Keywords: Health


Sophie Adenot Says Major Technological Breakthroughs Are Needed Before Humans Can Reach Mars

Sending astronauts to Mars remains beyond current technological capabilities, French astronaut Sophie Adenot has warned following her return from an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Her experience has highlighted the physiological challenges of prolonged spaceflight and......

WHO launches AI-supported platform to help prevent alcohol-related harm

The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe has introduced a new digital platform supported by artificial intelligence to help healthcare professionals identify alcohol-related risks at an early stage and strengthen preventive care. The initiative aims to make it easier for medical......

HPV Vaccine: WHO Advisers Explore Earlier Vaccination as Global Coverage Stands at 33%

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering whether routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination could begin as early as ages four to eight in countries where an earlier schedule would help more children receive the vaccine. The proposal forms part of broader efforts to close a substantial gap......

Philippines advances bill to restrict social media access for children under 13

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would prohibit children under the age of 13 from accessing social media platforms, marking another step in the country’s efforts to strengthen online protection for minors. The decision follows the Senate’s recent approval of......

Namibia’s suicide rate exceeds the African average, prompting calls for urgent action

Namibia is facing growing concerns over mental health after recording a suicide rate significantly higher than the African regional average, prompting renewed calls for stronger prevention programmes, earlier intervention and wider access to care. Namibia’s Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, said......

Study warns that vegetables may contain fewer nutrients than they did 60 years ago

Increasing agricultural production does not necessarily mean that vegetables provide the same nutritional benefits they once did. A recent study by Deep Science Ventures has raised concerns about declining levels of certain essential minerals in some crops, suggesting that consumers may need to eat larger......

US reports more than 3,650 measles cases in 2026, the highest level since 1991

The United States is facing a significant resurgence of measles, with more than 3,650 reported cases and five deaths since the beginning of 2026. Pennsylvania is among the most affected states, accounting for more than 900 cases. The figures mark a level of transmission not seen in the country since......

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after doctors discover lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a small, localized nodule in his lung during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff said the abnormality was detected at a very early stage and that his medical team had recommended surgical......

Morocco Launches ORY+, an AI-Powered Platform Designed to Transform Mental Healthcare

Morocco has introduced ORY+, a locally developed artificial intelligence platform designed to improve the coordination, administration and delivery of mental healthcare, bringing together medical professionals and technology specialists around a digital solution built to support the patient journey. The......