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MENA Newswire News Desk: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy, a new medication for the treatment of schizophrenia, marking the first major advance in this area in more than three decades. Cobenfy, developed by Bristol Myers

MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), accusing them of inflating insulin prices and increasing costs for millions of diabetes patients. The suit, filed

Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout

South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities has seen a

Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread.

A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects of smoking,

Recent findings highlight the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels. According to Dr. Tim Stockwell of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, a daily intake of just one alcoholic drink can reduce one’s lifespan by roughly

In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages manufactured

Loaves of bread have been withdrawn from store shelves across Japan following the discovery of what is believed to be the remains of a small animal, suspected to be a rat. Production of the bread was immediately halted at a

Health officials in New York City are grappling with a surge in cases of a rare disease associated with rat urine, particularly among sanitation workers who are routinely exposed to these pests. This concerning trend comes just a year after