CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Assessing Population-Level Risks of Alcohol Consum
Assessing Population-Level Risks of Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol consumption poses significant health risks and offers no benefits for young individuals, with potential benefits limited to older adults consuming small amounts.

March 2023

Unusual Clinical Manifestations and Systemic Complications in Geriatric Psoriasis

Geriatric psoriasis is characterized by unusual clinical manifestations and higher rates of systemic complications, necessitating comprehensive management strategies tailored to the unique needs of older patients with psoriasis.

March 2023

Smallpox Vaccination Considered as Preventive Meas
Smallpox Vaccination Considered as Preventive Measure Against Monkeypox

The potential role of smallpox vaccination in preventing monkeypox infections, particularly among individuals with high-risk sexual behaviors, is explored, highlighting the importance of proactive vaccination strategies to contain emerging infectious threats.

March 2023

Hunger's Influence on Mood: Study Finds Strong Association with Mood Swings

Research indicates a strong correlation between hunger and mood swings, shedding light on the impact of hunger on emotional well-being and highlighting the need for further investigation into this relationship.

Februery 2023

Monkeypox Claims Lives in Spain and Brazil
Monkeypox Claims Lives in Spain and Brazil

Spain and Brazil report fatalities related to monkeypox, with Brazil also recording the first cases in children. These deaths follow the WHO's declaration of monkeypox as a public health emergency.

Februery 2023

WHO and UNICEF Sound Alarm Over Declining Childhoo
WHO and UNICEF Sound Alarm Over Declining Childhood Vaccination Rates

Despite expectations for a rebound in vaccination coverage, rates continue to decline, prompting a 'red alert' from the WHO and UNICEF.

Februery 2023

Mental Health Challenges Amid the COVID-19 Pandemi
Mental Health Challenges Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic has diverse and sometimes unforeseen effects on people's mental health.

Februery 2023

Cardiac Genetic Testing in Athletes: Indications a
Cardiac Genetic Testing in Athletes: Indications and Utility Explored

The indications and utility of cardiac genetic testing in athletes are explored, highlighting its potential role in identifying individuals at risk of sudden cardiac death despite lacking symptoms or family history of heart disease.

Februery 2023

WHO Advises Against Fluvoxamine and Colchicine for
WHO Advises Against Fluvoxamine and Colchicine for COVID-19 Treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends against the use of fluvoxamine and colchicine for the treatment of COVID-19 due to insufficient evidence of their effectiveness.

Februery 2023

Vaccination Reduces Serious Complications of COVID
Vaccination Reduces Serious Complications of COVID-19 in Children, Italian Study Finds

A study conducted in Italy demonstrates the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in reducing the risk of serious complications among children, providing further support for pediatric vaccination efforts to curb the impact of the pandemic.

Februery 2023