Browsing: Health

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has announced that, effective January 2025, genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati citizens undergoing premarital screenings. This measure aligns with the UAE’s national health strategy and the objectives of the Emirati Genome Programme,

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

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about emerging global threats, highlighting that the risk of pandemics is growing. A report released today by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), a joint initiative supported

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

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

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

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.

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

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,

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