Health

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope. (Image credit: Smith Collection)

St Paul’s Bay Pothole Shatters Triple Ironman Dream

St Paul’s Bay Pothole Shatters Triple Ironman Dream

Maltese triathlete James Camilleri has been forced to abandon his dream of competing in his first Triple Ironman after a cycling accident left him with a broken collarbone. The 31-year-old was training for the gruelling race, due to take…

Legarda confirms medical leave amid reports she left country

Legarda confirms medical leave amid reports she left country

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday confirmed that she filed a formal medical leave with the Senate from Aug. 3 to 5, following reports that she and her son, Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste, had left the…

Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University

South China Morning Post

Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University

A 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and achieved a remarkable score, allowing him to realise his dream of studying…

South China Morning Post

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

Polished suits and other types of professional business attire no longer are the default option when interviewers may show up in hoodies and shorts... Keep on reading: In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and…

BGN ensures medical care, MBG poisoning probe optimal in Papua

BGN ensures medical care, MBG poisoning probe optimal in Papua

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said medical treatment and an investigation were proceeding optimally in Papua after ...

Today, I witnessed A Master and his protege, Yobe’s future has never looked brighter

Daily Trust

Today, I witnessed A Master and his protege, Yobe’s future has never looked brighter

Today, I sat in a hall filled with the finest of Yobe society , traditional rulers, clerics, politicians, technocrats, and ordinary citizens from all walks of life and I watched something rare unfold. It was not just an oath-taking…

Daily Trust

Health Ministry, Noor Dubai offer 500 cataract surgeries in C Java

The Health Ministry, in partnership with the Noor Dubai Foundation and the Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association, is ...

Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised for minor surgery in Kolkata

Times of India

Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised for minor surgery in Kolkata

Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty is currently in the hospital in Kolkata following a minor surgical procedure. This was revealed by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari via social media. After visiting the actor, Adhikari reported…

Times of India

Everyone's talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?

Everyone's talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?

For years doctors advised women against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on?

NHS Tayside investigates data breach into Minnie Merriman medical records

BBC

NHS Tayside investigates data breach into Minnie Merriman medical records

Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in the town.

BBC

Rescue Operation Launched After Person Suffers Head Injury In Blata l-Bajda

Rescue Operation Launched After Person Suffers Head Injury In Blata l-Bajda

A coordinated rescue operation was launched yesterday afternoon after a person suffered a head injury following a fall at Blata l-Bajda, in the limits of Selmun, Mellieħa. The Civil Protection Department said it was alerted to the incident…