Toronto: Canadian health authorities have confirmed the first case of the Andes hantavirus in the country. The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, on May 11. (REUTERS) That confirmation came on Sunday from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), which said…
Spinal muscular atrophy patients have urged the Hong Kong government to expand subsidised medicine options for adults to increase their chances for a better quality of life, with some saying their condition deteriorated after growing up without affordable care. Lui Man-lam, president of the Hong Kong Neuro-Muscular Disease Association, said at a press conference on…
Designed to simulate up to 40 years of skin aging under various lifestyle, dietary and environmental conditions, the tool offers a new visualization layer for stakeholders across wellness, nutrition and dietary supplement sectors. “This visualization turns abstract health advice into undeniable reality, motivating action today for a longer, healthier tomorrow,” Anastasia Georgievskaya, CEO and co-founder…
I look like I’m about 28. Or maybe 38. That’s according to Harvard’s “FaceAge” algorithm, which uses photos to determine a person’s supposed biological age — meant as a quick proxy for wellness. This app is one of several new efforts to turn selfies into diagnostic tools. There’s one for diagnosing nasal congestion, another for…