Category : Health
WHO report highlights top 17 pathogens in need of new vaccines
MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a landmark study published in eBioMedicine, identifying 17 pathogens that pose significant health risks and are in urgent need of vaccine development. This extensive research is the first global initiative to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on a range of critical factors, including disease......
WHO report highlights new global pandemic risks for 2024
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 global preparedness....
FDA approves Cobenfy, the first schizophrenia drug in 30 years
MENA Newswire News Desk: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy, a new medication for the treatment of schizophrenia, marking the first major advance in this area in more than three decades. Cobenfy, developed by Bristol Myers Squibb, is a twice-daily oral medication that combines two drugs, xanomeline and trospium chloride, offering......
Alcohol linked to over 5% of global cancer cases, study reveals
Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk....
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak under USDA scrutiny
Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout the facility, according to newly released records. Boar’s Head initiated......
Summer wave spikes COVID-19 levels in South Korean sewage
South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities has seen a near doubling over the past week, a clear indicator of......
Italy, Korea, France ramp up response to MPox threat
Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread. In Italy, health authorities have noted a significant spike in MPox cases, prompting......
Cooking oil scandal in China sparks increase in demand for home oil presses
A recent scandal involving cooking oil in China has led to a surge in local demand for home oil presses, reflecting growing concerns about food safety. Authorities have launched an investigation following reports that a major state-owned company used fuel tankers to transport cooking oil. The revelation has sparked widespread......
Healthy lifestyles could slash cancer rates by 40%
A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects of smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and obesity, all significant contributors to cancer......
FDA finds cancer-linked dye in widely distributed soda drinks
In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages manufactured by the Charles Boggini Company, which are widely distributed and sold......