Daisy Ridley, widely recognized for portraying Rey in Star Wars, has revealed her struggle with Graves' disease, a thyroid condition. Diagnosed in September 2023, Ridley recounted her experiences with the debilitating symptoms and the significant lifestyle changes she's had to make. Through her openness, she aims to raise awareness and encourage better health vigilance among women.
The cholera outbreak in Mayotte, a French island in the Indian Ocean, has recorded close to 200 cases. The rise in infections is blamed on unsanitary conditions, with calls for improved access to clean drinking water. Two fatalities, including a child, have been reported. The outbreak’s risk remains elevated until sanitation improves.
Famed reggae MC and media personality Jahmby Koikai has died following complications from endometriosis. Battling the condition since age 13, Koikai's life was marred by chronic pain, infertility, and financial struggles for medical treatment. Her passing highlights the urgent need for better endometriosis awareness and healthcare in Kenya.
Innovative startup BrainBridge unveiled a groundbreaking head transplant machine, integrating AI and robotics to transfer a human head to a new body. This concept aims to push medical boundaries and offer new hope for life-threatening conditions, but faces skepticism over feasibility and ethics.
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