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UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive

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DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed at helping save 3...
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WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

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LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the...
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Researchers advance production of low calorie sugar alternative

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MENA Newswire, BOSTON: Scientists at Tufts University say they have developed a more efficient way to make tagatose, a naturally occurring “rare sugar” that tastes close to...
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DRC outbreak kills 50 as unknown disease spreads rapidly

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A deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 50 people within hours, prompting WHO investigations as officials race to determine the...
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Indonesia launches free health screenings for all citizens

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Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening initiative, offering annual check-ups to all citizens to detect diseases early and reduce preventable deaths....
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Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support

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WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case...
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French authorities warn of Viagra-laced honey flooding the black market

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French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs in 2024, raising health concerns over a growing black-market trend involving dangerous, drug-laced...
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FDA proposes front-labeling system to fight chronic disease nationwide

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The FDA’s proposed front-labeling system highlights key nutrients linked to chronic diseases, empowering consumers to make healthier choices and encouraging food manufacturers to reformulate products....