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Luxor is at the heart of Egypt's medical tourism push
Travel writer Lucie Duff Gordon was among 19th-century Europeans who spent long periods of time in Luxor. Famed for its Pharaonic sites, the Egyptian city's dry air — warm even in winter — was recommended as respite for a range of…
Decades of Male-Focused Medical Research Could Bias Healthcare AI
Originally published by The Conversation. Many people will learn CPR using a flat-chested manikin: Three-quarters of the world's CPR manikins were described as male or had no sex specified, according to a 2024 study of 20 models sold worldwide. Of…
Kolon Industries ramps up advanced materials for AI, autos, medical markets
Kolon Industries is expanding its high-value materials portfolio across automotive, medical and artificial intelligence-related markets, targeting about 200 billion won ($145 million) in sales from modified polyphenylene oxide as production ramps…
Presley Gerber Died in Rehab Facility, Medical Examiner Confirms
Watch: Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dead at 27 More details have come to light about Presley Gerber 's tragic death. After Cindy Crawford 's son—whom she shares with husband Rande Gerber — died on Sept. 20 at 27, the Los…
Expert to talk on new medical horizons through genetics
0342174d-c536-4427-b9e2-55c3651cd45d Created: Sep 21, 2026 06:03 PM (Updated: Sep 21, 2026 06:03 PM) Carika Weldon, the founder and chief executive of the CariGenetics group (File photograph by Akil Simmons) The featured speaker at a networking…
Scientists made a paper battery you can swallow to power internal medical devices
Scientists built a swallowable paper battery that can power medical devices inside the body and then gradually break down after its job is done. So far, the battery has been tested only in pigs, in which it powered devices for up to three days. If…
That Medical Supplement Ad May Be A Deepfake AI Doctor
Once upon a time, suspect supplement salespeople who wanted to get rich had to be on the Oprah TV show or be friends with President Clinton. Not now. Drs. Oz, Chopra, Hyman, and Weil, or anyone who wants to take their place in the Four Horsemen of…
Birth Injuries That May Require Lifelong Medical Care
Some birth injuries resolve with early treatment. Others become the organizing reality of a child's entire life. When a baby suffers serious brain damage, nerve damage, or oxygen deprivation at birth, the medical needs that follow don't end at NICU…
Korea expands fast-track visas to spread medical tourism beyond Seoul
Korea is expanding its roster of government-certified medical tourism facilitators to 112 agencies starting Oct. 1, seeking to channel a record-breaking surge in foreign patient visits into regional economies beyond the capital. The Ministry of…
Businesses urged to back search for Humber's next star medical scientists
Businesses in and around Hull are being encouraged to back an effort to inspire the next generation of scientific, healthcare and innovation talent. Medical research organisation The Daisy Appeal is hosting the Young Scientist Award which is open…
JB Pritzker talks about his weight-loss journey using GLP-1 medication, responds to question about possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to 'CBS Mornings' that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight. In an interview broadcast Monday, Pritzker said he's lost 80 pounds so far and he feels 'a whole lot different and…
Top 5 In-Demand Medical Courses for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
High-Demand Medical Courses: The medical and healthcare industry is among the most esteemed and reliable career paths. While MBBS is often the first course that comes to mind, the medical field has broadened significantly. Alongside MBBS, there is…
CDC: More pharmacies, hospitals carry opioid addiction treatment medication
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! More pharmacies and emergency departments across the United States are carrying buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder…
Agartala Government Medical College adds 100 MBBS seats
The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has increased its MBBS seats from 150 to 250 for the 2026-27 academic session. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday (September 21, 2026) that the expansion is expected to bolster the…
Telehealth Companies Keep Exposing Customers' Medical Data. What Should They Do?
The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment, and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto an app or website and get approved for a new medication within minutes. Since the…
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