Category: HEALTH

Sunburnt Cauliflowers and Curved Cucumbers May Soon Appear on UK Shelves

Nadeem Ali

LONDON: UK shoppers could soon see smaller, oddly shaped and unusually coloured vegetables on supermarket shelves as farmers struggle with one of the hottest and driest growing seasons in decades. Repeated heatwaves following an unusually warm spring have placed significant pressure on crops across the country. The extreme weather is affecting not only the quantity of produce being harvested but also the appearance of vegetables, with some crops developing shapes and colours that would normally lead supermarkets to reject them. Retailers traditionally apply strict standards to fresh produce, including requirements…

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Why Eating Earlier Could Be Better for Your Health, Scientists Say

Nadeem Ali

For generations, people have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But emerging research suggests that when you eat may be almost as important as what you eat. In Spain, meal schedules offer an interesting contrast to eating habits in countries such as the UK and United States. Lunch is traditionally the largest meal of the day, while dinner is often much lighter. Some people may even skip dinner or choose something simple such as fruit and yoghurt. By comparison, many people in the UK…

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Cyclospora Outbreak Keeps Shoppers Wary of Lettuce Despite Health Officials’ Clearance

Nadeem Ali

MICHIGAN: Health officials in Michigan have cleared consumers to resume buying lettuce after a major cyclospora outbreak, but concerns over food safety continue to affect shoppers, grocery stores and restaurants across the United States. The outbreak, which has spread across 15 states, has had its biggest impact in Michigan. A US Food and Drug Administration investigation has linked the illnesses to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico. Although authorities have cleared consumers to purchase lettuce again, the wider outbreak has shaken confidence in fresh produce. Market…

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Yemen Healthcare Crisis Deepens as Millions Turn to Herbal Remedies Amid Hospital Collapse

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Herbal leaves, oil and honey mixture used as alternative medicine in Yemen healthcare crisis

The Yemen healthcare crisis has reached a breaking point, with more than 20 million people now cut off from basic medical care. Years of conflict, chronic underfunding, and the near-total collapse of Yemen’s healthcare system have left ordinary citizens with almost nowhere to turn. As hospitals shut their doors and doctors run out of supplies, growing numbers of patients are abandoning modern treatment altogether and putting their trust in herbal shops and honey remedies instead. Background For decades, Yemen’s health infrastructure has been battered by war, poverty, and repeated funding…

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Moderna Begins First Human Trial of Experimental Ebola Vaccine Against Bundibugyo Strain

Nadeem Ali

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: Biotechnology company Moderna has launched the first human clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is currently no approved vaccine. The company announced on Tuesday that Health Canada has authorized the early-stage clinical trial, with the first volunteers already receiving the experimental vaccine, known as mRNA-1469. The vaccine uses the same messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that was successfully deployed in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. The Phase 1 study will be conducted at three clinical sites…

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Simple Paint-On Liquid Stops Tooth Decay in Young Children Without Drilling, Major Study Finds

Nadeem Ali
Image Alt Text Dentist applying Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment to stop tooth decay in a young child's baby tooth.

A groundbreaking clinical trial has found that a painless liquid treatment can halt tooth decay in young children without the need for drills, injections, or general anesthesia, offering a promising alternative to traditional cavity treatment. Tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting more than 40% of children under the age of six. Until now, treating cavities in toddlers has often required invasive dental procedures, including drilling and, in many cases, surgery under general anesthesia. However, researchers at the University of Michigan have reported…

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Early Childhood Sugar Intake Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Nadeem Ali
A toddler eating healthy food as researchers study the link between sugar intake and dementia risk.

LONDON: Consuming very little sugar during the first two years of life may help protect the brain from dementia decades later, according to a new study that examined the long-term effects of sugar consumption in early childhood. Researchers analyzed the impact of the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom after World War II, a period that led to a dramatic increase in sugar consumption across the country. Their findings suggest that children who experienced lower sugar intake during infancy and toddlerhood were significantly less likely to develop dementia…

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Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Becomes Largest on Record as Cases Top 10,000

Nadeem Ali

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases as health officials investigate recalled lettuce and nationwide infections. A record-breaking outbreak of cyclosporiasis has infected more than 10,000 people in Michigan, making it the largest outbreak ever recorded in the state and one of the most significant foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history. According to the Michigan Department of Health, more than 10,000 confirmed cases have been reported during the current outbreak investigation. With Michigan’s population of about 10.1 million people, health officials estimate that approximately one in every 1,000 residents has…

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Trump Blocks WHO from Gavi Vaccine Alliance $600M Released with Conditions

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US President Donald Trump signs executive order cutting WHO from Gavi Vaccine Alliance funding in 2026

The United States has announced a significant shift in its global health funding policy. Washington released $600 million for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, but at the same time formally cut off the World Health Organization (WHO) from receiving any US government money channeled through this alliance. The move marks another sharp turn in America’s complicated relationship with international health institutions under President Donald Trump. What Happened  The Core Decision The US Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services released a joint statement confirming the decision. The…

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

Nadeem Ali
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 daily activities difficult. He cannot tie his shoelaces, and his Vespa scooter repeatedly breaks down under his weight. According to his mother, Anna, his constant eating has become a serious concern. Health experts say the…

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