Meera Senthilingam
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When mothers suffer, babies suffer. It's time the world realized this, say maternal mental health experts
Perinatal mood disorders like postpartum depression and psychosis affect the health and wellbeing of millions of women -- and their babies -- worldwide, yet there remains little awareness among the public and healthcare providers alike. At a CNN event, experts shared how to tackle the problem. → Read More
Skin Whitening: The global market, the risks and who makes and sells the products
Skin whitening is a multi-billion-dollar industry and predominantly targets women of color in every region of the world. Find out more about the global market, the culture of colorism promoting it, the effect these products can have on your health and the industry behind it all. → Read More
UK study finds one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine reduces risk of infection by 72%
New data shows that the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine "provides high levels of protection against infection and symptomatic disease," Public Health England (PHE) said in a press → Read More
WHO says Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is not yet a pandemic
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is not a pandemic, World Health Organization officials said Tuesday, adding that they're hopeful transmission of the virus can be contained. → Read More
When it comes to milk you should go full-fat, especially with kids
Milk has had a bad rap in recent years, but when it comes to kids it's the best option by far -- importantly in its fattiest, creamiest form. → Read More
People lie to seem more honest, study finds
Believe it or not, people lie in order to maintain a good, honest reputation, even if hurts them to do so or causes them financial loss. At least, this is what a new study suggests, with evidence to prove it. → Read More
One dose of 'magic mushroom' drug reduces anxiety and depression in cancer patients, study says
(CNN) -- A single dose of psilocybin, a compound found in "magic mushrooms," provides long-term relief of anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study finds. → Read More
One dose of 'magic mushroom' drug reduces anxiety and depression in cancer patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, could provide long-term relief of anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study says. → Read More
Where ancient herbs are boosting modern medicine
Traditional herbal and modern medical practitioners are combining forces in the cultural melting pot of Hong Kong to boost the effectiveness of a range of modern day treatments, including cancer recovery. → Read More
'I love sex. I like to make money': What sex workers really want
Foxxy Angel has been a sex worker in the Netherlands for 15 years and still loves what she does. However, though the profession is legal, sex workers across the country are fighting for change, matching a global sentiment for the job to recognized as just that: a job. → Read More
Americans more likely to die by opioid overdose than in a car crash
For the first time on record the odds of accidentally dying from an opioid overdose in the United States are now greater than those of dying in an automobile accident. → Read More
Odds of dying from accidental opioid overdose in the US surpass those of dying in car accident
For the first time on record the odds of dying from an opioid overdose in the United States are now greater than those of dying in an automobile accident, a new report by the US National Safety Council finds. → Read More
Odds of dying from accidental opioid overdose in the US surpass those of dying in car accident
For the first time on record the odds of accidentally dying from an opioid overdose in the United States are now greater than those of dying in an automobile accident. → Read More
Chinese scientist was told not to create world's first gene-edited babies
Chinese scientist He Jiankui was advised by experts not go down a path to edit the genes of embryos that would go on to be delivered, due to numerous unknowns around their future, but the advice was ignored, Robin Lovell-Badge said Monday. → Read More
As Tanzania's LGBT fear for their lives, HIV will thrive
The LGBT communities of Tanzania have faced abuse, violence and arrests since a powerful politician pledged to round up and arrest people suspected of being gay. A trans woman forced to flee the country and an activist share their experiences as experts fear a climate where HIV will thrive. → Read More
40 million people with diabetes will be left without insulin by 2030, study predicts
Insulin will be beyond the reach of around half of the 79 million people expected to be living with diabetes in 12 years time, a new study predicts. → Read More
40 million people with diabetes will be left without insulin by 2030, study predicts
As the number of people living with diabetes continues to rise, the access to insulin needed to meet growing demand will fall short, a new study predicts. → Read More
Malaria on the rise in more than 13 countries, experts warn
After almost two decades of decline, malaria cases have risen in at least 13 countries in Africa and South America, raising concern that much more is needed to combat the epidemic. → Read More
Death of 13-year-old fuels debate over Muay Thai kickboxing competitions
A teenage Thai boxer has died after being knocked unconscious in the ring, according to a Thai police source. → Read More
How the UK plans to help its citizens live 5 years longer
People have a role to play in their own health by eating well and sleeping well, staying fit and working together with health-care providers to ensure they remain fit and healthy in their older years, states the UK government's new strategy for its National Health Service. → Read More