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UN and Israeli reports warn of worsening humanitarian crisis as fighting continues in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as military operations persist, with fresh casualties reported and growing concern expressed by both international organizations and voices within Israel over the impact of the conflict on civilians. According to local health authorities,......

Intuitive Surgical shares slide as insurance policy concerns weigh on growth outlook

Shares of Intuitive Surgical declined sharply in premarket trading after the robotic surgery leader warned that changes in health insurance coverage could slow demand for elective medical procedures. Although the company reaffirmed its global outlook for procedure growth, investors reacted cautiously......

Large study identifies opioid painkillers linked to the highest risk of life-threatening overdose

A major new study has identified significant differences in the safety profiles of commonly prescribed opioid painkillers, highlighting fentanyl as one of the medications most strongly associated with life-threatening respiratory complications. Researchers from the University of Manchester analyzed......

US defense secretary orders annual testosterone screening for troops over 30

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new health initiative requiring annual testosterone screenings for active-duty service members aged 30 and older. The measure, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is intended to identify low testosterone levels that could affect the health, readiness,......

French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying legislation

French lawmakers are set to vote on a landmark bill that would establish a legal framework for assisted dying, marking one of the most significant reforms to the country's end-of-life legislation in decades. The vote in the National Assembly follows months of intense political discussion and ethical......

Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer begins cancer treatment while remaining in office

Austria’s Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will undergo medical treatment over the coming three months while continuing to perform his official duties, according to Austrian media reports. The announcement comes as the senior government official begins treatment......

Turkey sanctions dozens of obstetricians as government tightens restrictions on caesarean births

Turkey has intensified its campaign to reduce the country's high rate of caesarean deliveries, with health authorities reportedly imposing sanctions on around one hundred obstetricians and gynaecologists as part of a broader effort to reshape maternity care. The measures, introduced by the Ministry......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains highly active as death toll reaches 625

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as......

Bayer secures €3 billion from Apollo in contraceptives business investment deal

German pharmaceutical and life sciences group Bayer has secured €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in equity financing through an agreement with funds managed by Apollo Global Management, strengthening its capital structure while retaining control of one of its key healthcare businesses. Announced on Friday,......