Cross-Border Travel for Abortion Services In Belgium, where abortion is only legal up to 12 weeks after conception, hundreds of women travel annually to the Netherlands for later-term abortions. The…
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Rising XEC COVID Variant in Europe: What You Need to Know
A New Variant Emerges Across Europe The XEC variant, a new subvariant of COVID-19, is spreading in Europe and could soon become dominant. Originating in Germany, it has now been…
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in the US and Europe: What’s Behind the Rise?
US Sees Rare but Deadly EEE Cases In the US, cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have recently caused concern after a fatality in New Hampshire. This rare, mosquito-borne virus,…
Study Finds Post-Vaccine Myocarditis Less Severe Than Other Forms
Lower Complications in Post-Vaccine Myocarditis A recent study reveals that myocarditis, or heart inflammation, resulting from COVID-19 vaccinations tends to be less severe compared to myocarditis caused by other factors.…
Mild Concussions Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Study Finds
Study Reveals Lasting Impact of Mild Concussions Even mild concussions can lead to significant, long-term changes in the brain, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Cambridge…
Pharma Stocks Surge Amid Growing Mpox Outbreak Concerns
Vaccine Makers See Stock Prices Soar As the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rapidly spreading Mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency, the share prices of several healthcare…
English Family Doctors Vote for Collective Action Over Funding Dispute
GPs Vote for Collective Action General practitioners (GPs) in England have voted to take collective action over a funding dispute. This includes limiting patient appointments, refusing to share patient data,…
Breakthrough Diabetes Treatment Boosts Insulin Cells by 700%
Hope for a Cure A promising new treatment offers hope for the hundreds of millions affected by diabetes. Researchers from Mount Sinai and City of Hope medical centers in the…
Breakthrough Nasal Spray Shows Promise in Treating Alzheimer’s
New Treatment Targets Harmful Proteins Researchers have developed a groundbreaking nasal spray that may revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. This innovative treatment targets the harmful…
Philips Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Toxic Foam in Respirators
Toxic Foam in Philips Devices Sparks Class-Action Suit Dutch healthcare giant Philips is set to face a European class-action lawsuit over the use of toxic foam in its sleep therapy…