Daily Archives: September 11, 2023

Bangladesh Hit by Worst Dengue Outbreak on Record

Bangladesh is experiencing its most severe dengue outbreak on record, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, partly blaming climate change for contributing to the spread of such mosquito-borne diseases. Since the outbreak began in April, more than 135,000 dengue cases and 650 deaths have been recorded in the world’s eighth most populous country, the U.N.…

Vitamin C and E supplements may make lung cancers grow faster

Taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E may cause lung cancers to grow bigger and spread by stimulating the formation of blood vessels within tumors, according to a study in mice. One researcher has stressed that people with the condition shouldn’t try to avoid these antioxidants in their diet, but getting more than…