Health

The patient who loves buying lettuce for his daughter-in-law

Doctors should recommend treatment accompanied by conversations about the pros and cons for the individuals who are in front of them Weeks before major surgery, a patient cancels his appointment with our geriatric oncology service…

Inside Wangchuk’s Ladakh home: A mud house that stays warm without heaters in winters

Sonam Wangchuk, discharged from Medanta Hospital after his 26-day hunger strike, showcased his sustainable Ladakh "tribal house"—built with mud, passive solar heating, and waterless sanitation. His CJP-led protest, demanding exam reforms…

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

Simon said music has been a salve, and on August 14, she will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008.

Benue Rules Out Mpox Outbreak, Confirms Chickenpox Cases

The Benue State Government on Monday ruled out a suspected outbreak of Monkey pox (Mpox) in Korinya community of Konshisha Local Government Area, saying investigations showed the reported cases were clinically consistent with Chickenpox…

Pakistan tells global watchdog polio eradication is within reach, insecurity in KP remains biggest hurdle

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday told the global Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) that the country has entered a decisive phase in its decades-long fight against polio, claiming the virus has been pushed into a shrinking number of high-risk…

IMA to suspend medical services if homeopathy practitioners registered with state body

Pakistan tells global watchdog polio eradication is within reach as insecurity in KP remains biggest hurdle

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday told the global Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) that the country has entered a decisive phase in its decades-long fight against polio, claiming the virus has been pushed into a shrinking number of high-risk…

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer.

Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Fake Medical Report - ICPC Reports El-Rufai's Doctor to Medical and Dental Council

[Premium Times] The Medical Practitioners Investigating Panel is now expected to probe the allegations against Mr Abubakar.

Malawi: Malawi Urged to Align Sexual Health Services With Regional Model Law

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has been urged to align its sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) policies with a regional model law currently being implemented across four countries in East and Southern Africa.

Indonesia says hepatitis B risk remains high despite immunisation

The Indonesian Health Ministry said more than 60 percent of the country’s population remains susceptible to ...

Class 12 graduate posing as doctor held for running abortion clinic in Gurgaon