health

Medical Warnings on the Psychological Repercussions of Infinite Scrolling on Social Media Platforms

Specialized international research centers have issued strict warnings regarding the negative psychological effects resulting from the excessive use of social media platforms, highlighting the phenome...

Government Efforts to Develop and Expand the Health Insurance System in Basra

Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani called on Saturday (May 23, 2026) for the development of implementation mechanisms for the health insurance system in the governorate. He affirmed that this system is a...

Recent Study: Genetics Determine the Efficacy of Vitamin D in Diabetes Prevention

A recent medical study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that the efficacy of Vitamin D in preventing Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to an individual's genetic makeup. The research demonstrat...

Comprehensive Preventive Plan in Diyala to Counter the Risks of Hemorrhagic Fever

Local authorities in Diyala province have launched a comprehensive preventive plan to counter the spread of hemorrhagic fever, following the recent recording of new cases. The plan includes intensive...

Severe Dust Wave to Hit Iraq Next Friday.. Warnings of Reduced Visibility

The General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring forecasted that the country will be exposed to a dust wave starting next Friday, May 15, noting that its intensity will be high in some are...

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Announces Success of First Two Liver Transplant Operations in Iraq

The Imam Zain Al-Abidin Teaching Hospital affiliated with the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the success of the first two liver transplant operations performed simultaneously in Iraq.A statement f...

First Hantavirus Case Recorded in France

French health authorities announced the recording of the first Hantavirus case in the country. Hantaviruses usually spread through rodents, but in rare cases can be transmitted from person to person....

Scientific Study: Sunlight Affects Skin's Biological Clock and Accelerates Aging

A British research team concluded that prolonged exposure to sunlight, particularly ultraviolet rays, disrupts the biological balance of the skin and resets its internal clock in an unhealthy manner....

Ministry of Health: No Hantavirus Cases Recorded in Iraq and Epidemiological Situation is Reassuring

The Ministry of Health confirmed that no Hantavirus infections have been recorded inside Iraq, noting that the epidemiological situation remains stable. The official ministry spokesperson stated that...

Five European Countries Send Planes to Evacuate Nationals from Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus

Five European countries announced sending planes to evacuate their nationals from a cruise ship heading to Spain, which is witnessing an outbreak of Hantavirus. The Spanish Minister of Interior confir...