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3 Jan

US surgeon general urges cancer warnings on alcohol, shares drop

With the Biden administration in its final two weeks, it is unclear if the initiative will gain traction.

31 Dec 2024

China affirms it shared Covid info 'without holding anything back'

29 Dec 2024

Netanyahu hospitalized, set for prostate removal surgery

24 Dec 2024

Trump team plans early WHO exit in second term

18 Dec 2024

Russia unveils plans for free mRNA cancer vaccine by 2025

13 Dec 2024

Scientists warn of risks in 'mirror life' microbe research

4 Dec 2024

Increased suicide rates hit 'Israel' amid war

22 Nov 2024

US FDA finds widely used asthma drug impacts the brain: Reuters

20 Nov 2024

Over 30% of Afghanistan's population lacks access to health services

Russia unveils plans for free mRNA cancer vaccine by 2025

Alexander Gintsburg, the center's director, reported that the vaccine demonstrated effectiveness in inhibiting tumor growth and preventing metastases.

Scientists warn of risks in 'mirror life' microbe research

Experts caution that mirror bacteria, created from mirror images of natural molecules, could pose a threat to humans, animals, and plants by potentially causing deadly infections.

Increased suicide rates hit 'Israel' amid war

Israeli settlers and soldiers find themselves at risk of suicide and deep psychological trauma and distress as a direct result of their wars on Gaza and Lebanon.

US FDA finds widely used asthma drug impacts the brain: Reuters

Research has revealed that the asthma drug Singulair (montelukast) may bind to brain receptors associated with mood and mental health, raising concerns about its potential neuropsychiatric effects.

Over 30% of Afghanistan's population lacks access to health services

Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi expresses concerns over the distribution of expired medicines and substandard medical equipment by international organizations.

MSF Denmark urges government to allow treatment of Gaza's injured

Doctors Without Borders Denmark has called on the government to reconsider its position of preventing Palestinian patients from receiving medical care in the country.

Childbirth in Gaza: Once joyous occasion, now struggle for survival

International physicians working alongside local Palestinian healthcare workers have documented the breakdown of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure during medical missions, as per The Lancet.

Trauma, suicide plaguing Israeli soldiers upon return from Gaza: CNN

The Israeli occupation has revealed that it provides care for thousands of soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health issues resulting from their experiences in the war on Gaza.

'Israel' preventing WHO to enter North Gaza for polio vax campaign

The World Health Organization reiterates urgent calls for the Israeli occupation to permit vaccinations for children against polio in northern Gaza.

1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa: CDC

Most deaths have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the outbreak's epicenter, which began a vaccination campaign earlier this month.

ICRC deploys surgical team amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

The ICRC is deploying a surgical team in Lebanon amid the escalating humanitarian crisis and ongoing Israeli targeting of healthcare facilities and workers.

Israeli crimes in Gaza constitute 'psychological terrorism': UN expert

Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN special rapporteur on the right to health, has highlighted the severe impact of the ongoing war on the mental health of Gaza's residents.

Sedative sales skyrocket in 'Israel' by 204% since last October

The research by Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) highlights a significant increase in sedative sales within the Israeli entity, with a 204 percent surge since 7 October 2023.

Ex-UK PM Johnson reveals planned UK COVID ‘raid’ on NATO ally

Boris Johnson discloses a covert 2021 plan by British military officials to seize COVID-19 vaccines from a Dutch factory during a UK-EU dispute.

US healthcare system comes in last among peer nations, report reveals

Despite Americans spending nearly twice as much as people in other countries, the US ranks poorly among a list of 10 peer nations.

Superbugs may kill 39m by 2050 amid rising drug resistance: Lancet

Approximately 1.91 million people are expected to die worldwide each year by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), whereby bacteria evolve, resulting in drugs losing their effectiveness.

Cholera death toll reaches 315: Sudan Health Ministry

Sudan is suffering through simultaneously from flooding and an epidemic amid the infighting between the Army and Rapid Support Forces, with millions of displaced suffering the brunt of the war.

One quarter of injuries in Gaza are 'life-changing': WHO

The World Health Organization estimates that there have been between 13,455 and 17,550 cases of "severe limb injuries" in parallel with the ongoing destruction of Gaza's health system.

US reports first bird flu case not linked to animal contact

Bird flu is typically found in wild birds and poultry but has recently been detected in mammals, including cattle outbreaks this year.

Doctors Without Borders blames 'Israel' for polio outbreak in Gaza

“The resurgence of polio in Gaza is a consequence of the continuous destruction of the infrastructure and health system by Israeli forces,” MSF said in a statement.

Gaza parents fear for children as polio threat adds to genocide

Polio vaccination efforts are expected to face significant challenges following the re-emergence of the disease in the region, as the Israeli war machine has systemically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system.

Polio vaccine campaign for children starts in Gaza

An unspecified number of Palestinian children receive their first dose of the vaccine at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Gaza government urges ceasefire amid polio vaccination campaign

The government in Gaza is urging for a ceasefire to allow a widespread vaccination campaign to combat polio.

Gaza's polio outbreak will not spare Israelis: Foreign Policy

A Foreign Policy piece addresses the effect of the poliovirus on Israelis, while discussing the destruction of Gaza's health system that resulted in the outbreak of the disease, proposing solutions that are generally applicable under ideal conditions.