Health
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Highly contagious norovirus outbreak infects 125 aboard cruise ship in North America
More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were…
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How to stay healthy during extreme hot weather
While sunny days can be enjoyable, prolonged periods of extreme heat can pose serious health risks. Heatwaves increase the likelihood…
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11-year-old Canadian boy dies from rabies after being awoken by a bat on his nose
Health experts stressed that any direct contact with a bat should be treated as a potential rabies exposure, even when…
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Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid Ebola fears
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and halted…
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NHS approves first drug to delay Type 1 diabetes
The NHS in England and Wales will make available teplizumab, the first drug shown to delay the onset of type…
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Kuwait study shows one-third of heart failure patients are under 45
Nearly one-third of heart failure patients in Kuwait are under the age of 45, and this highlights the need for…
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Kuwait MRA ranks first in Arab world for governance, leadership excellence
Kuwait’s Medical Responsibity Authority (MRA) has achieved first place in the Arab world in the Leadership, Governance and Continuous Improvement…
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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
A pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the…
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Growing trend among Germany’s vaping generation, raises new health concerns
E-cigarettes have evolved from smoking-cessation tools into a popular youth lifestyle trend. Health experts warn that vaping may be creating…
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French study links food preservatives to higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease
A major French study has found that frequent consumption of foods containing preservatives may significantly increase the risk of developing…
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