toilets and who doesn't. A recen
A recent health scare has hit the shelves of Sam's Club. A powdered greens supplement, Member's Mark Super Greens Powder, has been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected at least 11 people across seven states, with three requiring hospitalization. The culprit? Moringa leaf
Cancer is a big problem worldwide. Some infections, like Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis C, and HPV, play a big role in causing cancer. To tackle this, a new project called Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) is trying something different. Instead of just treating people when they get sick, CPW wants to
Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if
Malaysia is looking at new ways to fight COVID-19. Researchers are checking out different vaccine plans. They want to see how these plans might affect people's health and the country's money. First, they looked at the latest vaccine info. Then, they used this info to predict outcomes. The goal was
Vaccines have changed a lot over time. They used to give you long-term protection. Now, they're more like a yearly subscription. Companies guess which flu strains will be around and tweak the vaccines each season. But do they really work? Many people, even those who get multiple boosters, still get
