Health

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a pastoral letter on July 13 on mental health…

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a pastoral letter on July 13 on mental health, compassion, and hope. As someone who does not describe herself as particularly religious, this letter was surprisingly warm…

No evidence Mitch McConnell’s ‘proof of life’ photo is fake or AI-generated

After weeks of speculation over his health after he hadn’t been seen in weeks, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a "proof of life" photo showing himself alive and well in an apparent bid to silence the rumours. Instead, it fuelled…

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”. The screenings…

Caring for the world's fastest falcon means preparing for bird flu

Peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles could be among the first native species to contract a strain of bird flu that has recently arrived in Australia.

‘Lost 9 kg in 17 days’: Sonam Wangchuk currently stable, but next few days could prove critical, say doctors

Protests in Paris, Gaza for release of Hussam Abu Safia

Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia.

Newly arrived H5N1 bird flu likely to take hold in New Zealand, MPI says

A seabird found on Wellington's Petone beach has tested positive for the potentially deadly H5 strain of the virus.

Heartbreaking reality of relying on portaloos at home

In his final weeks, a Masterton man living with bowel cancer was walked out to a portaloo because the town’s sewer network was failing.

US to require testosterone testing for troops over 30

US military personnel aged 30 and above will undergo mandatory testosterone testing as part of annual health screenings. Learn more about this new policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-require-testosterone-testing-for-troops-over-30/

Who is Ashlyn Castro? Inside the life of Jude Bellingham's girlfriend and model

Ashlyn Castro, 28, is a California-born model, content creator, and talent agency founder who has been linked to Jude Bellingham since early 2025. Her background spans brand collaborations with Kylie Cosmetics and PrettyLittleThing, music…

Covid fraudsters spent thousands on cars and watches

The NCA says the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves.

Marcos bags investments from ABC Impact, Singtel in health, tech sectors

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos met with executives of Singapore-based companies, who committed to expand their investments in the Philippines in the sectors of health and digital technology on Wednesday as part of his three-day…