Health

CNA

Experts say Hegseth's military testosterone screening may not boost combat performance, warn of health risks

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month unveiled plans for what he called a "High-T Department of War", arguing that screening service members for testosterone deficiency would help keep the US military on the "leading edge…

CNA

Nigeria’s real sector faces N50tn funding shortfall – CPPE

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns over what it described as Nigeria’s widening real sector financing crisis, estimating that manufacturers, farmers, agribusinesses, exporters and micro, small and…

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says

The Hindu

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says

The meeting came amid ‌concerns over the health of the 81-year-old Nobel Peace ‌Prize winner, who has been in ⁠detention since the February 2021 coup

The Hindu

Your future self will thank you: Small health decisions that matter today

There’s a lot that comes with adulting: managing your time, building your career, planning your finances. But one thing that’s often overlooked? Your health. It’s easy to think that serious health concerns are something to worry about…

Woman murdered over alleged witchcraft in Bauchi

Woman murdered over alleged witchcraft in Bauchi

A 30-year-old woman, Hafse Ubale, has been killed after being accused of witchcraft in Garin Malam village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident occurred on July 28 when a suspect, Garba…

Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella…

The Guardian

Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella…

The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changes The first person Maria* called when she found out she was pregnant was her doctor. The second…

The Guardian

Another review on the cards? More changes likely in India's backroom staff

Times of India

Another review on the cards? More changes likely in India's backroom staff

India's injury crisis shows no signs of easing. Jasprit Bumrah will miss both Sri Lanka Tests, joining Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar on the sidelines, while Sai Sudharsan awaits fitness clearance. With key players…

Times of India

Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand — With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality. The…

Missing weapon, forensic inconsistencies puzzle investigators in Raza ‘murder’ case

Dawn

Missing weapon, forensic inconsistencies puzzle investigators in Raza ‘murder’ case

KARACHI: Police investigators probing the death of a 25-year-old former IBA student and aspiring businessman have found that Mir Raza Ali Khan was facing financial losses in his business, but they doubt the theory that he took his own…

Dawn

‘We’ve got this far’: Woman died after hospital pressed ahead without scan

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