Wed 29 January 2025: Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has recalled multiple products sold in some European countries where high levels of chlorate were detected. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said the recall involves products manufactured between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3, 2024. The list of recalled drinks includes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, […]
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Tue 28 January 2025: An international research team has uncovered 293 new genetic variations associated with depression. The study provides important insights into the genetic foundations of the disease, while also paving the way for the development of more personalized treatment methods based on individual genetic makeup. The research, which analyzed data from millions of people from different […]
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Mon 27 January 2025: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye in food and medicine. United States food regulators have banned Red Dye 3, a dye used in food, drinks and medicine after evidence found that it causes cancer in rats. […]
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Sat 25 January 2025: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh successfully performed a robotic-assisted implantation of Abbott’s HeartMate 3 artificial heart pump, the Hospital said in a statement on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. The surgery was performed on a 35-year-old patient suffering from advanced heart failure, accompanied by kidney and lung complications. […]
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Wed 22 January 2025: Erasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could be a significant step in treating many mental health issues. Scientists have developed a promising approach: reactivating positive memories to weaken negative ones. An international research team conducted a multi-day experiment with 37 participants, asking them to associate random words with negative images. Later, they aimed […]
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Tue 21 January 2025: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced plans to mobilize immediate support to help Tanzania combat its latest Marburg virus outbreak. In a statement issued Monday, the Africa CDC confirmed the deployment of a team of 12 public health experts within the next 24 hours. This […]
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Mon 20 January 2025: A growing body of evidence is pushing for a national strategy to address the rising toll of alcohol-related harm in the UK, with experts highlighting the urgent need for improved screening, care, and industry accountability. Alcohol consumption, which affects approximately 80% of adults in the UK, has been linked to a […]
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Sun 19 January 2025: The healthcare industry is at a “critical juncture,” as for the third year in a row, medical expenses are expected to rise by double digits globally, with estimates of an average increase of 10.4%, according to a report the World Economic Forum (WEF) released on Tuesday. There are numerous reasons for […]
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Sat 18 January 2025: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has advised that the product information for medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) be updated to include revised safety warnings, including the risk of meningioma. MPA is a synthetic oral and injectable form of the hormone progesterone and is used for birth control and the management […]
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Sat 18 January 2025: According to a Euronews Health study, 94% of Turks wash their hands after using the toilet. Recent data suggests that hand hygiene should be taken more seriously in the Netherlands, especially during a period when the flu epidemic continues at full speed in Europe. A study on Europeans’ handwashing habits revealed that half […]
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