Keywords: Health


Gaza reports surge in chickenpox cases amid worsening health conditions

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip have reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases amid deteriorating health and living conditions. Zaher Al-Wahidi, head of the Health Information Unit at Gaza's Ministry of Health, said that more than......

Tokyo records record heat-related hospitalizations as extreme temperatures grip Japan

Tokyo has recorded an unprecedented number of hospitalizations linked to extreme heat, as exceptionally high temperatures continue to affect large parts of Japan and put growing pressure on emergency services. According to Tokyo's emergency services, 453 people were hospitalized across the capital......

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 deaths as confirmed infections continue to rise

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported that the death toll from its latest Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,000, as health authorities continue to identify new infections in the country's eastern provinces. According to the latest figures released by the national public health institute,......

France plans to double annual medical deductible cap to €200 under healthcare reform

The French government has unveiled plans to raise the annual ceiling on medical deductibles paid by patients, marking the first adjustment to the limit in two decades as authorities seek to reshape healthcare financing. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced that the maximum annual amount patients......

France records highest excess mortality since 2003 during June heatwave

France experienced its deadliest heatwave-related mortality surge in more than two decades during the extreme temperatures that affected the country between June 17 and July 2, according to preliminary figures released by the national public health agency. Santé publique France reported 5,764......

Samsung focuses on AI and well-being with the New Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9

Samsung continues to expand its ecosystem of connected devices by unveiling the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, two smartwatches designed to place preventive health and artificial intelligence at the core of the user experience. With enhanced battery life, improved performance, and new biometric......

EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking......

Lidl egg recall in France after salmonella contamination warning

Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products......

US administration pauses over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

The United States government has suspended more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing concerns over suspected fraud and regulatory noncompliance, according to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The decision marks a significant intervention by the Trump administration......