Health

Gene-edited pigs raised for human organ transplants

Pig organ transplants may soon become a real solution to the global shortage of donor organs, as scientists raise genetically modified pigs in highly...

Alberta moves to limit assisted dying rules

Province proposes stricter eligibility Alberta has proposed new legislation that would limit assisted dying rules to end-of-life circumstances only, marking a significant shift from broader...

Early menopause linked to 40% higher risk of heart disease

Increased coronary risk A major study by the US health system Northwestern Medicine has found that women who enter menopause before age 40 face roughly...

India may cut costs of Ozempic-like weight-loss meds

A surge in weight-loss treatments On Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, early-morning walkers circle the track, only to later indulge in samosas and jalebis - a snapshot...

Nurses set strict terms for employing foreign staff

Union opposition and private sector pressure on nurse legislation Cyprus is facing tensions over the prospect of employing foreign nurses, as unions reject proposed legislative...