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The Paris region has been affected by the annual bronchiolitis epidemic, according to Santé publique France. The disease primarily affects infants and, while usually mild, can lead to complications requiring hospitalization. During the week ending October 26, “syndromic......
Since 2023, several drugs — including antibiotics, fever reducers, corticosteroids, and asthma treatments — have been closely monitored by the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) as part of its winter plan. This winter, marked by flu syndromes, sore throats,......
The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......
Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a substance banned in food products in France since 2020 and in the European Union since 2022 due to its potential carcinogenic properties, have been detected in human breast milk, infant formula, and commercial milk, according to a study published last week......
After more than three years of intense negotiations, member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) reached a historic consensus on a new agreement aimed at strengthening global preparedness and response to future pandemics. "This evening marks a milestone in our collective journey toward......
France has reported its first case of a new variant of the mpox virus, according to the health ministry. This comes weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) upheld its highest alert level regarding the ongoing epidemic. The confirmed case involves the clade 1b variant, identified in the Brittany......
Belgium is set to become a trailblazer among European Union countries by banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2025. The decision, driven by health and environmental concerns, marks a significant step toward stricter tobacco regulations in the region. Belgian Health Minister......
French health authorities have raised alarm over the use of Brazilian hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid, a substance linked to acute kidney injury. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has urged consumers to avoid these products after......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an ambitious six-month plan aimed at halting the spread of mpox, a growing global health concern. The $135 million Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, unveiled in Doha, spans from September 2024 to February 2025 and represents a comprehensive approach......
A Japanese Phenomenon Goes Global Originating in Japan, the hikikomori phenomenon is characterized by prolonged social withdrawal, often lasting years. Initially a response to Japan's societal pressures, it has gained attention worldwide, challenging our understanding of social isolation. Coined......
More than 40 Olympic athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris, reflecting a global resurgence of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, hailed as the first post-pandemic Games, are now contending with a rise in COVID-19 cases among athletes,......
A new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has highlighted the alarming decline in fertility rates across its member countries. This trend poses a significant risk of demographic decline, which could lead to severe economic and social challenges for future generations.......
In a significant stride towards combating infant bronchiolitis, the French National Authority for Health (Haute Autorité de Santé, HAS) has granted approval for the first-ever vaccine targeting this debilitating condition. Designed for pregnant women in their third trimester, this pioneering......
