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The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness.

WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk.

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Neurode Labs’ new brain-computer interface allows users to control devices with their thoughts, opening new possibilities in digital control, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of artificially raising insulin prices and increasing costs for patients.

The European Commission’s new initiative calls for extending smoke-free environments to key outdoor areas to protect young people from second-hand smoke.

New research links weekend sleep catch-up with a 20% reduced risk of heart disease, suggesting that compensating for lost sleep could offer significant health benefits.

Federal inspectors uncovered numerous violations at a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia, prompting a recall of deli meats tied to a listeria outbreak that has killed nine people.

South Korea’s latest data shows a rapid increase in COVID-19 levels in wastewater, reflecting a larger summer outbreak.