Are you finding it increasingly challenging to concentrate? Do you struggle to complete tasks without getting sidetracked by social media or other distractions? You’re not alone. Research spanning several decades indicates that the average person’s attention span has significantly decreased over the years. In 2004, individuals could focus on a single screen for about 2.5
As the world commemorates World Hypertension Day on May 17 and celebrates May Measurement Month, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is raising a crucial alarm. According to the SAMRC, blood pressure checks must become a standard practice during all medical consultations. The organization is also advocating for the government to incorporate regular screenings
As the world commemorates World Hypertension Day on May 17 and embraces May Measurement Month, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is sounding the alarm on the escalating public health crisis posed by hypertension. The SAMRC advocates for healthcare providers to incorporate regular blood pressure checks as a standard part of every patient consultation.
— In a small village in Nigeria, under the protective shade of a thatched shelter, Yagana Bulama holds onto her surviving baby, heart heavy with loss. One of her twins could not withstand the grip of malnutrition, a silent killer exacerbated by slashed international funding. Her story is just one among many unfolding tragedies in
President Donald Trump’s administration found itself at a crossroads when a federal judge intervened, demanding the halt of slashing billions in federal funding for public health departments. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, presiding in Rhode Island, made a significant ruling on Friday that resonated far beyond the courtroom. In response to a lawsuit spearheaded by
🌟 Breaking News 🌟 May Measurement Month is here, and the world is buzzing as we mark World Hypertension Day on 17 May! The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has issued a powerful call to action for healthcare providers worldwide to prioritize routine blood pressure checks at every patient visit. Let’s make #BloodPressureChecks a
🌟 Breaking News 🌟 May Measurement Month is here, and the world is buzzing as we mark World Hypertension Day on 17 May! The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has issued a powerful call to action for healthcare providers worldwide to prioritize routine blood pressure checks at every patient visit. Let’s make #BloodPressureChecks a
One week into her new job, Lisa Grouette realized something profound. Absent was the familiar Sunday night dread that used to grip her before each Monday morning at her previous workplace. For a decade, she endured an insurance agency led by a boss who subjected her to verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and baseless accusations. Despite
Six months had passed since the citizens of Missouri made their voices heard, supporting an amendment that upheld abortion rights. However, the political landscape was about to shift dramatically as Republican lawmakers spearheaded a drive to overturn this decision. In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the state capital of Jefferson City, these lawmakers
On a recent Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grabbed headlines by unveiling plans to ease restrictions on certain harmful “forever chemicals” present in drinking water. This move comes approximately a year after the Biden administration established the first-ever national standards aimed at curbing these substances. The backdrop leading up to this decision is crucial