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…
Tag: Health
Revolutionizing Skin Cancer Detection with EU-funded Device
Skin cancer, particularly melanoma, poses significant challenges due to late diagnosis and treatment delays, despite recent improvements in survival rates. In Europe, melanoma accounted for approximately four percent of all…
Chinese Scientist’s Lab Access Restored
A Standoff Resolved In a dramatic turn of events, Chinese virologist Zhang Yongzhen has been permitted to re-enter his laboratory after staging a days-long sit-in protest outside its doors. Zhang…
Cholera Outbreak Grips Mayotte
Rising Cases and Concerns Mayotte, a French overseas territory located off the coast of Africa, is grappling with a surge in cholera cases, raising alarm among health authorities. The number…
Human Case of Bird Flu Reported in the US: A Concerning Development
Confirmation of Bird Flu Infection in the US Health officials in the US have confirmed a case of bird flu in a person, marking the country’s second human incidence of…
Pope Francis Opts for Health: Absence from Good Friday Procession
In a departure from tradition, Pope Francis chose to prioritize his health by abstaining from presiding over the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, the Vatican announced. Concerns about his…
Novo Nordisk Expands into Heart Disease Treatment
In a strategic move, Novo Nordisk, renowned for its weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes medication Ozempic, is set to acquire German biotech company Cardior Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued…
Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Prevention
Researchers in the UK have secured £1.7 million (€1.98 million) to pioneer the development of the world’s first lung cancer vaccine, dubbed “LungVax.” This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat lung…
Historic Pig Kidney Transplant into Human Patient
Surgeons in the United States achieved a groundbreaking feat by conducting the world’s first genetically-edited pig kidney transplant into a human recipient. The recipient, 62-year-old Rick Slayman, who had been…
Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes in New Zealand
New Zealand’s government has unveiled plans to prohibit disposable e-cigarettes, citing concerns about their potential to entice minors into smoking. The move follows recent legislative changes, including the repeal of…