Category: Health/Science

By Luke Allen The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak a global health emergency following a significant surge in cases across multiple African countries. This decision comes as WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accepted the advice of the emergency committee, emphasizing the critical need for international attention and resources to combat…

Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a strategic move to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals, Singapore has embarked on an ambitious recruitment drive to attract Filipino health workers, including nurses and allied health professionals. The initiative, spearheaded by Singaporean Ambassador Constance See, aims to tap into the…

Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a significant and somewhat startling development, medically assisted death (MAID) has become the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada for the year 2022. This statistic highlights the increasing acceptance and utilization of MAID since its legalization in June 2016, reflecting both societal attitudes…

Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In recent years, the quest for healthier eating has led to the popularity of zero-calorie sweeteners, such as erythritol, especially among those adhering to low-carb and keto diets. However, emerging research has raised significant concerns about the safety of erythritol, specifically its potential to…

Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a groundbreaking study conducted by the New York Federal Reserve, researchers have identified a concerning correlation between early signs of dementia and financial behavior. The Study, which analyzed 17 years of data, reveals that changes in financial habits can often be one of…