Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
WHO warns of nicotine pouch epidemic targeting youth as sales surge globally
The WHO has issued a formal alert over nicotine pouches rapidly proliferating among youth, warning that aggressive marketing and regulatory…
Harsh Parenting Linked to Weaker Stress Regulation in Children, New Research Shows
Children exposed to harsh parenting demonstrate significantly impaired development of stress regulation mechanisms, with neurobiological changes in brain regions controlling…
Weight cycling does not increase mortality risk, major study finds
A prospective cohort study has found no significant association between weight cycling and increased mortality risk, challenging a long-held clinical…
World ‘Moving Backwards’ on Pandemic Preparedness as Disease Outbreaks Surge, GPMB Warns
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that infectious disease outbreaks are becoming deadlier and more frequent while the world moves…
Pre-consultation AI doctor sessions improve cancer patient understanding and reduce anxiety
An artificial intelligence-powered virtual doctor session before in-person oncology consultations significantly improves patient understanding of cancer diagnosis and reduces pre-appointment…
FDA Official Who Questioned COVID Vaccines and Antidepressants Exits Amid Regulatory Shifts
A senior FDA official known for questioning COVID-19 vaccine safety profiles and antidepressant efficacy claims has departed the agency, highlighting…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Why 70% of Cases Go Undiagnosed
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly PCOS, affects 7–12% of women globally, yet up to 70% remain undiagnosed. A recent…
Grape consumption alters gene expression and improves skin health, study finds
New research links regular grape consumption to changes in skin cell gene expression, including increased collagen production and reduced inflammatory…