Health

Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared, says WHO

South China Morning Post

Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared, says WHO

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May, the World Health Organization said on Monday, as responders in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) struggle to…

South China Morning Post

FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’

FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’

Move closes loophole but doesn’t include definition of ultra-processed foods, promised earlier this year The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing its rules on how food manufacturers notify them of ingredients brought to the…

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hospitalised; aide says injured in lathicharge

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hospitalised; aide says injured in lathicharge

Several agitators and four policemen were injured during a clash near the Jharkhand assembly on Monday, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against the alleged irregularities in recruitment…

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak

BBC

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak

Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

BBC

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Who is Beverly Ho, Marcos’ pick to lead PhilHealth?

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday named Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho as the new president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Ho’s appointment came as Marcos transferred the…

Fiona’s 14-year-old son Max was bright and gave enormous bear hugs. She lost him in an instant when his heart suddenly…

Fiona’s 14-year-old son Max was bright and gave enormous bear hugs. She lost him in an instant when his heart suddenly…

The Sydney mother wants Canberra politicians to hear people who have lost children to sudden cardiac death, saying ‘we need answers’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fiona Connolly often reflects on the moment…

At least 20 dead as major quake rocks Colombia, other countries

At least 20 dead as major quake rocks Colombia, other countries

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighbouring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities. The death toll after the earthquake has…

Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours

Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities. The Colombian geological service and its…

How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed

How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed

After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.

UK is first European nation to approve weight loss pill

Sky News

UK is first European nation to approve weight loss pill

The UK has become the first European nation to approve a pill which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes.

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Why choosing low-fat dairy is not necessarily better for your health

For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.

Joe Burrow has much to prove, but one Bengals factor could change everything

Joe Burrow has much to prove, but one Bengals factor could change everything

Cincinnati's offense has a wealth of talent, featuring dynamic receivers and a flexible running back. A healthy Joe Burrow is set to spearhead the team following previous injuries. Key to their Super Bowl dreams will be the offensive…