Experimental Stem Cell Therapy Eliminates Need for Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes Trial

Early results show 10 out of 12 patients insulin-free one year after treatment An experimental stem cell therapy has enabled the majority of participants in a small clinical trial to stop using insulin injections, offering new hope for people with Type 1 diabetes. The treatment, which involves infusing lab-grown pancreatic cells into the liver, allowed […]

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‘One Earth, One Health’: Yoga Day provides respite in a tumultuous world

This powerful message of International Yoga Day, observed annually on 21 June, reverberated through UN Headquarters in New York on Friday as hundreds gathered to embrace the ancient, holistic practice. A familiar tradition now each year, the North Lawn once again transformed into an open-air yoga studio overlooking the East River.  Following a stretch of […]

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WHO warns of a health financing emergency

Speaking at the regular Friday press briefing in Geneva for humanitarian agencies, she warned that as wealthier nations make deep spending cuts, both international aid and national health systems are facing serious disruption. Dr. Chalkidou highlighted recent decisions by the United States, several European governments, and EU bodies to freeze or scale down health aid. WHO […]

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Japanese Researchers Develop Universal Artificial Blood with Extended Shelf Life

A research team at Nara Medical University in Japan has successfully developed a novel form of artificial blood that can be used for patients of any blood type without the need for compatibility testing. This innovative blood substitute is created using hemoglobin extracted from expired donor blood, which is then encapsulated within a virus-free shell […]

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Make midwives universally accessible and save millions of lives, WHO urges

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this sort of large-scale life-saving is possible, if midwifery care is universally accessible and consistent with international standards. “Expanding and investing in midwifery models of care is one of the most effective strategies to improve maternal and newborn health globally,” said Dr. Anshu Banerjee, director for maternal, child […]

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Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company Partners with 9amHealth to Offer Affordable Obesity Treatments

Telehealth firm 9amHealth has partnered with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company to provide U.S. employers with lower-cost obesity treatment options. The collaboration aims to expand access to affordable medications for weight management and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. How Cost Plus Drugs Lowers Prices Cost Plus Drugs contracts directly with […]

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Without urgent funding, global hunger hotspots are set to grow, UN warns

But hunger has followed them. Over 57 per cent of the population in the world’s youngest country to the south is already facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Sudan and South Sudan are among five global hunger hotspots of “highest concern”, trapped in a worsening cycle of conflict, climate shocks and economic decline. Continued […]

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World News in Brief: Rights abuses in Haiti, Sudan war sees exodus to Chad, food trade optimism

Between 1 January and 30 May, at least 2,680 people – including 54 children – were killed, 957 injured, 316 kidnapped for ransom, and many more subjected to sexual violence and child gang recruitment. “Alarming as they are, numbers cannot express the horrors Haitians are being forced to endure daily,” said Mr. Türk. Conflicts on […]

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World News in Brief: ‘Indifference and impunity’ in Sudan, ICC judges speak out against sanctions, respiratory diseases overlooked in Europe

Tom Fletcher noted that over 30 million people require humanitarian assistance. Moreover, with famine declared in multiple places and over 14.6 million people displaced, Sudan represents the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. “Again and again, the international community has said that we will protect the people of Sudan. The people of Sudan should ask […]

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MHRA Launches New Digital Hub in Leeds to Boost Innovation and Regional Growth

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving innovation and expanding its presence across the UK. Leeds was chosen for its growing reputation as a digital health leader, supported by a strong academic ecosystem and a thriving technology […]

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