Health

Watsons brings free health services closer to Filipinos in over 140 stores nationwide

For many Filipinos, staying healthy often takes a backseat to the demands of everyday life. Routine health check-ups are frequently postponed because of busy schedules, concerns about cost, or the belief that they’re healthy if they aren’t…

How we tortured UniJos student to death – Suspects

Four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mbaye, a Political Science student of the University of Jos (UniJos), have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone theft. The suspects spoke when they were…

Days after resigning citing stress, Thinking Machines' Lilian Weng rejoins OpenAI

Lilian Weng rejoined OpenAI after a brief resignation from Thinking Machines Lab. She cited stress and illness as reasons for her initial departure. Weng will now work alongside Sam Altman in a more predictable role. This move follows…

‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip

US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran, even as he revived his accusation that long-time US health official Anthony Fauci helped shield…

Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained

The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.

Clinicians to respond to mental health emergencies instead of NSW Police

People experiencing mental health emergencies in New South Wales will be met by healthcare workers as opposed to police, under a new model being rolled out by the state government.

‘Bursting at the seams’: Doctor wants tent outside hospital as corridors fill up

A senior doctor at Christchurch Hospital says staff are preparing to pitch a tent outside as the corridors overflow with patients.

Pilgrims can choose their Haj year under new four-year policy

• Registration, waiting list system introduced; slot can be reserved with 10pc deposit • Govt to lock in long-term contracts to cut costs; multiple Haj packages planned to suit different budgets; bookings, payments and complaints to go…

Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress

Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."

‘Pakistan’s population can reach 400 million by 2040’

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Health Dr Muk­htar Ahmad Bharath on Wednesday warned that Pakistan’s population could reach 400 million by 2040, stressing that public awareness and individual responsibility were essential to address the…

Can drinking coffee before a 20-minute nap boost your brain? What sleep and gut experts say

How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?

A new law allowing patients in Hong Kong to reject life-sustaining treatments when they are terminally ill will take effect on Friday. The South China Morning Post looks into how the law will affect patients and healthcare professionals…