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MENA Newswire News Desk: Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates among high-risk groups in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) showed significant variation across Member States during the 2023-2024 season, according to reports from the European Centre for Disease

South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities

Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread.

A recent study has raised concerns about the safety of erythritol, a popular zero-calorie sweetener, after findings suggested it could significantly increase the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Stanley Hazen from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute,

A recent scandal involving cooking oil in China has led to a surge in local demand for home oil presses, reflecting growing concerns about food safety. Authorities have launched an investigation following reports that a major state-owned company used fuel

A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects

Recent findings highlight the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels. According to Dr. Tim Stockwell of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, a daily intake of just one alcoholic drink can reduce one’s lifespan by

In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages

Loaves of bread have been withdrawn from store shelves across Japan following the discovery of what is believed to be the remains of a small animal, suspected to be a rat. Production of the bread was immediately halted at a

A recent study casts doubt on the widely held belief that intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating, is an effective weight loss strategy. Contrary to popular assumptions about its metabolic benefits, the study suggests that the key to weight