Health

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

BBC

Children facing mental health 'crisis' as referrals reach over one million

Sky News

Children facing mental health 'crisis' as referrals reach over one million

The number of young people being referred for mental health services in England has risen to more than a million, according to analysis of NHS data by the children's commissioner.

Sky News

Thailand is entering an era of unprecedented longevity

Bangkok Post

Thailand is entering an era of unprecedented longevity

Advances in healthcare and medical technology are allowing people to live significantly longer than previous generations, creating both opportunities and challenges for retirement planning.

Bangkok Post

Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the…

Gatchalian to push social media curbs for minors

Gatchalian to push social media curbs for minors

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday renewed his call to ban children aged 16 and below from using social media, saying stronger safeguards against harmful online content should be among Congress’ top…

Princess of Wales completes Three Peaks Challenge, climbing three UK mountains

Princess of Wales completes Three Peaks Challenge, climbing three UK mountains

The Princess scaled Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours to raise money for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

MAHA feels betrayed after Supreme Court ruling on Monsanto, glyphosate

The Hill

MAHA feels betrayed after Supreme Court ruling on Monsanto, glyphosate

Prominent activists with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement are raging and saying they feel betrayed after the Supreme Court sided with pesticide maker Monsanto on Thursday and said it did not need to put a warning label…

The Hill

Transgender Filipinos face risks from self-medication, experts warn

Transgender Filipinos face risks from self-medication, experts warn

(First of two parts) DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — For years, Angel, a transgender woman from Negros Oriental, bought contraceptive pills from pharmacies, ordered hormones online and injected herself based on advice from…

BOC clears 10 more overstaying containers in Subic Freeport

BOC clears 10 more overstaying containers in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has removed 10 overstaying refrigerated containers loaded with spoiled, foul-smelling cargo from the Port of Subic as part of efforts to decongest the port and address…

Parents charged with murder over obesity death of 114kg son, aged 7

Parents charged with murder over obesity death of 114kg son, aged 7

Prosecutors allege couple called vet about their dog’s health on the morning neglected, bedridden boy stopped breathing

Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits

ABC News

Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits

All Australian veterans will soon have access to claim compensation for health issues, fulfilling a royal commission recommendation, but those conscripted during the Vietnam War say their advanced age means their claims should receive…

ABC News

Kate completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer charity

The Guardian