NEW DELHI: From January 10, 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will observe “Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day” annually. This initiative aims to standardise and promote traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (Ayush) on a global scale. The decision was announced during the 10th World Ayurveda Congress in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, […]
NANJING: Chinese scientists from China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) have made a groundbreaking discovery about how bacteria resist phage infections. This new finding reveals an antiviral mechanism that could guide future drug development. Phages are viruses that target bacteria, but bacteria have evolved various mechanisms to protect themselves against these infections. Previous studies showed that infected […]
Dubai: The AI Revolution in Healthcare Summit, hosted by Medvarsity, Asia’s largest healthcare EdTech company, is set to redefine how artificial intelligence integrates with medical practice and education. Taking place on 15th and 16th February 2025 at Expo City Dubai, this pioneering event will gather global healthcare leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers to explore AI’s […]
DUBAI: A recent report has reaffirmed the UAE’s goal of reducing carbon emissions from its healthcare sector by 20 percent by 2030. This ambitious target is part of the UAE’s broader strategy to implement energy-saving measures, recycling programmes, and waste reduction initiatives. The report, titled The Planet Will See You Now, published by Arthur D. […]
USA/Netherlands: A new study published in the journal Chemosphere reveals that toxic brominated fire retardants (BFRs) are present in everyday household products made from recycled black plastics. These chemicals, commonly used to strengthen plastics in electronics, have found their way into kitchen utensils, food trays, and even children’s toys. According to researchers from the US […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in partnership with M42, has launched a liquid biopsy test for colorectal cancer. This non-invasive, blood-based screening enhances Abu Dhabi’s health sector by promoting early detection and preventive care while complementing the gold-standard colonoscopy. The test identifies tumours or precancerous growths, improving early risk stratification and […]
LONDON: A recent study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly double previous estimates. The research, published in The Lancet, shows that in 2022, approximately 828 million adults aged 18 and older had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Notably, among adults aged over 30, 445 million—59%—were not receiving necessary treatment. The […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of ransomware attacks targeting global healthcare institutions, which are placing vital healthcare services and patient safety at severe risk. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Friday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, underscored the urgency of confronting […]
Have you ever found yourself frustratingly counting sheep in bed even though you know you are exhausted? Restful nights can sometimes seem elusive as busy schedules and whirring brains stand in the way of peaceful slumber. But while tiredness can often feel like a valid reason to skip a workout, getting moving when you are […]
A recent study has revealed that poor sleep in early middle age can lead to significant brain ageing. Researchers found that individuals with high levels of poor sleep habits had an average brain age of 2.6 years older than those with better sleep patterns. This finding is crucial as it highlights the connection between sleep […]
In an unfortunate case of events, a 14-year-old boy from Florida committed suicide after he got emotionally attached to an AI character, a chatbot! Sewell Setzer III was communicating with an AI chatbot from the app Character AI and became emotionally connected to it. “What if I told you I could come home right now?,” […]
