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UK MP gets standing ovation in parliament after quadruple amputation

Craig Mackinlay, a 57-year-old MP, nearly died from sepsis and had to have his arms and feet surgically removed.

Green News

Low sperm count could be due to microplastics, new study finds

The tiny plastic particles were found in all 23 human testes in a new study, and all 47 testes from pet dogs.

Green News

Could heatwaves make asthma worse in children?

Even milder extreme heat appeared to significantly impact health.

Healthcare

Inquiry on UK's infected blood scandal slams government failings

The UK prime minister issued an apology in the House of Commons, promising to compensate victims for the government's failings.

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Green News

Villagers in England told to boil water as parasite spreads

A water parasite has left at least 46 people sick in this English village.

Health news

Europe's 'silent killer': Experts on how to lower high blood pressure

Hypertension, while common, can lead to heart disease and stroke if unmanaged, leading medics to often refer to it as a "silent killer".

Health news

How do deadly wildfires impact people's health?

The wildfire in Hawaii began on August 8, 2023, and killed more than 100 people. A new preliminary report looks at how it impacted people's health.

Health news

This app has users pay for medical services by selling their data

The company behind the app says it helps more people get qualified medical attention without having to pay for it in cash.

Healthcare

Will AI replace radiologists or make them more efficient?

Some say AI can perform better than radiologists, but it's not being used widely in radiology practices

Health news

Bloc’s health budget facing uncertain future – EU official

An unprecedented funding line for health in the current EU long-term budget will likely be a one-off, said a senior official mulling long-term financing more sustainable than EU funds alone.

Health news

Busting stereotypes: Do women really feel pain more than men?

This year, a new study will focus on the disparities of sex and gender in pain and try to explain this complicated relationship.

Smart Regions

Is this new EU-funded skin cancer screening device a game changer?

In partnership with the European Commission

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer and while survival rates have improved in recent years, late diagnosis and delays in treatment remain key challenges.

Health news

Personalised screening could better predict risk of pre-eclampsia

A new study compared guidelines for who is at risk for dangerous hypertension during pregnancy with a personalised screening algorithm.

Partner content

The future of health: from healthcare to lifecare

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Strategic forums such as Abu Dhabi Global Health Week drive much needed innovation in healthcare while fostering international collaboration.

Health news

Study finds possible 'distinct genetic form' of Alzheimer's disease

Almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, the study found.

Health news

Study finds women live longer but have poorer quality lives than men

The investigation showed that men are more likely to be involved in a car crash while women tend to suffer more from anxiety and depression.

Green News

Where do microplastics end up when we breathe them in?

Inhalation is one of the most likely pathways for human exposure to microplastics.

Health news

Commission’s hospital exemption divides health sector

The inclusion of the hospital exemption for advanced therapies in the new pharmaceutical regulation does not satisfy health organizations and industry amidst accessibility concerns.

Health news

What is the ‘hospital exemption’, and why does it matter?

A proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules would impact on the principle of hospital exemption for advance therapies and increase the requirements to ensure uniform implementation.

Nature

Wounded orangutan uses medicinal plant to heal itself

“This is the first time that we have observed a wild animal applying a quite potent medicinal plant directly to a wound.”