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World Health Organization has warned that the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa had been spreading silently for months before the first confirmed case was officially detected, raising concerns about wider transmission

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency following the outbreak of a dangerous Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid growing fears of wider regional spread and

Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have achieved a major scientific breakthrough by developing nanoscale particles capable of functioning as miniature “drug factories” inside living cells, opening the door

Recent studies have revealed that having a clear sense of purpose in life is linked not only to personal and professional success, but also to better health, greater happiness, and even a

A new scientific study conducted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has revealed that restoring a key cellular molecule involved in energy production may partially reverse the harmful effects

Saudi Public Health Authority has confirmed that no cases of Hantavirus have been recorded in Saudi Arabia so far, while authorities continue closely monitoring international developments related to the virus. Dr. Emad

Headphones and wireless earbuds have become an essential part of everyday life, whether for music, calls, gaming, or watching videos. However, prolonged exposure to loud audio can gradually become a serious threat

Medical teams from the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program have begun a complex surgery in Riyadh to separate 18-month-old Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital. A Highly

In a remarkable medical achievement, a 102-year-old patient successfully underwent a minimally invasive heart procedure at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran, following repeated internal bleeding caused by blood-thinning medication. The patient,

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of a specific batch of Xanax XR, commonly prescribed for treating anxiety disorder, after it failed to meet quality standards. The recall

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health conducted an inspection tour of healthcare facilities in Makkah to assess their readiness ahead of the upcoming Hajj season. The visit included several hospitals and medical centers

Health and nutrition experts have revisited the role of sparkling water in weight loss, as its popularity grows as a healthier alternative to sugary soft drinks. According to specialists, sparkling water may

For decades, Professor Svetlana Mojsov worked in the relative quiet of biochemical research — mapping the behavior of a tiny hormone, testing hypotheses, and publishing findings that few outside her field paused

The pharmaceutical sector in Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase of leadership, marking a significant step in accelerating the development of this critical industry and enhancing its regional and global competitiveness.

Coral reefs are gaining increasing global attention within the medical community, emerging as a powerful natural source of bioactive compounds with the potential to revolutionize modern drug development. Scientists are actively exploring

A Comprehensive Health Transformation Aligned with Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia celebrates World Health Day this year as it continues its ambitious journey to transform its healthcare sector under Vision 2030. The Kingdom

Every year on April 2, the world turns its attention to autism spectrum disorder — and Saudi Arabia joins this global moment with a growing infrastructure of care, awareness, and inclusion that

Saudi catering group CATRION Catering Holding Co. has signed a five-year general services contract to provide catering services for patients, companions, and staff at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC)

Somali conjoined twins Rahma and Ramla have been successfully separated at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh, becoming the 68th pair under Saudi Arabia's conjoined twins program.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has imposed a sweeping ban on poultry and egg imports from forty countries as part of a comprehensive effort to protect public health and strengthen food