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Explainer: What do New Zealand MPs have to disclose to the public about their health?

Explainer - Top US politicians are keeping their health struggles hidden. What are the rules in New Zealand?

1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival

A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India’s Odisha state on Thursday left at least one person dead and many sent to hospital, a news agency reported. The incident occurred as tens of thousands of people gathered in…

Caravan Black founders: ‘Your business grows as you grow as a person’

Miguel Rodriguez and Chicho Suarez-Rodriguez spill the beans on Caravan Black’s impressive lifespan—pandemic and inflation be damned... Keep on reading: Caravan Black founders: ‘Your business grows as you grow as a person’

‘The pigeon came to them seeking help’: California firefighters give oxygen to suffering bird

A crew in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland spotted a pigeon ‘in distress’ after a vehicle fire Heartwarming footage of California firefighters treating perhaps their smallest patient on record has captivated the internet. A crew…

Increase in taxes pushed to protect youth from vices

MANILA, Philippines — Health advocates and lawmakers on Thursday urged President Marcos to raise sin taxes or the excise imposed on alcohol, sweetened beverages and tobacco products, saying current preventive measures are no longer enough…

What is pneumonia? The common infection that caused Sam Neill's death

The illness that claimed the beloved New Zealand actor's life is one that doctors see every day.

DOH says deworming medicine ‘generally safe,’ warns public vs fake news

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said the medicine used in school-based deworming activities is “generally safe” with only “mild and temporary side effects” as it warned the public against sharing…

One of leading causes of infant deaths sees 'fantastic' decline in NSW

New South Wales health authorities have hailed a vaccination program that has nearly halved hospitalisations for a potentially deadly respiratory virus among newborn babies a "fantastic" success, as the winter illness peak fast approaches.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. "It's well-established science that as we age…

Report reveals extent of Kenyan deaths on Russian frontline

In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading faster in the DRC than in any previous outbreak, the WHO says. Also, new data has identified nearly 3,000 Africans recruited to fight on the Ukrainian front, with around one in six already killed…

NEET-UG results declared: 2 score 715/720, 19 cross 700

NEET-UG 2026 results revealed higher top scores following a nationwide retest. Aryan Gupta from Punjab secured the top position with a score of 715. Over 93% of candidates scoring above 690 were first-time test-takers. Women accounted for…

New target for Delhi Health Department: 1.49 lakh HPV vaccinations in 100 days