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5 Years Ago Today:90- year old Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the Covid vaccine.
09/12/2025

5 Years Ago Today:
90- year old Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the Covid vaccine.

🚨GOOD NEWS IN DENTAL HEALTHCARE 🚨A significant breakthrough in dental medicine has commenced clinical trials in Japan, w...
09/12/2025

🚨GOOD NEWS IN DENTAL HEALTHCARE 🚨

A significant breakthrough in dental medicine has commenced clinical trials in Japan, where a novel drug designed to regrow missing teeth is being tested in adult volunteers at Kyoto University Hospital, starting in October 2024.

Developed by Dr. Katsu Takahashi's team at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, this groundbreaking drug works by targeting and inhibiting the USAG-1 protein, which naturally suppresses tooth regeneration, thereby aiming to activate dormant "tooth buds" in the gums—remnants of a potential third set of teeth in humans.

If successful, this less invasive and potentially more affordable alternative to traditional implants and dentures could revolutionize dental care, with an initial focus on children born with hypodontia (missing multiple permanent teeth) and a public release targeted for 2030, though the initial trial primarily assesses safety, researchers are optimistic about early signs of tooth regrowth.

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The U.S. vaccine advisory committee, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s group (ACIP), has voted to end the ...
08/12/2025

The U.S. vaccine advisory committee, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s group (ACIP), has voted to end the recommendation that all babies receive the Hepatitis B (Hep B) shot at birth.

The new guidance recommends the birth dose only for infants whose mothers test positive for the virus or were not tested.

For babies whose mothers test negative, the decision is now left to parents and their doctors—a move toward "shared clinical decision-making," with the option to start the series at 2 months old.

This controversial change, made due to concerns over very low risk in some infants and inadequate long-term safety data, has been criticized by many public health experts who fear it could reverse the dramatic 99% drop in childhood Hep B infections.

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WHO Member States today concluded their latest round of intensive negotiations aimed at strengthening global health secu...
07/12/2025

WHO Member States today concluded their latest round of intensive negotiations aimed at strengthening global health security. Countries agreed to resume deliberations in January, underscoring their shared commitment and the urgency required to make the world safer from future pandemics.

Earlier this year, Purity wasn’t even sure she would graduate. Lupus had taken a heavy toll on her health, and she didn’...
07/12/2025

Earlier this year, Purity wasn’t even sure she would graduate. Lupus had taken a heavy toll on her health, and she didn’t have the money to register for her nursing exams.
But she didn’t give up. She kept fighting through every challenge.
This week,she finally graduated from the Kenya Medical Training College with a first class honours— a true reminder that courage and determination can overcome even the toughest battles.

Doctor Ruth Gottesman, a widow, donated $1 billion to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, paying off the medical school...
07/12/2025

Doctor Ruth Gottesman, a widow, donated $1 billion to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, paying off the medical school tuition fees of all its poor students.

In a world that often feels cold and divided, her quiet act of generosity reminds us that there are still kind people willing to lift others up. Her humanity didn’t just change lives—it restored faith that compassion still exists among us.

Heart-attack-related deaths were once largely associated with Indians above the age of 50. Today, however, more young In...
07/12/2025

Heart-attack-related deaths were once largely associated with Indians above the age of 50. Today, however, more young Indians are dying from the disease — a growing concern that is raising serious alarm.

Inside the SHA Deal between Kenya and the USA
05/12/2025

Inside the SHA Deal between Kenya and the USA

World Health Organisation Declares Kenya free of Sleeping sickness
05/12/2025

World Health Organisation Declares Kenya free of Sleeping sickness

Latest Ebola Outbreak declared over
05/12/2025

Latest Ebola Outbreak declared over

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