Health

Spinal injury brings unusual hospital stay with hen's party and wedding

When Christine Olsen-Lane suffered a life-threatening fall, she could not have foreseen the unexpected joy the next 11 months would bring.

US health panel recommends easing restrictions on controversial peptides

Vote from advisory group – whose members include people linked to peptides industry – likely to embolden RFK Jr A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness…

Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued, with demonstrators demanding the education…

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike, but ‘cockroach’ protests to continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over leaked medical school entrance exam papers that protesters say enabled cheating, but demonstrations demanding the education minister’s resignation were set to…

How an insect repellent left almost a dozen hospital staff sick

How did an insect repellent get to the hospital? Who released it? And how did almost a dozen staff at the hospital get sick?

Beyond Seoul: Can China become Asia’s next medical aesthetics hub?

China is emerging as an alternative to South Korea for cosmetic procedures, with overseas patients drawn by natural-looking results, experienced doctors and competitive prices - though industry observers say it is still early days.

Florida pastor sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT told him to skip medical care

A Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that medical advice from ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment and ultimately left him fighting for his life. Responding to the…

Silver Ferns pair cleared for Commonwealth Games

Catherine Hall and Kimiora Poi's availability was subject to a medical assessment when the squad for Glasgow was announced last month.

Oil hits US$100 as Trump threatens Iran, Musk muses on ‘meaningless’ money, Commonwealth Games begin

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Mexico confirms 20 ICE death complaints filed across 8 US states

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported on Wednesday that the Mexican government last week filed a total of 20 complaints with prosecutor’s offices in the U.S. regarding the deaths of Mexican citizens in the custody of U.S…

Borno Cholera Cases hit 35,000 – MSF

The cholera outbreak in Borno State has overwhelmed health facilities, with over 35,500 suspected cases and transmission still accelerating rapidly, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). MSF, in a statement on Wednesday, said the…