The virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate during adulthood, causing the painful, itchy rash known as shingles. The chickenpox vaccine appears to protect against shingles, according to a large new analysis. Anyone who got infected with chickenpox as a child is at risk of later developing shingles, a painful, blistering rash that usually appears on […]

  Surging violence, ixpansion are causing serious harm to civilians across the West Bank, making everyday life untenable for the civilian population. This year alone, dozens of Palestinians have been killed, hundreds injured and many more displaced. Homes and property have been damaged or destroyed, leaving many without shelter or livelihoods. “The frequent and severe […]

Cucumbers are a staggering 95 percent water, making them one of the most hydrating foods we can eat. Millions of the salad vegetables – which are technically a fruit because they develop from a flower and contain seeds – are enjoyed by Britons every year. They get added to salads, chopped into crudites to be […]

Carbs have been getting a bad rap in recent years – some say unfairly. Blame low-carb diets – the weight-loss trend that’s led many people to believe foods such as potatoes, pasta and fruit are inherently unhealthy. In truth, diet experts who actually know what they’re talking about insist this is a myth. The real […]

Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today delivered 22 tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to Sana’a to replenish dwindling stocks and support hospitals responding to a growing number of war-wounded patients in Yemen. The delivery is part of a wider emergency response to intensifying fighting that has placed health-care facilities […]

With infinite distractions on offer thanks to screens and smartphones, many of us struggle to focus. But these psychologist-backed strategies could help to clear your mind. In some ways, it’s never been easier to strike a healthy work-life balance. Many of us can split our time between the home and office, switching out the morning […]

The course aims to improve specialized knowledge and skills among IRCS personnel in trauma and pre-hospital care domains. 💬In the opening ceremony, IRCS Under-Secretary-General for Education, Research and Technology, Dr. Rajaei, said the course aims to improve staff knowledge and skill levels, bring education closer to global standards, and eventually form a specialized team for […]

A warm cup of tea can trigger sweating and lower your body temperature, but only if you’re in an airy space Could a warm cup of tea really be the key to cooling down in hot weather? Or is that just something caffeine fiends tell themselves when they’re still working through a pot of coffee […]