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Greece has imposed a 10-day ban on livestock movement after detecting 104 cases of pox in sheep and goats. The Agriculture Ministry confirmed that the virus does not affect humans.

The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness.

WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk.

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Neurode Labs’ new brain-computer interface allows users to control devices with their thoughts, opening new possibilities in digital control, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of artificially raising insulin prices and increasing costs for patients.

The European Commission’s new initiative calls for extending smoke-free environments to key outdoor areas to protect young people from second-hand smoke.

New research links weekend sleep catch-up with a 20% reduced risk of heart disease, suggesting that compensating for lost sleep could offer significant health benefits.

Federal inspectors uncovered numerous violations at a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia, prompting a recall of deli meats tied to a listeria outbreak that has killed nine people.