US FDA approves Merck’s therapy for rare lung condition
GHealth News – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Merck’s (MRK.N), opens new tab treatment for adults with high…
Category: NCDs
The Relationship Between Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
Blood pressure and heart rate go hand-in-hand in most people’s minds. After all, these two vital signs usually are measured at the same…
Countries Reaffirm Commitment to ‘Global NCD Compact’ on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
With lifestyle and diet risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) exacerbated by climate change and air pollution, a group of national…
Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack
By Victoria Stokes If you have type 2 diabetes you’re probably aware that the condition puts you at an increased risk of…
Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help
By Melanie Radzicki McManus These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on…
Why Hypertension, Heart Attack, Stroke Risks are Higher in the Winter
By Beth Ann Mayer You may have heard that your mood can take a dip in the winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a…
Ozempic: How a TikTok weight loss trend caused a global diabetes drug shortage – and health concerns
By Oceane Duboust & Natalie Huet A diabetes drug is facing shortages worldwide and causing health concerns as social media users boast its…
NCDs kill more people than infectious diseases and should get a Global Fund
By Kaushik Ramaiya Noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for 41 million deaths each year. That’s more than…
Insulin and health technology manufacturers make commitments in support of WHO asks
GHealth News – WHO hosted several private sector entities who have expressed new commitments and proposed contributions to requested WHO…
Sleep duration matters for heart health, according to new recommendations
GHealth News – If you needed another reason to get enough sleep, here it is: It may help your heart…