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WHO Says Public Health Risk from Hantavirus Remains Very Low Despite Recent Outbreak —————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the risk posed to the general public by the recent hantavirus cases remains very low, despite international concern…

WHO Labels All Aboard Hantavirus-hit Ship as High-Risk Contacts ——————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified all individuals aboard a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak as “high-risk” contacts. The recommendation includes active monitoring for 42 days after…

Omega-3 Supplements May Accelerate Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, Study Suggests ——————————- A recent study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that long-term use of omega-3 supplements could accelerate cognitive decline in older adults. The research,…

Study Identifies Key Role of Vitamin B7 in Cancer Cell Growth, Opening Path for Targeted Therapies ———————————- Researchers at University of Lausanne have discovered that certain cancer cells rely heavily on vitamin B7 (biotin) to sustain their growth, suggesting that…

Pharmaceutical Company Warns of Disruptions to Transport Routes, Supply of Life-Saving Medicines ———————————– The Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion Biopharma has warned that ongoing disruptions in shipping routes are affecting the supply of critical medicines, potentially making it more difficult to…

New bacterial discovery may advance treatment of deadly childhood disease noma ————————————- Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of bacteria that could play a key role in understanding and treating noma, a rare but often fatal disease affecting children…

Global vaccination drive delivers over 100 million doses to children ——————————————– A major international immunisation campaign launched to recover pandemic-related setbacks has delivered more than 100 million vaccine doses to about 18.3 million children across 36 countries, according to Gavi,…

Vatican Reaffirms Approval of Animal Organ Transplants for Catholics —————————————— The Vatican has reaffirmed that Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, including genetically modified pigs and cattle, according to a new ethical document addressing advances in medical science. The…

Study Suggests Cherries May Slow Progression of Aggressive Breast Cancer ——————————— A recent medical study suggests that cherries may contain natural compounds capable of slowing the progression of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.…

Confidential UK Biobank Health Records Exposed Online, Raising Privacy Concerns ——————————– Confidential health data from the UK Biobank, one of Britain’s largest medical research projects, has been exposed online multiple times, a Guardian investigation has revealed. The Biobank holds detailed…