Health

Tourism businesses brace for bird flu spread after years of planning

One Dunedin operator fears bird flu could wipe out one of the country's taonga species that is already on the brink.

MacKenzie Scott's $20m donation is Active Minds' largest ever in its history

MacKenzie Scott recently gifted twenty million dollars to Active Minds. This significant donation will expand youth mental health programs nationwide. Active Minds aims to reduce stigma and improve support access for young people. The…

Ex-nurse accused of murder researched injecting feces into IV drip

The 51-year-old former nurse was also seen entering the patient's room several times shortly before his death, according to hospital officials.

The great Indian flip: People on roads, bikes on footpaths

Indian footpaths are now unsafe for pedestrians due to encroaching vehicles. Delivery riders and two-wheelers use pavements as shortcuts, creating hazards. Congestion and poor enforcement exacerbate the problem across major cities. This…

Early signs of liver disease: 5 symptoms you should never ignore

West Africa needs a strong Nigeria to survive – France

The Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has highlighted the importance of Nigeria to stability in West Africa, saying the region needs a strong Nigeria to survive. The Ambassador disclosed this during the French National Day…

HIV, malaria treatment may suffer as US moves to cut aid

The United States’ interventions in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases in Nigeria may suffer as the US House of Representatives passed a fiscal year spending bill with provisions seeking to cut foreign…

Taco Bell to stop using lettuce identified with cyclosporiasis outbreak

There have been 94 hospitalisations from the Cyclospora outbreak, and no deaths have been reported.

Fire Breaks Out At Skyparks 2 Construction Site In Luqa

A fire broke out yesterday evening at Skyparks 2 in Luqa, prompting a large emergency response from the Civil Protection Department and other emergency services. The blaze occurred at the building, which is currently under construction…

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial Salsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and…

New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird

Baby humpback whale stranded on Sydney beach to be tested for bird flu

A newborn humpback whale that was stranded on a Sydney beach overnight has died, and the carcass will be tested for H5N1 bird flu.