Palm oil in common household products is destroying the World’s ‘Orangutan Capital’
By Laurel Sutherlin Author Bio: Laurel Sutherlin is the senior communications strategist for Rainforest Action Network and a contributor to the Observatory. He is a lifelong environmental and human rights campaigner, naturalist, and outdoor educator with a passion for birds…
Statement by Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew World Diabetes Day
My Fellow Citizens and Residents, I am pleased to officially open the St. Kitts Diabetes Association Week of Activities in honour of World Diabetes Day which is celebrated on November 14. This is a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness…
Stakeholder Engagement Session with OECS on EU/ CARIFORUM Climate Change and Health Project and Project Sustainability
Monday, October 30, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) recently participated in a Stakeholder Engagement Session on the EU/CARIFORUM Climate Change and Health Project: Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems In The Caribbean with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). …
OECS 8th Annual Meeting of Early Childhood Development Leaders focused on Equity and Inclusion
Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Development were high on the education agenda at the 8th Annual Regional Meeting of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Leaders held on October 23-24, 2023. The meeting was convened by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission…
Drones could save lives during cardiac arrest
Adobe Stock) Drones might prove a feasible way to deliver lifesaving defibrillators to cardiac arrests in remote areas, a new research simulation suggests. Delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by drone could dramatically improve emergency response times in both urban and…
8 heart healthy steps can slow aging by 6 years
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison from Newsmax Scientists have defined eight health measures that can slow the body’s aging process. Experts will present their findings at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions conference in Philadelphia this week. Researchers examined data from 6,500…
New toothpaste could inhibit Adult Peanut allergy
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts and other foods simply brush their allergies away. Doctors already treat some food allergy patients with oral immunotherapy — feeding them…
New device induces lucid dreams on demand
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax startup company called Prophetic is developing a wearable device that will elicit lucid dreams. The device, called Halo, will help spark the unique experience of lucid dreaming when desired. According to WebMD, lucid dreams are when…
Messe Frankfurt expands into Indonesia with launch of Asiabike Jakarta in 2024
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Jakarta, 31 October, 2023 – With its commitment to net zero by 2060, renewable energy and green innovation are increasingly topping the list of development priorities for Indonesia. Now, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd is stepping forward with…
Why testosterone declines in aging men
adobe stock From Newsmax Men’s testosterone levels remain pretty steady until age 70. After that, production of the male sex hormone starts to decline, new research indicates. This begs the question: Is testosterone loss among seniors really a function of…
