Health

New Laser Technology Corrects Vision In Just Nine Seconds

Imagine closing your eyes, counting to nine… and seeing clearly without any spectacles or contact lenses once you open them. The latest corrective eye laser surgery, SMILE, delivers that level of speed, precision and patient comfort. If…

Last coal boiler in a NZ hospital decommissioned

The project to replace the 13 remaining coal boilers across eight Health New Zealand campuses has now finished.

Brazil fans were waiting for Vinicius Junior to be their hero. He’s arrived

Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup “I’m so happy to see you happy. Living a dream. It’s Brazil,” wrote Vinícius Júnior on Instagram after Brazil’s 3-0 win…

'It is a challenge' - Health NZ denies poor planning led to lack of gastro doctors at Palmerston North Hospital

After one specialist retired and a couple left because of unexpected illness, a lot of pressure was put on the remaining gastroenterology staff, says Health NZ.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, completes Three Peaks Challenge to show life after cancer diagnosis

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours to raise awareness of life after a cancer diagnosis and to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Where is Avesh Khan? The lanky pacer eyes India comeback via Ranji Trophy

After a year-long battle with injury and knee surgery, Avesh Khan says he is ready to return to the grind. Fresh off a successful Madhya Pradesh Premier League campaign, the fast bowler speaks about his rehab, Test cricket ambitions…

'Unimaginable pain': Brother tells of family's grief after doctor's death

Royal Hobart Hospital doctor Artyom Avetisyan died following a single-vehicle car crash in southern Tasmania. He had been driving back to Hobart after working in Launceston, and his brother says Dr Avetisyan sounded "extremely exhausted"…

Jasmin Bhasin hospitalised in Dubai during birthday trip with Aly Goni: ‘Serious infection’

Malaysia records more than 38,000 dengue cases in first half of 2026

PETALING JAYA – With more than 38,000 dengue cases recorded in the first half of 2026, Malaysia is now grappling with a significant viral shift, as the DENV-3 strain emerges as the dominant circulating serotype. According to data from the…

More facilities in Japan placing sanitary bins in men’s restrooms

The need to change pads and adult diapers has become a daily concern for some men as not only older people, but also some cancer patients can experience incontinence.

Two hospitals in Japan to conduct pig-to-human kidney transplant clinical trials in 2028

The startup spun out of Meiji University said it would aim to obtain production and marketing authorization after confirming their safety through the trials.

Jeremy Clarkson Set for More Episodes of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ and ‘Millionaire Hot Seat’

Jeremy Clarkson is set to return for more episodes of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and spin-off “Millionaire Hot Seat” following news he is in remission from cancer. U.K. network ITV has ordered 15 episodes of the flagship quiz show as…