Health

Why free-range eggs might not actually be from free-range hens

The threat of bird flu hangs over the industry.

Man accused of violent Auckland attacks in hospital, court appearance postponed

The 49-year-old was due to appear in court today but it has been postponed.

US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The shot, mFlusiva, was given a traditional approval for adults aged 50 to 64.

Exhumation of Raza’s body not ruled out after controversy over autopsy

Exhumation of Raza’s body not ruled out after controversy over autopsy

Mir Raza Ali KARACHI: Police on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility of exhuming the body of former IBA student Mir Raza Ali after a controversy emerged between the police surgeon and investigators over alleged loopholes in the…

KP CM Afridi warns of march on Islamabad

KP CM Afridi warns of march on Islamabad

• PTI holds protests, rallies countrywide to mark third anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest • Party claims one MNA, four MPAs, several workers arrested in Lahore • Police use teargas, baton-charge Karachi protesters; 10 workers detained…

Six of family, including two infants, killed as century-old house collapses in UP

Six of family, including two infants, killed as century-old house collapses in UP

Six family members perished when their old house roof collapsed early Thursday. Heavy rainfall caused the structure to give way, trapping everyone inside. Alerted neighbours summoned rescue teams who pulled victims from the debris. One man…

Why Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics

Japan Times

Why Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics

Health officials say the current epidemic is spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks did at this stage.

Japan Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Pujalte denies bid delay claim in P3-B TB medicine procurement

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Pujalte denies bid delay claim in P3-B TB medicine procurement

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. on Thursday denied allegations that he ordered a review of the P3-billion procurement of tuberculosis medicine to delay the bidding process and buy time for a favored…

Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 US states

Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 US states

Aug 5 - U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers that has sickened 345 people in 27 states, prompting supplier Coast Citrus Distributors to recall peppers sent to restaurants…

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s residence

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s residence

Three children were found dead and one critically ill at a native doctor’s residence in Anambra. Police are investigating the tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-children-found-dead-in-anambra-native-doctors-residence/

Kano nabs fake health workers running illegal outreach

Kano State authorities have arrested fake health workers operating an illegal medical outreach. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect p Read More…

BCCI to standardise Bronco, 2K fitness tests after England tour debacle

BCCI to standardise Bronco, 2K fitness tests after England tour debacle

The Indian team went through a change in fitness testing drills after Adrian Leroux replaced Soham Desai as the strength and conditioning coach last year. It is learnt that the BCCI medical team, which includes the CoE and the Indian team…