Health

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.

Youtube settles social media addiction lawsuit brought by teenager amid tidal wave of court cases

YouTube's owner, Google, has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenager suing the world's biggest social media companies over their role in the youth mental health crisis.

Tallinja Says Bus Driver Was Not At Fault In Serious Mosta Crash

Tallinja has said that the bus driver who was critically injured in a serious collision in Mosta earlier this month was not responsible for the crash. In a statement issued on earlier today, Malta Public Transport said it had reviewed CCTV…

CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026 Opens Pre-Registration: Korea's Hub for Pharma, Biopharma, and Health Innovation

Informa Markets Korea has officially opened pre-registration for CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026, taking place at COEX, ...

DA eyes Q3 rollout of ASF vaccine

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA ) is targeting third-quarter 2026 approval for the commercial rollout of AVAC live vaccines to combat African swine fever (ASF) Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the…

Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?

Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies. (Image credit: Taylor Glascock…

In the Ebola epicenter, a gold-mining town reacts with fear, disbelief and grit

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real. (Image credit: Arsène Mpiana for NPR)