RFK Jr cancels $500m funding for mRNA vaccines for diseases like Covid
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in funding for mRNA vaccines being developed to counter viruses that…
Tag: HEALTH
Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says
Walking 7,000 steps a day can be enough to boost your brainpower and help protect against a range of different diseases, a major study suggests.…
quantum computing and AI can accelerate and improve drug development
Using traditional discovery processes, a staggering 90 percent of drug development trials are unsuccessful. But what if there is a future in which quantum technologies…
Abu Dhabi hospital reveals new brain scan to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
A scan that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss begins is now available in the UAE for the first time. The amyloid PET scan, recently launched at Cleveland Clinic…
UAE Sheikh Mohamed Reaffirms Commitment to a Healthier Future
On World Health Day, President Sheikh Mohamed reinforces the UAE’s dedication to advancing global healthcare, promoting a culture of well-being, and supporting science-led solutions to…
Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They…
A Shocking Percentage of Our Brains Are Made of Microplastics, Scientists Find
Researchers have found that a shocking amount of microplastics are ending up in our brains. As detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper, scientists found that all 91…
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
They are the bête noire of many nutritionists – mass-produced yet moreish foods like chicken nuggets, packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, ice cream or even sliced brown bread.…
Lowering blood pressure naturally without medications
Managing high blood pressure, or hypertension, is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. While medication is…
Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to ‘one million people next summer’
A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer could reportedly be offered to “a million people” in a pilot programme from next summer.…