Health

‘You do question yourself’: Triptii Dimri discusses challenges, mental health, career uncertainty

Hong Kong’s own drug regulator pushes ahead with hiring, seeks WHO recognition

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong is on a…

Trump Issues Order to Reduce Pesticides in Food as Kennedy Allies Fume

The order, which calls for studying the health risks of pesticides in the food supply, does not involve new federal funding, and does not call for regulations or legislation.

Anambra couple remanded as abused boy recovers in hospital

Anambra couple Chukwudi and Chisom Chukwuyere have been remanded for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old boy, Chiziterem, who is now recovering in hospital. Read More…

Shingles hospitalizes 23-year-old Canadian tourist in Vietnam within 48 hours

A 23-year-old Canadian tourist sent home with shingles was hospitalized two days later as a fast-spreading infection climbed his arm.

Lagos woman, nurse face trial over N16m pregnancy scam

A Lagos woman and a nurse are on trial for allegedly orchestrating a N16 million pregnancy scam and procuring an illegal abortion. Get the full details her Read More…

Yusuf renames popular Kano hospital after politician

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf renames Dawakin Tofa General Hospital to honour Dr Mahmoud Baffa Yola’s contributions. Learn more about the Kano hospi Read More: https://punchng.com/yusuf-renames-popular-kano-hospital-after-politician/

Police health drive will reduce personnel deaths — Kwara command

Kwara Police Command launches “Know Your Number” health drive to reduce sudden deaths among personnel. Learn about this vital initiative for officer welfar Read More…

Flying to India? All international travellers must now fill health form amid Ebola outbreak

CRISPR’s next act: the companies editing the epigenome to treat disease

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01976-w A handful of start-up firms are testing therapies that target specific epigenetic markers to treat everything from high cholesterol to a rare muscular disorder.

Inside the new political screening that’s stalling NIH grants

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01924-8 Mandatory reviews by top health officials and checks for 235 disfavoured terms have left hundreds of vetted grant applications in administrative limbo.

Briefing Chat: What tickling a chimpanzee can tell us about the evolution of speech

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02059-6 Nature staff discuss how apes share a rhythm of laughter, and how AI use may degrade skills in medicine and computer science.