Health

Worker killed, another unconscious after crane tips over in Hong Kong

A worker has died and another has been left unconscious at a Hong Kong construction site after a crane fell on its side. Police said on Monday that they received a report at 9.42am that an industrial accident had occurred on a site on…

Short of funds for drugs or doctors, West Bank health system falters under Israeli sanctions

A yearlong freeze on transfers of tax revenues has resulted in the debt-ridden PA Health Ministry being unable to provide many services, with physicians striking over inability to help patients The post Short of funds for drugs or doctors…

France records 1,000 more deaths amid extreme heat in Europe

BERLIN, Germany — Around 1,000 additional deaths were recorded in France last week as the country’s record-breaking heat wave reached its peak, health officials said Sunday, amid a warning from the World Health Organization that Europe…

Two injured, 320 without power after 'serious' crash in Tasmania's south

Two people were taken to hospital after the single vehicle crash on Burwood Drive, Blackmans Bay in Tasmania's south.

Man dead, boy hospitalised after crash in Tasmania's south

A man has died, and a boy remains in hospital, following a single-vehicle crash in Blackmans Bay in Tasmania's south.

She donated her eggs 45 times: How an illegal fertility racket in Maharashtra scarred women’s health

24-hour heat stress: Day ‘feel’ 50°C, night warmest in 2 years

Delhi sweltered under extreme heat stress, with 'feels like' temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius and night temperatures hitting a two-year high for June. A heatwave intensified the oppressive conditions, exacerbated by high…

‘Pass on the warmth’: blind Chinese teen aces gaokao, chooses medicine to help others

A teenager from northern China who lost his sight in a brutal attack has emerged as one of the top scorers in the national college entrance examination for students with disabilities. Thirteen years ago, Guo Bin was just six years old when…

Coons released from hospital after car crash caused minor injuries

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has been released from the hospital after a car crash that resulted in minor injuries, he said Sunday. “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one…

A deadly strain of bird flu has landed on Australian shores. Does it pose a risk to pets?

The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The deadly…

‘What is the difference between blood sugar and diabetes?’

‘Inflated bills, missing files’: Former health services chief, ex-CPA official arrested in medical procurement scam