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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…

Man who rammed car into NYC’s Chabad headquarters sentenced to time served

Judge says Dan Sohail, who told investigators he was seeking to connect with his 'Jewish heritage,' needs mental health treatment and doesn't exhibit any hatred toward Jews The post Man who rammed car into NYC’s Chabad headquarters…

New Zealand foreign minister in racism row with Chinese ambassador

WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s top diplomat Winston Peters drew the ire of Beijing’s ambassador in Wellington on Thursday after telling a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country”. During a debate about New Zealand’s…

Regional council hands maternal and child health service to state government

A central Victorian council is handing back control of its maternal and child health nurse program to the state government, saying the service could be better provided through the health system.

H5N1 bird flu 'here to stay' once established, officials tell MPs

Representatives from the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation briefed MPs on Thursday on their containment plans.

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How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

NACA urges stronger domestic funding to sustain Nigeria’s HIV fight

NACA calls for stronger domestic HIV funding in Nigeria to sustain the fight against the virus amidst declining international donor support. Learn more. Read More…

Trump administration unfreezes $773 million for Gavi global vaccine effort

Gavi has embarked on a series of cost-cutting measures after Washington withheld the money.

Drive-in, drive-out health services helping regional students hear

Charities sponsor new program to deliver specialist hearing checks and services directly to school students in WA's Midwest.

Now, just one visit for NEET-UG counselling

NEET-UG counselling now requires only one physical reporting for candidates seeking admission. Aspirants can complete subsequent document verification online while retaining their allotted seats. The Medical Counselling Committee also…