The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abeona Therapeutics’ gene therapy, Zevaskyn, for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) — a […]
Category: Health
Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak.
Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest outbreak of Ebola, three months after cases of the deadly virus were confirmed in the capital, […]
How to avoid weight-loss scams and pursue healthy, sustainable weight loss.
Weight-loss scams are widespread, exploiting the desire for quick results and often leading to financial losses and health risks. These deceptive practices include miracle pills, […]
Unorthodox approaches to tackling antibiotic resistance and viral spread: saccharin and chewing gum show promise.
Scientists are exploring unconventional methods to combat global health challenges, such as antibiotic resistance and viral transmission, by looking into the potential of artificial sweeteners […]
KAIST scientists develop breakthrough drug that restores lost vision by regenerating retinal nerves.
Vision is one of the most critical human senses, yet over 300 million people globally face the threat of vision loss due to retinal diseases. […]
Chikungunya outbreak on Réunion Island claims six lives, infects over 33,000.
Health officials on Réunion Island have confirmed six deaths linked to the chikungunya virus since the beginning of 2025, amid a major outbreak that has […]
Pakistan health minister urges action-oriented research at international medical conference.
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal emphasized the urgent need to convert Pakistan’s growing body of health research into tangible policy and healthcare improvements. Speaking […]
Unhealthy diet triggers brain inflammation in days—even without metabolic changes, study finds.
A recent study in rats reveals that a high-fat diet can cause brain inflammation and memory issues within just a few days—even in the absence […]
Byrnihat: the world most polluted town and the toll it’s taking on its youngest residents.
Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari from Byrnihat, a town now ranked as the world’s most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss organization IQAir, struggled with breathing difficulties for […]