Health

So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills

Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships. '/> A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice…

Inquest begins into Jesse Deacon’s fatal shooting by police, three years after his death

The 43-year-old Sydney man was fatally shot by police within a minute of knocking on his door, court hears NSW police fatally shot a man who was self-harming in a Sydney public housing estate within a minute of knocking on his door and a…

‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89

Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter Jennifer announced the star’s death in a Facebook post, writing: “With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of our…

ULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has strongly denied allegations that patients arriving by ambulance at Portimão Hospital’s emergency department are being left waiting in extreme heat, describing the The post ULS Algarve rejects…

Malta Resuscitation Council Calls For CPR Lessons In Schools

The Malta Resuscitation Council is once again urging the government to make CPR training a compulsory part of the national curriculum, saying it is unfortunate that the conversation only gains momentum after lives are lost. In a statement…

Omicron RF.5 variant detected in Andhra Pradesh: what experts say about its risk

Liberia: Liberia to Lift Ban On FGM

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Boakai submitted to the Liberian legislature the bill titled "Act to Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia," women advocates and human rights defenders were…

Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote

A Hong Kong dermatologist received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertisements on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The…

‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico

Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroad Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’ Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global…

Young people grew up in the digital age. So why do they love movies on film?

The entertainment industry was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the actors' and writers' strikes after that, leaving executives scrambling in the years thereafter to lure audiences back into theatres. Young people may be behind an…

She needs $12K-a-month drug to treat incurable cancer, but insurance won’t pay

Sophie Djeme-Mi Koumazock’s doctor prescribed her a new drug to slow the progression of incurable breast cancer. But as a federal employee, her insurance plan through Canada Life won’t foot the monthly bill, which could be as expensive as…

Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed 930 lives, the country's health ministry has said.