China bans surgical treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) has formally stopped a minimally invasive neck surgery being used in some hospitals to treat Alzheimer’s disease, citing insufficient...
India among 8 nations accounting for half of world’s unvaccinated children
A sweeping global health study has revealed that eight countries — Nigeria, India, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, and Brazil —...
Soaring noise pollution in Europe linked to thousands of early deaths
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), published on June 24, 2025, reveals alarmingly high levels of noise pollution across Europe—and its...
Australia fighting to survive its ‘war on nicotine’
Australia’s ambitious attempt to curb nicotine use through some of the world’s toughest vaping and tobacco regulations appears to be backfiring, as the country...
Over 300 still dying of Covid in US every week
Despite significant advancements in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States continues to experience a concerning number of fatalities every week. According to the...
Singapore, Hong Kong grapple with new Covid surge
Singapore and Hong Kong are confronting a significant resurgence of COVID-19 cases, prompting health authorities to issue alerts and reinforce public health measures. The...
LA declares Hepatitis A outbreak amid rising cases
Los Angeles County health officials have declared a hepatitis A outbreak following a significant uptick in cases, raising concerns about broader community transmission beyond...
H5N1 Bird Flu outbreak in US sparks global health concerns
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has rapidly spread across all 50 U.S. states, infecting tens of millions of poultry and dairy cattle, and raising...
Queen Mary 2: 200 passengers on luxury cruise fall ill after catching norovirus
Over 200 passengers and crew members aboard the luxury cruise ship Queen Mary 2 have fallen ill due to a norovirus outbreak, according to...