Health

Convicted Rapist Who Fled to Scotland and Faked His Own Death Dies in Utah

Nicholas Rossi, 38, raped two girlfriends in 2008 and later fled to Scotland, prosecutors said. An attentive nurse treating him for Covid in 2021 identified him.

NPFL’s ambitious wage revolution faces harsh reality

The proposed introduction of a minimum monthly salary of 2 million for players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), alongside a record 1 billion prize for the league champions, has been hailed as one of the boldest reforms ever…

Who is your decision maker?

Real life is often stranger and oftentimes more dramatic than fiction. Sometimes when I watch movies and see family chaos and commotion that people would otherwise dismiss as bad Nollywood scripts, I laugh inwardly. Wetin musa no see for…

US activates highest-level response to Ebola outbreak

The leading US public health agency has announced a Level 1 response.

Confronting male infertility when fatherhood is delayed

Understand male infertility, its causes, and how delayed fatherhood impacts reproductive health. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for men. Read More: https://punchng.com/confronting-male-infertility-when-fatherhood-is-delayed/

Work-from-home mandate renewed for Mexico City employees on Tuesday

President Sheinbaum has suspended school activities and ordered mandatory home office (teleworking) for the public sector in Mexico City for June 30. The Mexican national soccer team plays a Round of 32 World Cup match at Mexico City…

While teaching about pancreatic cancer, John realised he ticked every box

Clinical worker John McNeur didn't realise he was unwell until he was delivering a health workshop on pancreatic cancer in the remote Northern Territory — and he began ticking all of the boxes. Now he's on a mission to raise awareness.

Is frozen yoghurt better for you than ice cream? What nutrition experts say

We asked experts whether its health reputation is deserved.

This Is Why Your Smartwatch Is Giving You Anxiety, and What You Can Do About It

I struggle to wear a smartwatch because of the anxiety it causes. To find out why and what can be done about it, I reached out to doctors and other experts.

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid

5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket

The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs. (Image credit: Patrick Sison)

Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs

Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at home A Michigan couple has been charged with murder after authorities say their son died weighing more than 250lbs (113kg) despite being just…