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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12: The Critical Triad for Healthy Red Blood Cell Formation

New research reveals how iron, folate, and vitamin B12 form a critical triad for red blood cell formation, with the…

Study shows liver recovers from exercise in 6 hours, muscles need 24 hours

New research reveals liver glycogen recovers within 6 hours after intense exercise, while muscles need 24 hours for complete restoration…

Severe Iodine Deficiency in Early Pregnancy Linked to Lower Verbal Intelligence at Age 15

15-year UK study of 1,200+ mother-child pairs shows severe first-trimester iodine deficiency predicts 4-point lower verbal intelligence scores at age…

Wood Burning Stoves: Hidden Climate and Health Threats Beyond Air Pollution

Wood burning stoves contribute significantly to climate change through supply chain emissions and black carbon release, challenging assumptions about biomass…

England Issues First Amber Heat Health Alerts as Death Risk Rises

UK Health Security Agency issues amber heat alerts across five English regions, warning of significant death risk among over-65s and…

UK’s Healthy Life Expectancy Falls: A Population Health Crisis Emerges

UK healthy life expectancy has declined since peaking in 2012-14, marking the first sustained reversal in population health gains since…

Nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints, not replacing drug mechanisms

New 2025 analysis reveals nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints like inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, rather than directly targeting…

Folic Acid Fortification Reduces Neural Tube Defects by 36% Despite MTHFR Gene Concerns

Folic acid fortification has reduced neural tube defects by 36% globally, including in people with MTHFR gene variants. Despite claims…