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Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives and positives. A new test is more accurate and takes less than half an hour. (Image credit: BSIP/Universal Images Group via)

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests

People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did notA common knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients and may lead to worse outcomes, a 10-year trial suggests.The study tracked outcomes for patients treated for a meniscus tear, who were given a partial meniscectomy, one of the most common orthopaedic surgeries. Their trajectories were compared with patients who had randomly been assigned to rec...

GITEX Future Health Africa: Morocco Pitches Itself as Africa’s Health Hub

Casablanca — Morocco is stepping up its push to position itself as a regional hub for health innovation, as officials and industry leaders gathered on Tuesday ahead of the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa. The pre-opening press conference, held today at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, brought together government officials, organizers and healthcare stakeholders to outline the scope of the event, scheduled for May 4 to 6 in Casablanca. Opening the session, Amine Tahraoui sai...

Nearly 13% of Americans use drugs or marijuana to fall asleep

LifestyleHealth & FamiliesNearly 13% of Americans use drugs or marijuana to fall asleepSome 50-70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorderJulia Musto in New York Wednesday 29 April 2026 20:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967438","articleMeta"...

Grieving family win huge payout after hospital used DIRTY equipment to operate on US Navy veteran... with tragic consequences

Grieving family win huge payout after hospital used DIRTY equipment to operate on US Navy veteran... with tragic consequencesBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 20:15, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 20:17, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments

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Sun Pharma, Lilly Lead Latest Healthcare Deal Rush

Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals" wraps up recent pharma dealmaking. Eli Lilly agreed to buy closely held Ajax Therapeutics for as much as $2.3 billion in cash. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has agreed to acquire New York-listed women’s health-care company Organon. (Source: Bloomberg)

Face serum advert at Tube station banned over 'misleading' claim it made users 'look five years younger'

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Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000

Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,0009 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChloe HaywardHealth producerAlamyA major legal case in which Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is accused of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos, now involves 7,111 claimants.The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.The claimants allege that J&am...

Udaipur woman dies during treatment; her family kidnaps husband, then kills him

Udaipur woman dies during treatment her family kidnaps husband then kills him

No injection: UAE approves first nasal spray for severe allergic reaction

UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has officially granted approval for EURneffy, a new epinephrine-based treatment available in 1 mg and 2 mg strengths, making the UAE the first country in the region to authorise this innovative therapy.EURneffy is the first nasal adrenaline spray indicated for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions in adults and children aged four years and above, with dosing determined based on body weight.Developed by ALK Abelló, the product introduces a si...

चश्मा लगाने से नाक पर पड़ गए हैं काले निशान? आजमाएं ये 3 घरेलू तरीके, फिर नहीं दिखेंगे

What is 'meno-divorce'? UAE doctors warn of menopause misunderstanding

When a woman in her 30s and 40s starts to feel irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant, her partner rarely attributes this to the hormonal imbalance related to menopause. But experts say that failure of understanding one of the most common issues women face is quietly straining marriages across the region.The phenomenon, increasingly referred to as “meno-divorce,” describes the growing number of relationships that break down during perimenopause and menopause, largely because neither partne...

GITEX Future Health Africa 2026: The Ethics of AI in Healthcare Under Global Focus

Rabat – In a 700-bed public hospital in Kimberley, South Africa, a sole radiologist fell ill at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.  With no specialist available, clinicians turned to an AI platform called RADIFY, software trained to flag critical lung findings, and ran it around the clock.  Across the continent, in a rural Nigerian clinic, a startup called Ubenwa was training a machine learning model to detect birth asphyxia from a newborn’s cry alone. These stories capture the extraordi...

How To Show Up For Someone With Cancer

InnovationHealthcareHow To Show Up For Someone With CancerByAdaira Landry, MD MEd,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults.Follow AuthorApr 29, 2026, 11:23am EDTApr 29, 2026, 11:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Oncology patients are forced to face challenging news, medical symptoms, and signifi...

PMDC directs institutions to implement mental health screening protocols amid uptick in suicide cases

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Wednesday directed all medical and dental institutions to implement “structured mental health screening protocols” in response to “growing concerns over the increasing incidents of suicide and severe psychological distress among students”. In a statement, the council issued directives to all medical and dental institutions, emphasising the “critical importance of promoting and safeguarding the mental health of students and faculty”. It...

UAE Drug Authority approves first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the approval of “EURneffy,” a medication containing the active ingredient epinephrine, available in 1 mg and 2 mg strengths. With this approval, the UAE becomes the first country in the region to authorise this product as the first adrenaline nasal spray specifically designed for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults and children aged four years and above. The dosage is determined based on the patient’s we...

‘Smart’ vapes could include age verification so under-18s can’t use them

Historic Tobacco and Vapes Act which became law today could force e-cigarette manufacturers to build in smart features such as age locks and app-based verification

PureHealth entities secure global accreditation for clinical research standards

PureHealth has received full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs for its SEHA and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City entities, marking a key step in strengthening clinical research in the emirate.The accreditation, awarded for a three-year term, is considered one of the highest global recognitions in human research protection. It confirms that both entities meet strict international standards for ethics, safety and oversight in clinical studi...

New tobacco and vaping law to see UK become first country to end smoking

Tobacco and Vapes Act receives royal assent to begin Britain’s phase out of the legal sale of tobacco products to children born on or after 1 January 2009