Dubai: As summer vacation approaches, many of us are eager to escape our daily routines and explore new destinations. However, it is crucial to prioritise health and safety to ensure a pleasant and worry-free holiday. Below are some medical precautions and recommendations to keep in mind when planning your summer travel. 1. Pre-Travel Health Check-Up […]
Japanese researchers are nearing a major breakthrough in dental medicine with a drug that can regrow human teeth. Developed by Toregem Biopharma, this state-of-the-art treatment targets the USAG-1 gene, which inhibits tooth growth, enabling new teeth to form from existing buds. The drug has presented promising results in animal trials, and has paved the way […]
The world’s top orange juice manufacturers are confronting a significant supply crisis, prompting them to consider alternative fruits. A report by Fundecitrus and CitrusBR highlights that Brazilian orange farmers are experiencing their smallest harvest in decades due to the climate crisis and a citrus disease known as greening. Brazil, the leading global producer and exporter […]
Lopburi, Thailand: A Thai town, overwhelmed by an ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, initiated an offensive against these simian raiders on Friday using monkey business and ripe tropical fruit. Numerous high-profile cases of monkey-human conflict lately convinced authorities in Lopburi, central Thailand, that reducing the number of monkeys was necessary. If everything goes as […]
Tokyo: Starting next spring, Japanese citizens will be able to use their iPhones instead of the physical national identification card, known as the “My Number” card, the government announced on Thursday. This update follows the addition of the function to Android smartphones in May 2023, as reported by Japanese news agencies. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio […]
Football royalty crowned as Kylian Mbappe, Xabi Alonso, and Mikel Arteta among stars honoured at inaugural European edition of Globe Soccer Awards at Hotel Cala di Volpe Costa Smeralda, Sardinia: Under a beautiful night sky and in front of some of European football’s brightest stars, PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, and […]
Kuwait: Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait, Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, announced a significant project to export freshwater from Sarez Lake in Tajikistan to Gulf countries and other regions facing water scarcity. This announcement was made during a meeting in partnership with the United Nations Office in Kuwait, where he discussed the current state of affairs of the […]
Kabosu, the beloved dog behind the “doge” meme, passed away on May 24 after 14 years of internet fame. The Japanese shiba inu inspired a generation of online jokes, becoming the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Kabosu had been battling leukemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news, expressing gratitude towards Kabosu’s fans. […]
Scientists in the United Kingdom have revealed the discovery of a new planet, “Gliese 12b”, that could possibly support human life. The study found that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.” Estimates indicate that the temperature on Gliese 12b is around 42 degrees Celsius, according to Larisa Ballithorp, researcher […]
Researchers worldwide are exploring the potential of islet transplants as an alternative treatment for diabetes, utilizing islet-like cells derived from human stem cell cultures. A Chinese research team, led by Yin Hao at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, has achieved notable progress in this field after a decade-long effort. In July 2021, a patient underwent a cell […]
Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed confidence on Monday that countries would eventually reach a deal on a pandemic accord, despite failing to do so last week, agencies reported. Health officials from the WHO’s 194 member states aim to wrap up over two years of negotiations on new rules for pandemic […]
