The fifth wealthiest individual globally is Bill Gates. He is the co-founder of a major tech company. Gates has made a bold decision to use most of his $200 billion fortune to improve conditions in Africa. This pledge is part of a broader plan to give away 99% of his wealth by 2045. Gates aims to f
In India, a unique study took a deep dive into how well doctors and patients understand menopause and hormone therapy. The goal was to see how much doctors know and what worries them. At the same time, it looked at how much patients know and where they get their information from. The study had two
The number of people in the United States who have beaten cancer is growing fast. As of the start of this year, there are about 18. 6 million survivors, up from 18 million just last year. This number is expected to keep going up, reaching over 22 million by 2035. This increase is due to a mix of fac
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently made a bold move. They ended a contract with Moderna. The contract was for developing an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. The reason given was that mRNA technology is not well-tested. This decision sparked a response from Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bou
The UK is facing a significant issue with new parents experiencing loneliness. This isolation is not just a personal problem. It has serious effects on both parents and their babies. It can even lead to long-term mental health problems for parents. The costs of this issue are huge, with estimates su
Cancer has become a significant health concern in the Philippines, ranking as the third leading cause of death. This stark reality highlights the urgent need for effective cancer treatments, particularly radiotherapy. However, the availability of these treatments varies greatly across different regi
A senator from Iowa, Joni Ernst, faced a lot of heat after a town hall meeting. She was trying to explain why some people might lose benefits. One woman in the crowd shouted out, "People will die. " Ernst's response was, "Well, we are all going to die. " This did not go over well. Many people were u
Cancer screening is a big deal. It can catch diseases early, making treatment easier. But how do people feel about new ways of screening based on risk? This is what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how folks in the UK view these new methods. The idea is to use risk factors to decide w
In Ghana, medical experts are exploring a new tool to detect protein in urine. This test, known as the Test-it PrCr Urinalysis Dipstick Test, is made in South Africa. The goal is to see if it can be useful in hospitals across the country. The test checks for proteinuria, which is a sign of kidney pr
Radiation treatment for prostate cancer has always been tricky. The way radiation beams interact with the body is complex. This makes planning the treatment tough. That is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. AI has made treatment planning much faster. However, current AI methods have some p
