Health

Louisiana man becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’ A young south-eastern Louisiana man recently became the first person in his region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease…

Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite request

China’s most renowned amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient, Cai Lei, has been battling the illness for seven years following his diagnosis. His wife, Duan Rui, has supported him in her own way, also becoming a pillar for other…

France confirms first Ebola case

More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.

Watch: Small Cattle Egret Rescued In Burmarrad Returns To The Wild | Lovin Malta

A young Cattle Egret (Agrett tal-Bhejjem) has been given a second chance at life after being found weak, dehydrated and struggling to survive in Burmarrad around two months ago. The chick was taken into the care of BirdLife Malta, where it…

Why we consulted nine doctors across countries — Mr Eazi, Temi

Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola reveal they consulted nine doctors across different countries to prepare for the birth of their first child, exploring various opt Read More…

Herbosa, DOH undersecretary face raps over alleged fiscal lapses

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health (DOH) chief Teodoro Herbosa and Undersecretary Randy Escolango face a complaint in the Office of the Ombudsman over their alleged “blatant disregard of standard fiscal checkpoints,” which ensures…

South Africa: From Spider-Man to Mandela, the Many Influences in Professor Salim Abdool Karim's Remarkable Scientific…

[spotlight] To Professor Salim Abdool Karim, excellence should be the only standard. In science, he says he is inspired by imaginative thinking such as that of American comic publisher Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man. Spotlight sat down…

The Philippines is the world’s new retirement capital: What does that mean for real estate

The Philippines has always been a place people come home to. Now, the world is seeing it as a place worth staying in. In the Retirement Abroad Index 2026 released by international health insurer Expatriate Group, the Philippines ranked…

FDA cracks down on counterfeit cosmetics, illegal drug sales

Epidemic Sound partners with Veel to deliver copyright-safe music for global content creators

Kathmandu, June 24 Epidemic Sound and Veel have announced a new API partnership aimed at simplifying music licensing and enhancing video production workflows for brands and content creators worldwide. According to a press statement…

UK heatwave puts dogs at risk: Breeds most vulnerable to heatstroke

The soaring temperatures in the UK are increasingly dangerous for dogs, especially for breeds like French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Chow Chows, and Saint Bernards. Their unique physical traits make it challenging for them to manage…

Jesy Nelson 'outraged' after MPs debate screening for muscle condition that affects her twins

The singer says children face a "postcode lottery", as testing for the disease is staggered.