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Global healthcare experts gather in Dubai for PMES 2023
Dubai is prepared to host the highly-anticipated 2023 PrecisionMed Exhibition & Summit (PMES) on 23-24 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. PMES 2023, regarded as the pre-eminent event for advancements in precision medicine in the…
New study highlights potential of Pfizer’s oral weight loss drug as alternative to Ozempic
A peer-reviewed study released on Monday reveals that an oral weight loss drug developed by Pfizer demonstrates similar efficacy and faster results compared to Novo Nordisk's Ozempic injection. The phase two clinical trial included 411…
Exercise at certain times of the day increases longevity
A study published this week suggests that the time of day when you exercise may determine your health benefits. This is because physical activity in the afternoon may offer the greatest benefits. When it comes to exercise and longevity,…
Apple Watch may soon offer no-prick glucose monitoring
Apple's long-running quest to incorporate blood glucose monitoring into the Apple Watch appears to be moving forward. Sources at Bloomberg claim that the company's no-prick monitoring is now at a "proof-of-concept stage" and could be…
African leaders commit to ending AIDS among children by 2030
At a meeting in Tanzania, 12 African countries pledged to end AIDS in children by 2030. The first ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children marked an invaluable step in ensuring that all boys and girls with HIV have…
Feds say Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake diplomas
A federal prosecutor has accused three nursing schools in Florida of selling more than 7,600 fake diplomas. According to the Department of Justice, individuals who purchased the fake degrees and transcripts were able to sit for the national…
60,000 Coronavirus deaths confirmed by China as WHO investigates
Beijing reported nearly 60,000 Coronavirus-related deaths since Dec. 8, prompting the WHO to urge China to keep releasing COVID-19 data. Beijing announced the death toll as the Communist Party abruptly dropped antivirus restrictions in…
Travelers should wear masks as a new COVID variant spreads – WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) officials recommended that countries consider recommending masks for passengers on long-haul flights given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 in the United States. WHO and Europe…
Morocco bans arrivals from China because of a COVID outbreak
The Moroccan foreign ministry said on Saturday that Moroccans arriving from China, regardless of their nationality, will be prohibited from entering the country. This is in an effort to prevent any new waves of Coronavirus infections. A…
World in a better place after four years of pandemic – WHO
With the beginning of the fourth year of the Coronavirus pandemic, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed his optimism for the end of the pandemic in 2023. During a press conference…