Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Doomscrolling (or doomsurfing) is the act of spending an excessive amount of time reading or watching a large quantity of negative, distressing, or alarming news and content online, particularly on social media and news websites. Continue reading
The Global Condom Market Outlook for the forecast period of 2026–2032 projects that the market, valued at USD 14.2 billion in 2025, is set to reach USD 25.8 billion by 2032, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. Key drivers for this robust growth include rising awareness of sexual health and contraception, escalating prevalence of STIs and HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive government health campaigns. The report highlights North America as the prominent region and notes significant market trends such as eco-friendly product development, advanced material innovation, and the rapid rise of e-commerce distribution for discreet purchases, despite facing competition from alternative contraceptives. Continue reading
The fifth annual Mental Health Action Day, is an initiative spearheaded by SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and TaskForce that brings together thousands of organisations and brands. The goal of this global movement is to shift the focus from awareness to action regarding mental health. A key element promoted this year is the A.S.K. framework (Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch) for providing emotional support. Several examples are provided of how Paramount Global and its partners, including local CBS stations and popular television shows, are supporting non-profits and encouraging communities to take concrete steps for mental well-being through various local events and initiatives. Continue reading
Aimee Grant, Swansea University
I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m misinterpreted as being rude. The person nodded and replied: “Well, everyone’s a little bit autistic.” They then shared something they struggle with, sometimes, when they haven’t had enough sleep.
May 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A Medtronic-sponsored survey highlighted a significant lack of discussion and awareness regarding heart health among women aged 30-50 in the US, despite cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death for women. Continue reading
Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, is announcing the addition of half a million records from ClinicalTrials.gov to its leading biomedical literature database, Embase. The integration will enable researchers to seamlessly view high-quality information on clinical research studies and their results alongside the peer-reviewed literature, in-press publications and conference abstracts already available in Embase. Continue reading
May 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience, explores the experiences of individuals diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Continue reading
GammaPod represents a true revolution in the treatment of breast cancer: it allows the safe and precise administration of high doses of radiation to the tumor because, unlike conventional radiotherapy equipment, designed to treat tumors in all areas of the body, GammaPod was invented and designed to treat only breast cancer. Continue reading
Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Surgeon General of the U.S. has called for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages, citing studies linking alcohol consumption to at least seven types of cancer. A recent review of research supports this, showing a correlation between higher alcohol intake and increased cancer risk, particularly breast cancer. Continue reading
Diseases are best fought when those in the high-risk bracket understand as to what are the risk factors involved. It is true that you cannot avoid the genetic factor but you can still keep the situation in your control by making a few changes in your current approach to life and living. Continue reading