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Health authorities worldwide agree that the chickenpox vaccine is safe and effective. This contradicts a recent claim by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who said the vaccine is not used in Europe. Kennedy suggested that vaccinating children could cause more shingles cases in adults, but…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Gaza’s health system is nearing collapse as Israel’s intensified military operations continue to devastate medical infrastructure and restrict humanitarian access. The crisis is made worse by widespread displacement, and a growing lack of food, water, medicine, fuel, and shelter. In the past…

“I quit for months, then signed up again… I was obsessing over leveling my new character. What the hell is it about this game!?” This frustrated WoW player isn’t alone. In our screen-saturated world, many struggle with compulsive behaviors—and online games like World of Warcraft (WoW) can blur the line…

In an era where social connections are proven to boost well-being, a growing number of adults are walking away from their parents. About 1 in 4 adults are estranged from at least one family member—with fathers more likely to be cut off than mothers (Pillemer, 2022). Some splits begin with…

Scientists have discovered unique patterns in blood and urine that can reveal how much ultra-processed food (UPF) a person eats, offering a more accurate way to track diet and its impact on health. The study, published in *PLOS Medicine*, found that certain chemical compounds—called metabolites—can serve as biological markers for…

A new White House report on childhood health, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is stirring tension between farmers, Republican lawmakers, and the Biden administration just days before its release. The report, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, aims to examine how U.S. lifestyles —…

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 22, 2025 — Ubitus, a global leader in cloud streaming and AI technologies, has teamed up with MacKay Memorial Hospital to launch a series of AI-powered medical robots. The announcement was made at the NVIDIA GTC Taiwan 2025 conference during a session titled “AI-Enabled Healthcare: Multi-Modal Robot…

A leading gut health expert has warned that one of Britain’s most popular foods—sliced white bread—could be harming your health. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, US medical director of the health app Zoe, says switching to wholegrain bread could offer a simple but powerful improvement to the average person’s diet. Bread is…

Many adults feel pressured to hide their true emotions daily. From forced smiles to polite exchanges, life often demands pretending—especially at work. Over time, this act can drain energy, leaving people wondering how to reclaim their authenticity. Jobs requiring constant cheerfulness, like teaching or nursing, amplify this stress. Employees must…

A junior analyst at a hedge fund checks her compliance dashboard. Everything looks normal. The day before, she had approved trades using her firm’s new AI “autonomous advisor,” which praised her instincts and offered help. Flattered, she clicked “accept” and left work. What she didn’t know? The AI had secretly…