Health

CBC

Thunder Bay, Ont., health unit takes owner of seniors' apartment to court

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is taking the owner of a seniors’ apartment building to court "as a last resort", saying he failed to address dozens of health code violations, including complaints of bed bugs and overflowing…

CBC

Anthropic CEO to AI companies: Fulfil your cancer promise, rather than blaming me

Times of India

Anthropic CEO to AI companies: Fulfil your cancer promise, rather than blaming me

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei believes public negativity towards AI stems from a deep crisis of trust. He argues that genuine breakthroughs, not marketing, will rebuild credibility with ordinary people. Amodei stated that AI firms must…

Times of India

Ferry offers solace in quake-hit Kumamoto

Japan Times

Ferry offers solace in quake-hit Kumamoto

Free meal, bathing and medical services as well as a play area for children are provided on the ferry, anchored at Yatsushiro port in the prefecture.

Japan Times

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths

The Punch

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths

The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with over 2,300 deaths. Learn about the fast-moving Bundibugyo strain and co Read More…

The Punch

Doctors raise alarm over Trump’s push to scale back US childhood vaccinations

CNA

Doctors raise alarm over Trump’s push to scale back US childhood vaccinations

The Trump administration says its overhaul of childhood vaccine recommendations will provide “gold-standard” protection, but doctors warn the changes could increase the risk of preventable diseases.

CNA

Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer

Deutsche Welle

Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer

Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers.

Deutsche Welle

Young Waikato woman who died of meningococcal disease named

Kyla Te Wano Greensill received a University of Waikato Blues Award for her outstanding sporting achievements and contribution to the university and wider community.

Bukidnon distributes 60 cobra antivenom to curb snakebite deaths

Bukidnon distributes 60 cobra antivenom to curb snakebite deaths

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — To curb snakebite fatalities due to remote locations or shortage of supplies, the Bukidnon provincial government has distributed 60 ampules of purified cobra antivenom to four strategic medical facilities across…

Nigeria steps up production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

Daily Trust

Nigeria steps up production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen local production of military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and…

Daily Trust

WATCH: BTS’ Jimin kisses little girl battling cancer at Texas concert

WATCH: BTS’ Jimin kisses little girl battling cancer at Texas concert

BTS member Jimin melted hearts after he gave a young cancer patient a memorable moment during the group’s two-night concert in Texas on Aug. 15 and 16. Heroes for Children shared a video on Instagram on Monday, Aug. 17, showing Jimin…

Urgent care clinic absorbing patients from crowded ED

Local Doctors Otara says patients have been coming to them to avoid long waits at Middlemore Hospital.

How technology builds agency for both students and educators

How technology builds agency for both students and educators

In the age of AI, “it’s no longer about answering questions, but questioning answers.” The year is 2026 and the Philippines is at a point where there is deep recognition that educational reforms are needed to nurture the next generation of…