Study finds healthy weight and exercise key to cutting cancer risk
Maintaining a healthy waist size and regular exercise reduces cancer risks by 15%, according to a groundbreaking study involving 315,000 people, highlighting the need for...
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New FDA rules redefine healthy foods to prioritize nutrient-rich options
The FDA redefines "healthy" food after 30 years, prioritizing nutrient-rich options and excluding sugary snacks to combat chronic diseases in the U.S....
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers prompts urgent recalls
A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has affected 68 people in 19 states, prompting urgent recalls by FDA. Consumers are warned to discard recalled cucumbers...
Genetic testing becomes mandatory for premarital screenings in UAE by 2025
Effective January 2025, the UAE mandates genetic testing for Emiratis in premarital screenings, aiming to reduce hereditary disease risks, aided by the Emirati Genome Programme....
WHO calls for a reset in pandemic preparedness efforts globally
The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger...
Abu Dhabi gears up to host WHO EMT global meeting this November
Abu Dhabi will host the sixth WHO EMT Global Meeting, gathering health professionals and leaders to strengthen global emergency health responses....
WHO calls for renewed vigilance against COVID-19 and respiratory diseases
WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and...
FDA greenlights Cobenfy, marking first new schizophrenia drug in decades
The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and...
FTC accuses drug managers of raising insulin prices
The FTC has filed a lawsuit against the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of artificially raising insulin prices and increasing costs for patients....
South Korea faces sharp rise in COVID-19 detected in wastewater
South Korea's latest data shows a rapid increase in COVID-19 levels in wastewater, reflecting a larger summer outbreak....