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New cancer cases projected to rise to 35 million worldwide by 2050

A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has projected cancer cases to increase by 77% over the next 25 years, rising to 35 million worldwide by 2050.

More than 1 billion meals wasted every day as millions go hungry worldwide, UN report reveals

A new United Nations report revealed that over 1 billion meals are discarded globally every day while nearly 800 million people face hunger. The report, titled UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024, published on March 27, emphasized...

World’s advanced vertical farm opens its second facility to boost British food production

Jones Food Company (JFC), the world's most advanced vertical farm, has opened its second facility JFC2 in Gloucestershire to boost British food production.

What is Disease X? How Scientists are preparing for the next Pandemic?

The term “Disease X” refers to the unidentified cause of a potential future pandemic, listed as a priority by the WHO in 2018, a year before the emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.

China’s Child Pneumonia Outbreak: Everything we know about the new respiratory illness

Hospitals across China are grappling with a surge in respiratory illness cases and children presenting symptoms similar to pneumonia, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to seek additional information on the outbreak from the Chinese authorities.

Amazon set to begin using drones to deliver your medications within an hour

Amazon has expanded its drone delivery services, including prescription medications, following strong customer demands and the potential to improve the speed and efficiency of healthcare services.

UK set to begin rollout of world’s first seven-minute cancer treatment jab

The United Kingdom's state-run National Health Service (NHS) achieved an enormous milestone in the fight against cancer as it got ready to become the first healthcare system globally to offer a revolutionary cancer treatment injection that could potentially reduce...

Dubai introduces drones to deliver medicines, transforming healthcare

Dubai has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first-ever trial of medical delivery via drones at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).

France bans use of disposable tableware at fast food restaurants from January 2023

Fast-food restaurants in France will stop using disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for customers from January 1 as part of the French government's efforts to combat waste

New Zealand passes world’s first anti-smoking bill, bans tobacco sales for future generations

The legislation will also reduce the number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco products, from 6,000 to 600 by the end of 2023.

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.