health

Cashing in on women’s health

Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard, some unscrupulous companies are cashing in on the movement.

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

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Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.

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In December 2022, Pakistan repealed the penal code criminalising attempted suicide. Now the focus can shift to better understanding the scope of the crisis.

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More countries are realising that punishing individuals doesn’t prevent them from acting on suicidal thoughts but simply puts them in greater distress.

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With prenatal genetic screening now routine, it’s relevant to ask whether prospective parents or scientists understand enough about the results.

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‘Rare’ diseases are anything but. And with cheaper DNA sequencing, patients’ lives will be transformed.

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Cheaper DNA sequencing promises a world of health benefits. But to realise these, careful and sensitive storage of DNA data is vital.

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More Indonesians are eating fish as part of their regular diet but microplastics do make it risky. There are ways to mitigate that risk.

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There’s a lot to learn about the health effects of microplastics, but as humans consume more of it there is intensifying urgency to uncover the full picture.

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Combining several technologies to create a digital replica of an athlete’s body has made a giant leap forward in understanding what goes on.

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The Indigenous people’s respect for the land and their traditional agricultural practices can teach us to adapt to extreme weather conditions.

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