Health

Five killed in Kano building collapse

No fewer than five people died, while nine others were rescued after two buildings collapsed during heavy rainfall in different parts of Kano State on Saturday. The first incident occurred at Gaida Sabon Titi, along Salbas Filling Station…

Wife’s death spurs Maharashtra man to build village road

Wife’s death spurs Maharashtra man to build village road

Villagers in Ghodankappi are building their own road after a woman's death highlighted connectivity issues. Tulsiram Gedam mobilized residents to construct the vital 1.5-km stretch. This initiative underscores the administration's failure…

Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says

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Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stresses the importance of regular exercise for elderly people to maintain health and live gracefully. Read More: https://punchng.com/regular-exercise-keeps-elderly-fit-obasanjo-says/

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83

The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)

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Labor senator seeks postpartum inquiry after 'excruciating' experience

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Labor senator seeks postpartum inquiry after 'excruciating' experience

The South Australian Labor Senator opens up about her difficult early days of motherhood in the hopes of encouraging women around Australia to share their own experiences to help shape health reforms.

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83

CBC

Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83

Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.

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Meningococcal vaccine eligibility criteria too narrow - advocate

All young people in classrooms are at risk because they socialise together, says the head of Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa.

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to Tommy John? The MLB legend died peacefully at 83 at his Florida home, surrounded by his family. Days earlier, he had been in hospice care and shared a farewell message with Yankees fans. John finished his 26-year career…

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Obesity rises sharply as French Polynesia faces chronic health challenges

French Polynesia is facing growing public health pressures as rising rates of chronic disease combine with an ageing population and changing lifestyles. More than half of adult residents are now considered obese.

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Ted Charlton has a rare medical condition. He's died seven times

A rare temperature and thirst disorder has brought Ted Charlton perilously close to the end multiple times - but he's still in good spirits about his life.

Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases

Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases

The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent and control diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the state…

Zamfara to end illegal medicine sales, hawking

Zamfara to end illegal medicine sales, hawking

The Zamfara State Government has intensified efforts to curb the illegal sale and hawking of medicines, describing the practice as a threat to public health. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, stated this at a…