by Dilruwan Herath | July, 2024 | Science |
Quenching the Thirst of the Arid World: Compact Fuel-Powered Atmospheric Water Harvesters As the global population continues to surge and climate change disrupts traditional water sources, the need for innovative approaches to freshwater production has never been more...
by Dilruwan Herath | July, 2024 | Editorial |
The First COVID-19 Inquiry Report is Scathing of the UK’s Resilience & Preparedness for the Pandemic “Unless the lessons are learned, and fundamental change is implemented, that effort and cost will have been in vain when it comes to the next pandemic.” The...
by Dilruwan Herath | July, 2024 | Health |
The Digital Dilemma: How Screen Time Shapes the Developing Brain Children today are growing up in a world increasingly dominated by digital media (DM) – from smartphones and tablets to video games and social networks. The average American child now spends nearly...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Health |
Rethinking the Role of Oxygen Saturation in Assessing Childhood Illness In the late 1970s, the introduction of pulse oximetry revolutionized the way clinicians could assess blood oxygen levels. By simply clipping a small sensor on a patient’s finger or toe,...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Health, WellBeing |
Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Preventing Severe Infections In today’s world, infectious diseases continue to pose a major threat to public health. The Global Burden of Disease study estimated that in 2019, approximately 25% of all deaths worldwide were due to...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Health, WellBeing |
Busting the Myths of Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular dietary approaches in recent years, touted for its benefits in weight loss, metabolic health, and disease prevention. However, misconceptions and myths about intermittent...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Pharma |
Blockchain Revolutionizing the Pharmaceutical Industry: Ensuring Transparency, Security and Efficiency “Blockchain technology could change our world more than people imagine. Bitcoin, however, could be a bubble.” Jack Ma Business magnate, investor and philanthropist....
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Health |
The Future of Global Health: Forecasting Disease Burden to 2050 As the world continues to grapple with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and public health officials are increasingly focused on understanding what the future may hold for the...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | Health |
Semaglutide: A New Weapon Against Alcohol Use Disorder? Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) represent a major public health crisis, contributing to over 80,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Despite the serious toll, treatment options have been sorely limited...
by Dilruwan Herath | June, 2024 | AI, Technology |
Autonomous vs Human-Driven Vehicle Accidents: What the Data Reveals The promise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transform transportation with improved safety and efficiency has captivated both the public and policymakers. By automating the driving task, AVs aim to...