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Category: HEALTH

Italy’s Child Obesity Crisis Deepens as More Teenagers Require Weight-Loss Surgery

Italian teenager receiving treatment for severe obesity at a hospital in southern Italy.

LONDON: Italy, long celebrated as the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet, is facing a growing childhood obesity crisis, with an increasing number of children and teenagers struggling with severe weight problems that are now requiring life-changing medical treatment. Among them is 17-year-old Salvatore, who weighs 170 kilograms (26 stone 10 pounds) and finds even basic […]

HIV Update 2026: UNAIDS Warns of Resurgence as Global Funding Falls 18%

Healthcare worker providing HIV testing and counselling as UNAIDS warns of a global resurgence due to declining HIV funding in 2026.

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after international funding fell by nearly a fifth in a single year, UNAIDS has warned in a new report released at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro. This latest HIV update 2026 lands as health officials gather for a High-Level Meeting on HIV […]

Ebola Outbreak 2026: DR Congo Cases Surge to 3,200 as WHO Declares Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

Health workers in protective gear treating patients at an Ebola treatment center in Ituri Province, DR Congo, during the 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak.

The Ebola outbreak 2026 has become the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. As of July 26, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths, with numbers climbing by roughly 100 new cases per day. What makes this outbreak different from previous ones is the virus itself: it’s caused by the […]

Scientists Edge Closer to Tooth Regeneration, Offering Hope Beyond Fillings and Implants

For decades, people suffering from tooth loss have relied on fillings, crowns, dentures, and dental implants to restore their smiles. While these treatments have improved significantly, they remain artificial solutions that often require maintenance or replacement over time. Now, scientists believe tooth regeneration could revolutionize modern dentistry by allowing patients to naturally regrow damaged or […]

US Appeals Court Revives Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Against Kenvue

Tylenol medicine bottles displayed as legal challenges against Kenvue continue in the United States.

A U.S. federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, allowing expert testimony linking prenatal acetaminophen exposure to autism and ADHD to be considered in court. A federal appeals court in the United States has reinstated more than 500 product liability lawsuits against Kenvue, the manufacturer of Tylenol, over claims […]

Scientists Develop Bacteria-Based Cancer Treatment for Targeted Therapy

Scientists research bacteria-based technology designed to target cancer tumors.

Researchers have created an experimental cancer treatment using bacteria naturally found inside tumors, offering a promising new approach to targeted cancer therapy. Scientists have developed a new experimental cancer treatment that harnesses bacteria naturally living inside tumors, a breakthrough that could pave the way for more precise and effective cancer therapies. The innovative approach uses […]

Gaza Hospitals Face Blackouts as Power Cuts Deepen Humanitarian Crisis

Medical staff work inside a Gaza hospital during a power outage amid ongoing conflict.

Ongoing electricity shortages and continued Israeli military operations are pushing Gaza’s hospitals to the brink, disrupting medical services and putting patients’ lives at greater risk. Hospitals across Gaza Strip are struggling to provide essential healthcare as worsening power outages and continued Israeli military operations severely disrupt medical services. Medical facilities are increasingly relying on backup […]

Heat Stroke in Pakistan 2026: Hospitals Strengthen Emergency Response as Heatwave Risks Rise

Doctors treating a heat stroke patient in an emergency ward during Pakistan's 2026 heatwave.

Heat stroke in Pakistan 2026 has moved from a seasonal health concern to a genuine public health emergency, with temperatures climbing to levels that are pushing the country’s medical infrastructure to respond in ways it has not had to before. Health authorities across multiple provinces have issued directives to hospitals expand capacity, establish dedicated response […]

South Asia Health Rankings Pakistan 2023: Why the Country Continues to Lag Behind Regional Peers

Doctors and patients at a public hospital in Pakistan highlighting healthcare challenges and health indicators in South Asia.

The South Asia Health Rankings Pakistan 2023 data has landed with a familiar message: Pakistan is still behind where it should be, and the gap with several regional neighbors has not closed meaningfully. Life expectancy, maternal health, child mortality, and basic healthcare access all remain areas where Pakistan’s numbers trail the regional picture. Some indicators […]

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines: Age, Tests & Frequency Explained

Prostate cancer screening guidelines explain age, PSA blood tests, and how often screening should be done according to USPSTF and AUA.

Prostate cancer screening guidelines help doctors and patients decide when and how to test for prostate cancer. These guidelines mainly include PSA blood tests and risk-based screening approaches. Prostate cancer screening guidelines differ slightly across medical organizations like USPSTF and AUA. However, both focus on early detection while avoiding unnecessary testing.Understanding prostate cancer screening age, […]

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