Health

'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…

Namibia: Khomas Records 95% HIV Status Awareness

[Namibian] The Khomas region has recorded major gains in healthcare and social welfare, with 95% of people living with HIV aware of their status, while the government has committed more than N$59.2 million towards key health infrastructure…

High Court was wrong to find order forcing councils to fluoridate unlawful, appeal finds

The Health Ministry appealed a High Court decision that found its order forcing 14 councils to fluoridate was unlawful.

As recoveries rise, doctors are finally learning how Bundibugyo Ebola behaves

The number of recoveries reported by Congolese health authorities almost doubled in a week, even as treatment centers admit dozens of patients daily.

Alebund Pharmaceuticals on Business Outlook

Gavin Xia, Co-Founder and CEO of Alebund Pharmaceuticals, speaks exclusively to Minmin Low about the Chinese biotech firm's product pipeline and strategies in domestic and overseas markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

Kenya: Missing Activist Davis Lichuma Found Alive At KNH After Alleged Abduction and Torture

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Missing activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive after allegedly being abducted, tortured and abandoned at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), according to the Social Justice Centres Working Group.

7 types of vegan milk that are easy to digest and prepare

Milk is considered a complete food because it contains two key nutrients, protein and calcium. Protein helps repair body tissues and strengthen the immune system, while calcium is essential for strong bones. However, when pure milk is not…