Health

Wildlife sanctuaries well prepared for bird flu

Zealandia in Wellington and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato both say they have long been planning for the arrival of bird flu.

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

Gates MRI, SII tie-up for manufacture TB vaccine candidate

Umahi: Habila was sick, she had a boyfriend

David Umahi, Minister of Works, has made fresh revelations about Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence. Habila, an employee of the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi, died at the residence of the Minister…

Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Sonam Wangchuk fast enters third week

Central government hospitals will now conduct twice-daily health checks for hunger strikers. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital is designated as the nodal facility for any emergencies. Advanced life support ambulances will remain stationed at…

England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year

LONDON, July 16 - The British government said on Thursday it would ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England beginning in April next year, saying the move would protect children's health and wellbeing.

2 dead, 78 in hospital after rath yatra crowd surge in Puri

Chariot-pulling Suspended, Will Resume Today

'Real epidemic' in children being injured by e-scooters, says doctor

A doctor at the Royal Victoria Hospital says it is only a "matter of time" before deaths occur.

Iran slams 'barbaric' U.S. attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike

At the heart of the fighting is the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to global oil and gas flows

Court rejects FG’s bid to halt Enugu hospital chief’s reinstatement

The National Industrial Court dismisses FG’s application to stay the reinstatement of Prof. Monday Igwe as Enugu hospital chief, citing an incompetent appe Read More…

Woman waiting at Mangaluru bus stop hacked to death; one-sided love angle emerges

A tragic incident occurred when a 21-year-old woman was brutally attacked near the BC Road bus stand. Identified as Lavanya, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at Bantwal Government Hospital. Investigators have…

'500 farmers join': Wangchuk gets support from Tikait, Kejriwal at 'packed' Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its nineteenth day with significant health concerns. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait joined the protest, strengthening the ongoing agitation. Opposition leaders and parties offered their support, urging…