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August 23, 2026

Over 100,000 Treated for Hepatitis C on the NHS in a Decade

More than 100,000 people in England have now received potentially life-saving treatment for hepatitis C over the past decade, according to new NHS figures. Since pioneering antiviral tablets were rolled out in

Red blood cells, a white blood cell and a platelet seen by scanning electron microscopy.

Environment·Health·World

Rising CO2 Is Quietly Rewriting Human Blood Chemistry, NHANES Data Show

Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may already be leaving a measurable mark inside the human body. Scientists analysing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7 per cent since 1999,

August 21, 2026

COVID-19 Awakens Dormant Viruses, and One Family Is Tied to Long COVID

Health·Science·World

COVID-19 does more than cause an acute infection: it can also wake viruses that have lain quiet in the body for years. A new

Bowel Cancer Screenings Cut Death Risk by 43%, Swedish Study of 376,000 Finds

Health·Science·World

People who take part in colorectal cancer screening may have as much as a 43 per cent lower risk of dying from the disease,

Exterior of a Walmart Supercentre store with blue and yellow signage, parked cars in the foreground, and shoppers walking toward the entrance.

News·USA

FDA Recalls Walmart Great Value Shrimp After Detecting Cesium-137 at 68 Bq/kg, Expert Says Risk ‘Quite Low’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised people not to eat certain Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential contamination with a radioactive substance. The FDA issued

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

Healthcare professional and patient working on sustainable options for women’s reproductive health.

Health·Sustainability

Embracing Nature: Top Biodegradable Innovations in Women’s Health

You’re standing in front of your closet, staring at a pile of fast-fashion “bargains,” and wondering why you didn’t buy one timeless piece that would last. That’s kind of how women’s health

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

Public health advisory emphasising safe water use and private well maintenance to prevent Naegleria fowleri infections in Kerala.

Health·India·News·Water

Kerala’s Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims 9-Year-Old: 97% Fatal Infection Linked to Well Water

Health officials in Kerala have issued alerts about Naegleria fowleri cases in the Kozhikode area, with confirmed links to water sources including well water currently under investigation. The amoeba thrives in warm

Tejal Somvanshi

August 19, 2025

concept illustration of clear sky representing scientific breakthrough in Parkinson’s research involving low oxygen therapy

Health

Low-Oxygen Air Reverses Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice, Harvard Study Shows 11% O2 Prevents Neuron Loss

A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School researchers has revealed that breathing air with reduced oxygen levels—similar to conditions at high mountain elevations—can prevent and even reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in mice.

Tejal Somvanshi

August 18, 2025

Person wearing a blue shirt with a hand on the chest, suggesting possible chest discomfort

Health

Pain After Heart Attack Raises Death Risk by 70%, Matching Dangers of Smoking

Persistent pain a year after suffering a heart attack can increase your risk of dying early by up to 70%, matching the danger levels of smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, according

Tejal Somvanshi

August 17, 2025

Health·News·USA

RFK Jr: ‘Sunlight Is Medicine’ — HHS Chief and Dr. Oz Hike Garden of Gods, Claim $100B Savings

recent video shows HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hiking through Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, promoting a straightforward

Tejal Somvanshi

August 15, 2025

Ozempic semaglutide study highlights organ shrinkage as primary driver of lean mass loss in mice, raising questions about muscle strength impacts.

Health·News·Science

Ozempic Muscle Study: Liver Shrinks 50% While Strength Declines Despite Stable Size

New research finds mice on semaglutide lost about 10% lean mass, but most came from liver shrinkage—not muscles. Some muscles still weakened even when size stayed stable. The Cell Metabolism study by

Tejal Somvanshi

August 15, 2025

Portrait of Monica Seles, looking at the camera, neutral background.

Disaster·Health·News

Tennis Star Monica Seles Reveals Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis

Tennis great Monica Seles, winner of nine Grand Slam titles, has revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) three years ago. The 51-year-old International Tennis Hall of Famer is speaking publicly

Tejal Somvanshi

August 14, 2025

Busy fast-food drive‑thru at night in a city, with multiple cars in line and illuminated menu boards.

Business·Food & Drinks·Health

Fast Food Nation’s Rankings: US Leads Visits, China Controls Revenue, Global Market Eyes $1.5T

We all know that guilty pleasure of grabbing a quick burger or pizza when time’s tight. But which countries actually hit the drive-thru most often? The 2022 numbers tell an interesting story.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 13, 2025

Linsey Davis. Photo Source: @LinseyDavis (X formerly Twitter)

Entertainment·Health·News·USA

ABC’s Linsey Davis Breaks Silence on Uterine Fibroid Struggle

ABC News anchor Linsey Davis is breaking her silence about her struggle with uterine fibroids, a condition that has disrupted her health and daily life for years. Davis, 47, anchors “ABC News

Tejal Somvanshi

August 13, 2025

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