Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability, says GlobalData
Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionize industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData, a leading data & analytics company. Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData,…
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) expands support for biodiversity conservation and local environmental stewardship in the Dominican Republic
Hispaniolan Solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus). Credit: Lucy Emery. Trinidad and Tobago, 24 September 2024 – The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), in its role as the Regional Implementation Team for the current CEPF…
ASICS public service announcement warns the world about workplace mental health threat
Global study shows that our mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working, but just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects [24 September 2024] – Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10…
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – September 24, 2024
From Bevan Springer, Market Place Excellence Corporation CHTA President Sanovnik Destang Sanovnik Destang, a respected hotelier from St. Lucia, has taken over as President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). His election was confirmed at CHTA’s Annual General…
Study: Epilepsy Drug Effective Against Sleep Apnea
From Newsmax Adobe Stock A European epilepsy drug could be an effective treatment for sleep apnea, a new study suggests. Patients who took sulthiame had few pauses in their breathing while asleep, as well as higher levels of blood oxygen,…
Common Skin Condition Linked to 16 Types of Cancer
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From NewsmaA new study reveals that psoriasis, a skin condition that affects an estimated 8 million Americans, could have serious health implications. The research, published in the journal Nature, determined that having psoriasis increases risk of developing 16 different types of…
New Review Rates 3 Best Ways to Stop Smoking
Adobe Stock Thinking about quitting smoking? There are three top ways to help you stop, a new review finds. According to the study, folks wanting to quit should turn to: “Quitting smoking is difficult, and some people find it harder to quit…
Drug-Resistant Superbugs Could Kill Millions by 2050
AFP Infections of drug-resistant superbugs are projected to kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, a global analysis predicted on Monday, with the researchers urging action to avoid this grim scenario. Superbugs — strains of bacteria or pathogens…
A Few Cups of Coffee Per Day Protects Your Heart
From Newsmax Adobe Stock A few cups of coffee each morning can help protect a person against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Drinking three cups of coffee a day — or about 200 to 300…
Cayman: HSA confirm senior member of its pharmacy team has been suspended
From HSA From Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Following a review of HSA’s pharmacy procedures and controls, today, September 19th 2024, a senior pharmacy staff member has been placed on required leave. This will allow for the continuation of a…
