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Muscat: Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf shows that GCC countries achieved a significant milestone in immunisation, with coverage for essential vaccines reaching 100 per cent in 2024, compared with approximately 84 per cent globally

 A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide ​and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ‌ovary syndrome, ​or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome,

Re-engineering an ​HIV patient 's own immune cells to find and destroy the virus succeeded in controlling the infection in a small first-in-human study, but researchers said work is needed to confirm the findings and determine which patients are most likely to benefit. The Phase 1 trial involved CA

Abu Dhabi: WHOOP, the human performance company, and Mubadala Investment Company have announced a strategic partnership to advance proactive health, performance science, and preventive healthcare innovation in the UAE, anchored by Mubadala’s $75 million investment in WHOOP. The partnership reflects

Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus ‌on a luxury cruise ship, with another five confirmed or suspected cases. What exactly is hantavirus, and what are the implications of its spread for global public health? What is it? Hantaviruses are rodent-borne viruses that can infect people an

London: Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet soaring demand for protein-rich whey, driven by a surge in ‌the use of weight-loss drugs and healthier eating trends. Whey is an essential component of the food products now targeting consumers looking to prevent muscle

Two cases of the deadly hantavirus have been ‌confirmed, and five more are suspected, among people who fell ill on a cruise ship now marooned off the Cape Verde islands and unable to put passengers ashore, the World Health Organization said. In its most detailed update on the outbreak, published la

High‑speed Formula 1 racing puts extraordinary physical demands on drivers, particularly on the neck, which must remain stable as cars travel at speeds of up to 200 mph through intense cornering forces. As the championship heads to Florida for the Miami Grand Prix, many drivers are arriving with sp

Intellia Therapeutics said on Monday its experimental gene‑editing therapy reduced the frequency of swelling attacks in patients with a rare genetic disorder in a late‑stage trial, sending its shares up more than 5% in volatile premarket trading. The therapy, lonvoguran ziclumeran, is aimed at trea

Abu Dhabi: SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, announced that Corniche Hospital has successfully performed a 'laparotomy‑assisted fetoscopic repair for spina bifida', marking a significant milestone in advanced fetal medicine. Spina bifida is a congenital condition that occurs when the spinal cord an

Novo Nordisk’s oral GLP‑1 drug significantly lowered blood sugar levels in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, meeting the main goal of a late‑stage clinical trial, the drugmaker said on Thursday. The Danish pharmaceutical company tested the pill in 132 patients aged 10 to 17 over a 26‑w

Washington: A recent study has found that frequent daytime sleepiness among older adults may signal underlying health issues and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The study noted that prolonged or frequent napping — particularly during morning hours — may indicate hidden conditions