Health

France detects new COVID-19 variant for first time
European health authority confirms several cases across bloc
France detects new COVID-19 variant for first time
European health authority confirms several cases across bloc

Propolis tested in space found to be more effective than antibiotics against certain bacteria
Findings found in student-designed experiment conducted by Türkiye’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravci

WHO says polio outbreak in Madagascar is over
No new cases of type 1 polio were reported since September 2023, says World Health Organization

WHO member states adopt world's 1st pandemic accord to strengthen global health response
Next steps to include negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing system

World nears 'politically feasible' pandemic accord, but funding remains weak link: Expert
As WHO member states consider adopting a new pandemic treaty, final draft reflects major compromises and equity gains, while concerns over financing remain

Florida bans fluoride in public drinking water, becoming 2nd US state to do so
Fluoride has long been used to prevent tooth decay, but studies link high exposure – higher than levels found in water – during pregnancy to lower IQ and behavioral problems in children