Health
A major global study has revealed that meningitis continues to cause more than 250,000 deaths each year worldwide, highlighting the persistent threat posed by the disease despite medical progress. According to research published in The Lancet Neurology, an estimated 2.54 million cases of meningitis......
Large-scale fortification of staple foods like flour, rice, oil and salt currently prevents about 7 billion nutrient deficiencies worldwide each year at a cost of 18 cents per person. A comprehensive global study published Wednesday in The Lancet Global Health shows that enhanced and expanded programs......
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed serious concern over Cuba’s deteriorating health situation, as the island faces an ongoing energy crisis linked to fuel shortages. According to the WHO chief, healthcare systems must never be compromised by geopolitical......
The AMAL Association said its Ramadan 2026 awareness campaign aimed to draw attention to a recurring decline in blood donations during the holy month, when hospital needs remain steady and patients requiring regular transfusions continue to depend on available supplies. The campaign was developed with......
Pfizer and Valneva said their experimental Lyme disease vaccine achieved more than 70 percent efficacy in a large phase 3 clinical trial, marking a significant step toward the first approved human vaccine for the disease in more than two decades. Results from the VALOR trial showed the vaccine was 73.2......
Avian influenza cases are rising across multiple regions as migratory birds begin their annual spring movement, triggering mass culling operations and tighter biosecurity measures in North America, Europe and Asia. In the United States, more than 14.3 million birds across 84 farms have been infected......
Health authorities in England have reported a rise in meningitis cases, with the total number reaching 34 in the southeast of the country. Among these, 23 cases have been confirmed, while others remain under investigation. The outbreak, described as “unprecedented” by Wes Streeting, has......
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has announced the opening of a new innovation and operations centre in southwestern China, marking a strategic step in its global expansion and research capabilities. The facility, located in Chengdu, is designed to strengthen the company’s activities across......
A fatal case of meningococcal infection at a nuclear processing facility in La Hague has prompted urgent health measures, as authorities work to prevent further spread. The victim, an employee of Orano, died after contracting a severe form of bacterial meningitis. The sudden nature of the illness has......
Eli Lilly said its experimental drug retatrutide met all primary and secondary endpoints in a phase 3 clinical trial for type 2 diabetes, delivering significant reductions in blood sugar and body weight over 40 weeks. The TRANSCEND-T2D-1 trial involved 537 adults whose diabetes was not adequately controlled......
Long-term COVID-19, often referred to as long COVID, is associated with persistent and sometimes progressive effects on both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Evidence shows that even after the acute infection resolves, underlying inflammation and vascular damage can continue to affect organ......
A plant-based diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases. These benefits are driven by lower inflammation, improved cholesterol levels, better blood sugar control, and positive effects on gut microbiota. Outcomes depend......
Legalizing medical cannabis presents both public health benefits and risks, with outcomes largely shaped by regulation, access controls, and public education. Evidence from recent studies points to a mixed impact, combining therapeutic advantages with emerging safety concerns. Medical cannabis has demonstrated......
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