Exercise and Erectile Dysfunction: What you should know

Excessive exercise doesn’t cause erectile dysfunction (ED), but it can increase certain health risks. While regular exercise has many well-known health benefits, excessive exercise may have some health risks. Some research suggests excessive exercise may increase the risk of bone health issues, nutritional deficiencies, and low testosterone levels. But there’s no evidence suggesting that too much exercise … Continue reading Exercise and Erectile Dysfunction: What you should know

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Is diabetes a deadly disease?

Diabetes is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease. It affects how the body uses blood sugar (glucose), which is essential for energy. Here are some key points: Types of Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: Usually starts in childhood or adolescence. The body doesn’t produce insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes: More common … Continue reading Is diabetes a deadly disease?

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How to boost motivation when depressed

Lack of motivation is a symptom of depression, though it can have other causes. Treatment, along with some practices, may help improve your motivation. Depression can cause a lack of motivation, but medications and other health conditions, such as ADHD, can also contribute. For example, you may lack motivation if you’re having difficulty coping with an … Continue reading How to boost motivation when depressed

Houthi missile strike on vessel in Red Sea kills 3 people

A Houthi missile attack has killed three sailors on a Red Sea merchant ship, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed. They are the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world's busiest trade lanes. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged … Continue reading Houthi missile strike on vessel in Red Sea kills 3 people

Gaza under ‘serious threat’ from famine, deaths

Famine looms in Gaza - when could one be declared? Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, has said suffering in Gaza is now at the point of tipping into famine. Starvation has been widely reported from inside Gaza, particularly in the north, where aid has rarely been delivered. Here MEZIESBLOG looks at how famine is classified … Continue reading Gaza under ‘serious threat’ from famine, deaths

US urges Iran to dilute all near-weapons-grade uranium

The US has called on Iran to dilute all of its enriched uranium that could be used in the future to create nuclear weapons.  Reports suggest Tehran has enriched the fuel to 60% purity - shy of the 90% required for weapons-grade levels.  The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a confidential report to … Continue reading US urges Iran to dilute all near-weapons-grade uranium

Gant completes UK visit

MEZIESBLOG brings you a bit more on Benny Gantz' visit to the UK.  The Israeli war cabinet minister met with Rishi Sunak, Lord David Cameron and national security adviser Tim Barrow, an Israeli government handout read.  "Minister Gantz firstly, and most importantly, thanked the UK for their efforts until now and stressed the importance of … Continue reading Gant completes UK visit

Cameron lays out ‘tough but necessary’ talks with Gantz

Lord David Cameron has outlined what he called a "tough but necessary" discussion with Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz in London today.  "I made clear the steps Israel must take to increase aid into Gaza, and the UK's deep concern about the prospect of a military offensive in Rafah," Lord Cameron said.  "These are … Continue reading Cameron lays out ‘tough but necessary’ talks with Gantz

Palestinians return to shattered homes (pictures)

These images show Palestinians returning to their shattered homes in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The area has seen some of the most intense fighting of the war and a continuing air campaign above the city has left many residential streets devastated.  These Palestinians have returned to recover what they can from from their homes. 

Israel making ‘fake promises’ of ceasefire as it burns my city, Gaza father says

An electrician in Gaza has described his city as being "burnt upside down" by Israeli bombing. Shaban Abdel-Raouf, who has five children, said dozens of people were dying every day in Khan Younis. "Khan Younis is being burnt upside down, while America claims it wants to protect the civilians," he said. "Israel has been destroying … Continue reading Israel making ‘fake promises’ of ceasefire as it burns my city, Gaza father says

IDF claims it killed Hamas rocket operative

The Israel Defence Forces claims it has killed a Hamas operative responsible for firing rockets at Israeli troops from central Gaza.  "[Omar Atiya Daruish] Aladdiny was a Hamas operative for several decades, responsible for embedding its rocket arsenal in Gaza and firing rockets at Israel since 2008," the IDF said in a statement.  Israel claimed … Continue reading IDF claims it killed Hamas rocket operative

RED SEA CRISIS: Significant and grave development in shipping crisis

An international affairs editor has offered his immediate thoughts on the deaths of two sailors in a Houthi missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden.  "This is a significant and grave development," he says.  "The Houthis have been attacking shipping for some months now, but this is the first time that … Continue reading RED SEA CRISIS: Significant and grave development in shipping crisis

British embassy confirms 2 dead after Houthi attack

Two people are dead after a Houthi attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, the British embassy in Yemen has confirmed.  They are the first people to die in Houthi attacks on shipping. "At least two innocent sailors have died," a statement read.  "This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis … Continue reading British embassy confirms 2 dead after Houthi attack

‘Fatalities’ in attack on ship in Gulf of Aden

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden has caused "fatalities", two US officials have told Associated Press.  Another shipping source told Reuters news agency that three sailors were missing and four others were badly burned. The Barbados-flagged True Confidence is no longer under the command of the … Continue reading ‘Fatalities’ in attack on ship in Gulf of Aden

DEPLORABLE: Families shelter in Rafah tents (pictures)

In a tent city constructed around Rafah, Palestinian families are sheltering on the sands near the border with Egypt. With Israel having carried out ground offensives in much of the rest of the territory, the southern city now hosts approximately 1.5 million people. Israel has continued to bomb Rafah and threatens to launch an offensive … Continue reading DEPLORABLE: Families shelter in Rafah tents (pictures)