Health

WHO says more than 18,500 people in Gaza need medical evacuation

WHO says more than 18,500 people in Gaza need medical evacuation

Thousands remain trapped as health system buckles under Israel's ongoing ceasefire-defying attacks and shortages

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Geneva researchers identify cerebellum's role in schizophrenia symptoms
13.01.2026

Geneva researchers identify cerebellum's role in schizophrenia symptoms

University of Geneva study links brain region to motivation, reward system, opening path for new treatments

India’s West Bengal on alert after suspected Nipah virus cases detected
13.01.2026

India’s West Bengal on alert after suspected Nipah virus cases detected

Health Ministry deploys national response team, intensifies surveillance in North 24 Parganas district

Flu infections in US top 15M as child cases, hospital visits surge: Centers for Disease Control
10.01.2026

Flu infections in US top 15M as child cases, hospital visits surge: Centers for Disease Control

CDC warns flu activity remains elevated with 180,000 hospitalizations, 7,400 deaths this season; surge comes amid controversial US recommendations downplaying need for many vaccines

Study warns microplastics weaken oceans’ carbon-absorbing role
07.01.2026

Study warns microplastics weaken oceans’ carbon-absorbing role

Researchers say plastic pollution is undermining oceans’ role as key natural buffer against climate change

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplement use can cause poisoning, Turkish expert warns
07.01.2026

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplement use can cause poisoning, Turkish expert warns

Endocrinologist says excessive intake may lead to high calcium levels, kidney damage and life-threatening complications, urging medical supervision