WHO

November 2, 2024

USA’s 9 Largest Snakes: A Look Into the Longest, Venomous, and Most Elusive Serpents

The United States is home to a diverse array of snake species, each with their unique characteristics and ecological roles. Understanding these serpents is crucial not only for safety but also for

Health·News

Aspartame Under the Microscope: The Bitter Truth about Your Sweet Substitute

Aspartame, a non-nutritive sweetener popular since the 1980s, has long been a preferred sugar substitute due to its low-calorie count and its potency—200 times sweeter than sugar. Its ubiquitous presence can be traced in numerous products from diet sodas, cough

July 13, 2023

Study First To Link A Weed Killer Chemical Glyphosate To Convulsions In Animals

Health

Results, published in Scientific Reports , showed that Glyphosate and Roundup increased seizure-like behavior in soil-dwelling roundworms and provided significant evidence that glyphosate targets

Candy-Flavored E-Cigarettes on the Rise: How the Tobacco Industry is Hooking the Next Generation with 16,000 Flavors

Activism·News·World

About 37 million adolescents aged 13 to 15 consume tobacco, and in many countries, the rate of electronic cigarette use among adolescents surpasses that

A black and white close-up of a person holding a vaping device, with vapor exhaling from their mouth, highlighting the act of vaping.

Health·News

WHO Alarm: 15 Million Teens Using E-Cigarettes as Industry Creates ‘New Wave of Nicotine Addiction’

In a first-ever global estimate, the World Health Organization revealed at least 15 million teenagers aged 13-15 are using e-cigarettes, with youth nine times more likely to vape than adults in countries

Govind Tekale

October 7, 2025

Representative Image: Triatoma, Rhonius (Triamtomine bugs) . Photo Source : Michael Wunderli (CC BY 2.0 )

World

Chagas Disease Affects 6–7 Million as 90% Remain Undiagnosed and Treatment Access Is Still Limited

Human happiness has two sides. One is positive – that is one is happy with his body and brain in good condition. The negative side is freedom from disease. To be free

Govind Tekale

April 15, 2025

Representative Image: A person cough Photo Source: Rebecca Brown ( CC BY-NC 2.0)

Health·World

WHO Reports 1.25 Million TB Deaths in 2023 Amid Rising Drug Resistance

There are many diseases in the world that affect humanity. TB or Tuberculosis is one of them. In order to emphasize the importance of prevention and treatment of this killer disease, World

Govind Tekale

March 27, 2025

A person holding a box of Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg, which is a medication for subcutaneous use in a pre-filled pen. The packaging states that it is used once weekly and includes one pen and four disposable needles (4 doses). Photo Source: Flickr- Chemist4U (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Health

Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol and Smoking Cravings, Study Finds

With better health facilities, the longevity of human life is extended in modern times. But there is a problem of obesity or fatness due to the intake of more carbohydrates. Also, there

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

A doctor, attending a patient in a hospital setting. The healthcare worker is dressed in a teal-colored medical uniform with gloves and a stethoscope, adjusting an IV drip for a patient lying on a hospital bed. Photo Source: JacobOcenFay (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Africa·Health·News

Congo’s Mystery Illness: 53 Dead, 419 Infected Since January

A mysterious illness has claimed 53 lives in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with most victims dying within just 48 hours of showing symptoms. The outbreak has raised serious concerns among

Tejal Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

Health

Canned Tuna Recall: Botulism Risk at Major Retailers

A potentially fatal food safety threat has sparked an urgent recall of canned tuna products across major U.S. retailers. Tri-Union Seafoods discovered a critical defect in their “easy open” can lids that

Tejal Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

Representative Image. Marburg Virus Particles. Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Africa·Health

Tanzania Reports Marburg Virus Outbreak; WHO Urges Swift Action

Tanzania has confirmed a deadly virus outbreak that requires quick public attention and action. President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on January 20, 2025, that one person tested positive for Marburg virus in

Karmactive Staff

January 24, 2025

The image depicts a man wearing a mask standing in front of a bird cage. The WHO Chief highlighted that the image's context is related to the transmission of H5N1 avian influenza to humans.(Source: Flickr)

Health·World

WHO Chief Raises Alarm as H5N1 Avian Influenza Spreads to Humans

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its huge concern on Thursday regarding the increasing spread of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza to new species, including humans. “This is a huge concern,”

Tejal Somvanshi

April 24, 2024

Health

After In-Depth Research, the WHO and IARC Labeled Aspartame as Potentially Carcinogenic

A major finding was released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives

Diya Sharma

July 17, 2023

Health·Nature·USA

Fungus Among Us: The Unseen Threat of Coccidioides and Valley Fever

Prevalent in the southwestern US, parts of Mexico, and Central and South America, Coccidioides, a form of fungus, can potentially cause severe infections, ranging from pneumonia to meningitis, when its spores are

Karmactive Staff

July 15, 2023

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