A new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that implementing stronger regulations to lower levels of fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) would benefit the health of all Americans, with Black Americans and low-income Americans likely to reap the most benefits, including a lower risk of premature death.
Medicine
Innovative Technologies Transforming Stem Cell Manufacturing for Safer and More Effective Treatments
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently testing a new robotic system called the CellQualia Intelligent Cell Processing System, which has the potential to revolutionize the production of stem cell-based therapeutics. Stem cells are valuable in medicine because they can replace damaged or lost cells due to diseases.
Towards Sustainable Healthcare: India’s Model of Affordable Medicine and Sanitary Pads
During the Jan Aushdhi Diwas 2023 event held in Dwarka, Delhi on Tuesday, Bhupender Yadav, the Indian Union Minister for Employment and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that over 9,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the nation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking Healthcare to New Heights: Drones for Emergency Medicine Delivery
The Char Dham yatra, a pilgrimage that draws people from across India, is set to receive a boost in health support and emergency management infrastructure from the Indian government. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced plans for a three-layered healthcare system to be put in place for pilgrims.
The Impact of Our Diets on the Environment: A Study on Carbon Footprint and Nutrition Quality
According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, our food system is responsible for one-third of global emissions, and animal agriculture alone accounts for 14% of these emissions.