[ad_1] Theo Huot de Saint-Albin was a 9-year-old elementary school student when he first contracted COVID-19 in July 2020, near the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Four years later, as much of the world has moved on from the pandemic and resumed normal life, Theo, now nearly a teenager, is still battling the effects of … Read more
[ad_1] By Josh Parry, LGBT & identity producer, and Hugh Pym, health editor BBC News 10 April 2024 Updated 20 minutes ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Watch: Dr Hilary Cass discusses gender care for children Children have been let down by a lack of research … Read more
[ad_1] Most of us have common sense and avoid dangerous things. Of course, there are adrenaline junkies who like motorcycles, bungee jumping, and rock climbing. But even then, our brain registers that what we’re doing is dangerous. We prepare mentally and physically, so there’s no shock if something unfortunate does happen. But what about the … Read more
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan who supports closer ties with China, a highly unusual meeting … Read more
[ad_1] Diana opened Britain’s first specialist unit in 1987, at the height of the epidemic She was determined to change attitudes – and de-stigmatise the condition It was a small but courageous act of human kindness – one whose galvanising effect rippled across the world and can still be felt today. On 9 April 1987, … Read more
[ad_1] An Hour Ago Nordic and Baltic countries urge EU and NATO to increase Ukraine help The eight Nordic and Baltic nations have called on NATO to play an increased role in assisting Ukraine with military support and equipment, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told a press conference on Wednesday, according to Reuters. Billstrom was … Read more
[ad_1] JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats. But the celebrations were overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and Israel’s expected offensive in the city of Rafah despite … Read more
[ad_1] SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a surprising new study, researchers have found that non-medical cannabis use is associated with a significantly lower risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in adults 45 and older. SCD refers to an individual’s self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss. It’s often an early warning sign … Read more
[ad_1] VIENNA — For the past 15 years, the most important clues about Iran’s nuclear program have lain deep underground, in a factory built inside a mountain on the edge of Iran’s Great Salt Desert. The facility, known as Fordow, is the heavily protected inner sanctum of Iran’s nuclear complex and a frequent destination for … Read more
[ad_1] {{#rendered}} {{/rendered}} With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Also, the number of Americans living with … Read more