Health

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns

The Hindu

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns

In his resignation letter addressed to Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, the 76-year-old leader said he is "seriously ill" and suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney complications

The Hindu

Why Singaporeans should walk more – it's not just for the health benefits

Singaporeans still choose convenience over walking, even for short trips, and getting more people to walk will require more than better infrastructure.

My son lost his spark after being abused at childcare, but taekwondo helped heal him

My son lost his spark after being abused at childcare, but taekwondo helped heal him

Watching her bubbly son change after he was abused at childcare left this mother fearful and searching for ways to help. But a patient taekwondo coach helped the boy rediscover his confidence and joy.

Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand

Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand

Leaders of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement said on Friday that the government has sought time until Saturday afternoon to respond to their demand for the education minister’s resignation over exam paper leaks , following talks…

Health crisis brews at Delhi protest as heat & overcrowding trigger viral infections

Protesters at Jantar Mantar are experiencing viral infections and dehydration. Volunteer doctors are treating many individuals for sore throats and fevers. Overcrowding and open sleeping conditions are worsening the health situation for…

Florida pastor says ChatGPT almost killed him; asked him to ignore 'dangerous symptoms’

Florida pastor says ChatGPT almost killed him; asked him to ignore 'dangerous symptoms’

A Florida pastor has sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice. The chatbot reportedly diagnosed conditions and recommended treatments without professional guidance. He claims the AI encouraged him to ignore worsening…

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned citing serious health issues, his office said on Friday. Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since…

Record June heatwave sees France record 'unprecedented' 5,764 excess deaths

RFI

Record June heatwave sees France record 'unprecedented' 5,764 excess deaths

France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities have said, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as “unprecedented”.

RFI

Doctors are using a regulatory gap to administer an unauthorized peptide

CBC

Doctors are using a regulatory gap to administer an unauthorized peptide

Despite Health Canada's warnings against the use of unauthorized peptides as a health and fitness shortcut, a CBC News investigation uncovered doctors using a regulatory loophole to administer one of the unproven products to patients.

CBC

Watch: Ta’ Ġiorni Shooting Suspect Escorted Into St Julian’s Police Station

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Watch: Ta’ Ġiorni Shooting Suspect Escorted Into St Julian’s Police Station

One of the suspects arrested following Friday’s armed police operation in Ta’ Ġiorni was seen being escorted into the St Julian’s Police Station. Based on footage from the scene, the suspect appears to resemble the man who was earlier seen…

Lovin Malta

Paramedics to follow ‘rescue first’ rule if in doubt under new end-of-life law

South China Morning Post

Paramedics to follow ‘rescue first’ rule if in doubt under new end-of-life law

The Hong Kong Fire Services Department has said paramedics will operate on the “if in doubt, rescue first” principle when determining whether to resuscitate patients in need after the new law on end-of-life directives takes effect next…

South China Morning Post

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