Scientists Discover First Contagious Cancer in Freshwater Fish After Melanoma Outbreak

A groundbreaking scientific study has uncovered the world’s first known contagious cancer in freshwater fish, after researchers discovered that melanoma may be spreading from one catfish to another in a lake shared by the United States and Canada. The findings, published in the journal Nature, could reshape scientists’ understanding of how cancer develops and spreads […]

Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease, New Study Finds

Researchers say semaglutide significantly reduced liver scarring in patients with advanced fatty liver disease, offering new hope for millions worldwide. A widely prescribed diabetes and weight-loss medication may soon become a breakthrough treatment for advanced fatty liver disease, according to new international research published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The findings suggest that semaglutide, […]

New Study Finds Meal Timing May Help Mothers Lose Postpartum Weight More Easily

BIRMINGHAM: A new study has found that when new mothers eat may be just as important as what they eat when it comes to losing weight after childbirth. Researchers say that maintaining regular meal times and healthy eating routines could offer a simpler, more sustainable approach to postpartum weight loss than strict calorie counting. The […]

Pakistan Bans Manual Medical Syringes Under 10cc to Boost Patient Safety

The Government of Pakistan has announced a nationwide ban on the manufacture, import, and sale of manual medical syringes with a capacity of less than 10cc, introducing stricter safety measures to prevent the reuse of contaminated syringes and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an official […]

Kuwait Food Safety Campaign Records 315 Violations, Destroys Unfit Food in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

Food inspectors conducting health and safety inspections at food establishments in Kuwait during a PAFN campaign.

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition launched a 48-hour inspection drive with multiple government agencies to strengthen food safety and protect consumers. By Gulf News Desk The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) in Kuwait has recorded 315 food safety violations during a large-scale 48-hour inspection campaign in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, seizing and destroying […]

Ultra-Processed Foods May Alter Blood Chemistry, Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes: Study

Ultra-processed foods including burgers, chips, soft drinks, and packaged snacks linked to harmful blood metabolite changes in a new health study.

Researchers say ultra-processed foods may significantly change blood metabolites, increasing harmful fats while reducing essential lipids needed for healthy cells. A growing body of scientific evidence continues to raise concerns about the health effects of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs), with a new study revealing that these foods may alter blood chemistry in ways that increase the […]

Europe Braces for Dangerous Heatwave as WHO Warns of Deadly Weeks Ahead

People seek shade and drink water during an intense heatwave in Europe.

The World Health Organization has warned that a new heatwave sweeping across Europe could bring life-threatening temperatures, urging vulnerable groups to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. A powerful new heatwave is gripping large parts of Europe, prompting the World Health Organization to warn that the coming weeks could be among the most dangerous of the […]

Punjab Issues Alert Over ‘Spurious’ Azomax 250mg Antibiotic Capsules

Health authorities have urged pharmacies and the public to stop using the affected batch after it was declared spurious by the provincial drug testing laboratory The Punjab government has issued a public health alert warning against the use of a batch of Azomax 250mg (Azithromycin) capsules after the provincial drug testing laboratory declared the product […]

Study Finds Younger Generations May Be Ageing Faster, Increasing Early Cancer Risk

Study Finds Younger Generations May Be Ageing Faster, Increasing Early Cancer Risk A new scientific study suggests that younger generations may be experiencing accelerated biological ageing, a trend researchers say could help explain the rising number of cancer cases diagnosed before the age of 55. The findings add to growing evidence that modern lifestyles and […]

How the ‘fresh start’ effect can help you stick to good habits

How the ‘fresh start’ effect can help you stick to good habits Whether it’s a birthday, the start of a new week, or the middle of the year, psychologists say these “fresh start” moments can provide a powerful boost in motivation, making people more likely to adopt healthier habits and work toward their goals. Many […]

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