Category: Health

A recent NIH-funded study has revealed that distinct brain structural differences are associated with adolescents who initiate substance use before the age of 15, offering new insights into the complex factors contributing to early substance use. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 10,000 adolescents in the United States, suggests that these brain differences may […]

In a recent development that could mark a turning point in the opioid crisis, patient advocates briefed senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials on July 23, 2024, regarding critical issues in the regulation of prescription opioid painkillers. The presentation, titled “The Real Opioid Crisis in Three Charts,” challenged existing narratives surrounding opioid use […]

The raid, reportedly by Israeli forces, saw some areas of the hospital burnt and severely damaged, including the laboratory, surgical unit and medical store. The director of the hospital, Dr. Abu Safiya, is thought to have been detained during the raid. WHO has lost contact with him. A number of people were reportedly stripped and […]

It also cited rising cases of respiratory illnesses, compounded by inadequate heating, overcrowded camps and damaged infrastructure. “There is continuous significant rise in influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), since the beginning of winter with subsequent rise in hospital visits and heightened public health concerns,” the Health Cluster said. Led by WHO, […]

The world remains dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic, despite the harrowing lessons of COVID-19, Mr. Guterres warned. “COVID-19 was a wake-up call to the world,” he stated, reflecting on the devastating human, economic and social toll of the pandemic. “The crisis may have passed, but a harsh lesson remains: the world is woefully unprepared […]

In addition, the developments since late November, culminating with the overthrow of the Assad regime added new dimensions to the crisis, including population displacements as well as return of Syrian refugees from neighbouring countries. Since November 2024, over 882,000 Syrians have been displaced amid surging violence, further straining the country’s fragile healthcare system. Attacks on […]

24 December 2024, Damascus, Syria/Gaziantep, Türkiye – As Syria stands at a crossroads following the recent transfer of authority, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a US$ 56.4 million flash appeal to address the urgent health needs of Syrians affected by years of conflict. A nurse cares for a 5-day-old baby at Shams Children’s Hospital […]

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant renowned for its leadership in diabetes care and weight-loss treatments, has seen its shares plummet by 20% following disappointing results from the latest clinical trial of its weight-loss drug, CagriSema. This sharp decline in the company’s stock value, which erased approximately €90 billion from its market capitalization, underscores the […]

November saw a sharp increase in cholera cases and deaths compared to the same period in 2023, with suspected cases rising by 37 per cent and deaths by 27 per cent. Yemen’s cholera crisis comes on top of more than a decade of conflict, widespread economic collapse and crumbling health infrastructure. The country also experienced […]

The Global Cannabinoid Research Center (GCRC) of Nanobles Corporation has announced a transformative partnership with Rich Farms, a USDA-licensed agricultural entity, to launch an innovative health initiative targeting cancer prevention in high-risk populations, especially firefighters. The collaboration is part of Nanobles’ Phyto-Food Research Initiative, which aims to harness the health benefits of hemp, focusing on […]