Health

Wimbledon finalist Alexander Zverev raising diabetes awareness

LONDON — Alexander Zverev has more than just defending champion Jannik Sinner to deal with on Sunday in the Wimbledon final. The 29-year-old German also has Type 1 diabetes, which requires him to monitor his glucose levels and, if needed…

Young woman stopped taking the pill because of mental health concerns

Two young women say taking the pill to manage painful periods had side effects they weren't expecting.

Turkiye fines over 100 doctors for Caesarean deliveries

ANKARA: Turkiye’s health ministry has fined more than 100 obstetrician-gynaecologists for carrying out Caesarean sections, suspending them from duty and forcing them to undergo training, BirGun newspaper reported on Saturday. The country…

Mengal seeks fair probe as sit-in enters third day

QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal on Saturday demanded a transparent probe into the killing of policemen in Ziarat , calling out the government for failing to provide a lasting solution to people plagued by…

Parents of boy paralysed by medical blunder welcome penalty but vow to fight on

After 16 years, Li Zhijian and his wife Peng Hongying have finally found a measure of closure in their long pursuit of justice over a medical blunder that left their son paralysed for life in Hong Kong. But the mainland Chinese couple said…

A light-hearted take on cancer: 11 ‘warriors’ share their experiences and a laugh

Manila groups ask city gov’t to ban indoor smoking

MANILA, Philippines — Several citizen groups in Manila are calling for a ban on indoor smoking and vaping areas in the city, saying that exposure to smoke cannot be prevented by any ventilation system within enclosed spaces. In a statement…

Man dies in hospital after stabbing at Newcastle unit block

An extensive forensic examination is underway at a unit block in Hamilton South after a man was fatally stabbed.

Hyderabad horror: SI suspended for not arresting Pocso case accused

Family members alleged police negligence in a Pocso case, leading to a brutal murder. Sub-inspector T Ramesh was suspended, and inspector B Kantha Reddy received a charge memo. The family also suspects the accused's involvement in the…

Pakistani doctor elected president of leading mental health body

KARACHI: Dr Ayesha I. Mian has been elected as the president of the International Associ­ation for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) for the 2026-2030 term. According to a press release, her election makes…

Quote of the day by John Wayne

John Wayne's enduring legacy continues to inspire people worldwide today. His museum draws visitors seeking connection and guidance from his life. A famous quote emphasizes resilience, urging one to rise after every fall. Wayne's own life…

Junior doctor faces court over death of man in Fremantle

A junior doctor from Perth's western suburbs appears in court charged with manslaughter following the death of a 63-year-old man near Fremantle's entertainment strip in the early hours of yesterday.