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Navigating the Complexities of Passive Euthanasia: New Guidelines and Their Impact on Doctors

The recent draft guidelines for passive euthanasia proposed by India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have sparked considerable debate among healthcare professionals. While the intention behind these guidelines is to provide clarity in critical situations, experts have expressed concerns that they may increase legal scrutiny and emotional stress for doctors. This article explores the… Read More »

Boosting Life Expectancy: The Impact of Reducing Smoking Rates

Recent research published in The Lancet Public Health reveals a promising insight: cutting smoking rates to just 5% of current levels by 2050 could lead to a significant increase in life expectancy. This could result in an additional year of life for men and an increase of 0.2 years for women. This article explores the… Read More »

Dengue Cases Surge in 2024: Understanding the Global Impact and How to Stay Safe

As dengue fever cases reach record highs globally in 2024, the world is grappling with the severity of this mosquito-borne viral infection. Over 12 million cases have been reported worldwide, with more than 8,000 deaths in 86 countries. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dengue is crucial in tackling this growing health crisis.… Read More »

COVID Vaccines Do Not Impact Infection

Considering the scale of the mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19, if the shots were working as advertised, we’d have vaccine-induced herd immunity already. As of October 28, 2021, 6.94 billion doses of COVID-19 jabs had been administered, equating to 49% of the world population having received at least one dose.1 Add to that the fact… Read More »