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Queensland hospital settles dispute with psychiatrist over gender care

Dr Jillian Spencer has ended her employment with Queensland Children's Hospital after reaching a confidential settlement with Children’s Health Queensland, bringing an end to a three-year dispute.

Nurse’s death: Umahi, police fight bid to stop autopsy

Minister David Umahi and Ebonyi Police insist on an autopsy for nurse Mary Habila, whose body was found at Umahi’s residence, despite her family’s bid to s Read More: https://punchng.com/nurses-death-umahi-police-fight-bid-to-stop-autopsy/

Cyclosporiasis: officials looking at Taco Bell lettuce supplier as potential source of outbreak

Taylor Farms reportedly linked to outbreak thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea? Amid an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, federal health…

Lagos promotes sports as tool for healthy living

Lagos State Sports Commission urges residents to embrace sports and physical activity for improved public health. Discover how Lagos promotes sports for we Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-promotes-sports-as-tool-for-healthy-living/

Doctors working for ACC issue strike dates

ACC has refused to offer personal grievance rights, protections for speaking up and basic pay increases, the doctors' union says.

Long-term exposure to air pollution could lead to dementia, warns WHO

New WHO guidelines suggest up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable. Tackling risk factors like high blood pressure and air pollution is advised. Healthy lifestyles and managing chronic diseases significantly influence brain health. The…

Jude Bellingham's girlfriend speaks out after months of online abuse

In March 2025, Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro addressed months of online trolling and false rumors about her dating history in an emotional TikTok video. She revealed she had only been in three relationships over eight years…

Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests

An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

Move-on bill's ban on rough sleeping not the answer: Retail NZ

Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young has told MPs that people who sleep rough are not inherently disorderly or disruptive but may behave so at times due to addiction or mental health problems.

Young people to be offered meningitis B vaccines from 31 July

The two-dose vaccine will be offered to all Year 14 pupils and under-25s starting university in September.

US FDA approves novel cholesterol pill for high-risk patients

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK’d on…