Health

West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying

Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move to states needing an economic boost. Here's how they're working out. (Image credit: Chris Jackson for NPR)

Heat health alerts in place for England during busy getaway weekend

Heat health alerts have been issued for parts of England ahead of a busy getaway weekend, with temperatures potentially set to reach 30C.

DOH advises public to prepare emergency go bag, due to habagat, Kiyapo

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday advised the public to prepare an emergency go bag for their families and take precautionary measures due to the possible impacts brought by the southwest monsoon and Tropical…

Southport killer accused of 'manipulating system' after move to psychiatric hospital

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been accused of trying to "manipulate the system" after he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.

Micronutrient deficiency among mothers puts child development at risk

Micronutrient deficiency or “hidden hunger” remains a public health concern among Filipino women. Many lack essential nutrients for themselves and their children’s healthy development. The urgency heightens during pregnancy when…

BIR sets interim rules for pandemic-era tax loss claims

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued temporary filing procedures allowing businesses to claim pandemic-era tax losses after its electronic systems failed to accommodate the extended carry-over period. In…

Noli De Castro set to return to 'TV Patrol' after health break

After taking a months-long health break, veteran broadcast journalist and former Vice President Noli De Castro is making his return to television as one of the anchors of the news program “TV Patrol.” This was accidentally announced by his…

'Tighten Covid-19 screening at entry points in Cebu amid QC spike'

The Cebu Provincial Board is urging health authorities to tighten preventive measures at all points of entry to this province following a spike in Covid-19 cases in Quezon City this month.... Keep on reading: 'Tighten Covid-19 screening at…

NYC Upper West Side stabbing: Zohran Mamdani reveals disturbing details of 'hateful' attack

New York City police are investigating two recent stabbings on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Witnesses reported the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" during both assaults on victims. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales in…

Drinking fruit juice and sugary drinks in childhood can raise BP later, says study

Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

July 24 - Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting incident in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Israeli and Palestinian health officials.

Tourism Ministry drafts strategy to boost health tourism

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism is currently drafting and strengthening a joint cross-sectoral strategy to develop ...