Health

US authority says Taylor Farms link to parasite outbreak was a false positive

Cyclosporiasis has so far resulted in around 100 hospitalisations and no deaths in five US states.

Ex-Sen. Gordon may testify in Sandiganbayan’s Pharmally trial

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Richard Gordon could testify in the Sandiganbayan First Division’s trial over the Pharmally scandal in August, government prosecutors said on Monday. Prosecutors said they may present Gordon as early as…

Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel drive

As Malaysia pushes to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year’s travel campaign, the country is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences…

Bird flu: Wellington Zoo cancels all close encounters with penguins

To protect the at-risk penguins, Simon Eyre says all staff working with them have to change into clean footwear, gloves, and suits.

Is Hong Kong doing enough to lose its top spot for expensive housing?

Hong Kong has come out on top again, but not in a good way. After earning the distinction of having the highest petrol prices in the world, we have again been named the world’s priciest residential property market in the “Mapping the…

Stable, but weak: Doctors continue electrolyte therapy for Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite fast, remaining medically vulnerable and under close hospital observation. Doctors report his vital signs are stable, but blood parameters show borderline abnormalities. A joint medical team from…

U.S. health agency now says cyclospora finding at produce company was false positive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on ‌Sunday that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results ​in the Taylor Farms ​Cyclospora investigation and concluded the finding ​should be considered a false ‌positive.

Lagos dumpsite crisis disrupts waste evacuation

Lagos faces a severe waste crisis as inaccessible dumpsites hinder refuse evacuation, leading to littered streets, increased flooding, and public health ri Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-dumpsite-crisis-disrupts-waste-evacuation/

Patents should not put cancer care out of reach

Tertiary campus, former hospital land for sale for first time in over 35 years

The site was home to a St Helens maternity hospital between 1968 and 1990 and has been the main campus of the Auckland Institute of Studies since 1993.

India’s Cockroach party protesters to defy police and march to parliament

Youth-led movement has been galvanised after Delhi police forcibly moved hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk ⁠to hospital Thousands of protesters in Delhi are set to defy police orders and march at the Indian parliament amid growing…

Are blood sugar spikes after meals harmful?