Health
In a powerful statement, 77 Nobel laureates have expressed their opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. The Nobel Prize winners, who come from diverse fields including medicine, chemistry, physics, and economics,......
On December 4, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was tragically shot and killed in New York City. The suspect remains at large, and the motive for the crime is still unclear. However, peculiar markings on the crime scene—words like “depose,” “deny,” and “delay”......
In a move that signals a shift in the U.S. approach to public health, President-elect Donald Trump has selected Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a prominent critic of Covid lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, a Stanford-trained physician and economist, gained widespread attention......
Washington, D.C.— In a landmark move, the Biden administration has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include expensive but highly effective weight-loss medications. If approved, millions of Americans suffering from obesity could access drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, hailed by......
A recent tragedy in Laos has left three Australians seriously ill, following a suspected mass methanol poisoning that has already claimed the lives of six individuals. Among the victims are two Australian nationals, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, who tragically passed away in a hospital in Thailand......
The United States has confirmed its first case of Mpox (commonly known as Monkeypox) in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Saturday. The patient recently traveled from East Africa, where the outbreak continues to spread, according to the CDC. The individual......
A historic collaboration has been established between the Akdital Group, Dassault Systèmes, and Long Island University to create Akdital Innov, a groundbreaking initiative focused on transforming healthcare in Morocco. The partnership aims to position Akdital as a center of excellence and a showcase......
A U.S. teenager from Colorado is currently battling severe health complications following a recent E. coli infection that has led to kidney failure. Just days before falling ill, she frequented McDonald's, where she enjoyed her favorite meal of Quarter Pounders. The onset of Kamberlyn's......
In a recent statement, McDonald's has clarified that the beef patties used in their Quarter Pounders are not the source of the E. coli outbreak that has affected multiple states. Testing conducted by the Colorado Agriculture Department found no traces of E. coli in the patties, leading the company......
In a proactive response to a significant E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, major fast-food chains including Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut have removed onions from select locations. This decision follows a food safety alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control......
A troubling outbreak of E. coli infections associated with McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has led to one death and numerous illnesses across ten states, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency confirmed that at least 49 individuals have fallen ill,......
One year into the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports a healthcare system on the brink of collapse. The organization's latest assessment paints a grim picture of a population struggling under relentless military operations and a severe blockade by Israeli forces. According......
In a landmark initiative unveiled at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco has joined USAID and UNICEF to launch the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. This ambitious collaboration aims to eliminate sources of lead exposure and mobilize action to eradicate childhood lead poisoning by 2040. Last......
