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The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a second malaria vaccine last week. The decision could offer a less costly and readily available shot to help fight the disease. Britain’s Oxford University developed the new three-shot vaccine along with the Serum Institute of India. Research suggests it is more than 75 percent effective. The vaccine can protect people for another year with an additional shot called a booster. Tedros said the shot would cost about $2 to $4 and could be available in some countries next year. Earlier this year, health officials in the African countries of Ghana and Burkina Faso also approved the vaccine. The WHO approved the first malaria vaccine in 2021. The U.N. agency described the vaccine development as an “historic” effort to end the deadly disease in Africa. The continent is home to most of the world’s estimated 200 million malaria cases and 400,000 malari...

Generally, the more you drink, the greater your cancer odds. Heavy drinkers, who down two or three drinks every day, are most likely to get cancer and to die from it. Even if you’re a light drinker (no more than three drinks a week) your chances are still higher than for teetotalers.Alcohol ups your chances of cancer in at least seven parts of your body. They include your: Liver. This organ’s main job is to filter blood and toxins. And alcohol is toxic to liver cells. Heavy drinking can inflame and scar your liver. Too much alcohol can double your chances of liver cancer compared to drinking no alcohol. Mouth and throat. We have some of the strongest evidence for this. Heavy drinkers are five times as likely as nondrinkers to get cancer here. That’s because booze damages cells in these tissues. And the danger gets even bigger if you light up as well, since ...

Cancer starts when a cell is somehow altered so that it multiplies out of control. A tumor is a mass composed of a cluster of such abnormal cells. Benign, or noncancerous, tumors do not spread to other parts of thCancers continue to grow and spread by direct extension or through a process called metastasis, whereby the malignant cells travel through the lymphatic or blood vessels -- eventually forming new tumors in other parts of the body.e body, and do not create new tumors. Malignant, or cancerous, tumors crowd out healthy cells, interfere with body functions, and draw nutrients from body tissues. Cancers continue to grow and spread by direct extension or through a process called metastasis, whereby the malignant cells travel through the lymphatic or blood vessels -- eventually forming new tumors in other parts of the body. The major types of cancer are carcinoma, sarcoma, melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia. Carcinomas -- the most commonly diagnosed...

Financial wellness can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. Here are several ways in which financial wellness can affect your health: What Is Financial Wellness? Financial wellness is a state where you’re able to fully meet your money-related needs right now and later on in life. If you’re financially well, you’ll feel secure about your financial future. You won’t be overly stressed about money and will be able to enjoy life comfortably. To be financially well, it’s important that you have financial literacy. This is the knowledge and training that help you control your finances. Financial literacy includes the ability to invest money for retirement, create and use a household budget, or speak with an expert about large purchases. Reduced Stress: Financial stability can lead to reduced stress levels. Constant worry about money, debt, or not being able to meet basic needs can contribute to chronic stress, which is linked to a range of physical and mental ...

Avoiding food allergies involves taking precautionary measures to reduce the risk of encountering allergenic foods. If you or someone you know has a known food allergy, here are some steps to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions: 1-Identify Allergens: Know which foods you or the person with the allergy are allergic to. Common allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. 2-Avoid Cross-Contamination: 3-Use separate cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment for allergenic and non-allergenic foods. Wash all utensils thoroughly after each use to avoid traces of allergens. Be Cautious When Dining Out: 4-Inform restaurant staff about the food allergy. Ask about ingredients and preparation methods. Choose restaurants that have experience handling food allergies. Educate Others: 5-Make sure family, friends, and caregivers are aware of the food allergy and understand how to avoid allergenic foods. Plan Meals and Snacks Ahead: 6-When possi...