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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…

Ultra-processed foods may be causing serious damage to cardiovascular health ——————————— Ultra-processed foods, which now make up a large share of modern diets, may be linked to a significantly higher risk of heart disease, according to a new U.S. study…

Turkish Expert Warns of Vitamin D Poisoning from Excessive Supplements ————————– Uncontrolled use of vitamin D supplements can cause poisoning and serious health complications, Anadolu Agency reported citing a Turkish endocrinologist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altay, a specialist in endocrinology and…

Global measles deaths decline 88% from 2000–2024, cases rise to 11 million: WHO ———————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced deaths caused by measles fell by about 88% between 2000 and 2024, with vaccination efforts saving nearly 59 million lives…

Blood Test May Help Predict Risk in Inherited Heart Condition ……… Scientists are developing a blood test that could help identify patients most at risk from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the world’s most common inherited heart disease, The Guardian reported. The condition,…

Global Review Warns of “Slow-Moving Pandemic” as Antibiotics Fail ———————- A comprehensive global review published in the Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital warns that the era of dependable antibiotics is fracturing, Earth.com reported. Researchers from Jilin University…

Global Health Breakthroughs in 2025 Set to Save Millions ————————— Despite significant cuts to international humanitarian funding, 2025 has emerged as a landmark year for global health breakthroughs. According to a report by The Guardian, scientists and healthcare providers have…

Global leaders pledge $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts ——————————— Global leaders committed $1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, accelerating efforts to protect 370 million children from polio each year amid significant funding cuts, Arab News…