Health

Once-a-week insulin shots arrive in India; but not for all: Doctors

Once-a-week insulin shots arrive in India; but not for all: Doctors

Indian patients now have access to a new once-weekly insulin alternative. This drug offers a significant reduction in injections from daily to just 52 days annually. Doctors see this as an expansion of treatment options rather than a…

Independent Homeschooling: Different but not deficient

Independent Homeschooling: Different but not deficient

At the hospital with my family one afternoon for my husband’s prescription, I saw a familiar lady seated on the bench outside the doctor’s clinic. Recognizing me as well, she began to converse with me as my son and I sat beside her while…

Hospital ward closed after highly contagious crusted scabies outbreak

Hospital ward closed after highly contagious crusted scabies outbreak

The health board said the ward at Glangwili Hospital would be closed while the outbreak was managed.

Al Jazeera

South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.

Al Jazeera

Lakurawa terrorists kill two farmers, injure one in Sokoto

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Thursday killed two farmers and injured another during an attack on Baidi village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Sources in the area said the victims were working on their farms when the…

US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices

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US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices

Bipartisan group warns HHS that older adults and people with disabilities risk being pressured to end their lives Lawmakers urged the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, on Thursday to establish strict hospice…

The Guardian

Windstorm kills 3, destroys houses, infrastructure in Yobe

At least three persons have died, while several others sustained injuries following a windstorm that swept through Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State. Residents told Daily Trust that the windstorm, which…

Tihar food 'too spicy, oily, deep-fried': US mercenary seeks chicken, fish in court plea

Tihar food 'too spicy, oily, deep-fried': US mercenary seeks chicken, fish in court plea

Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested by NIA, seeks court permission to prepare his own meals. He claims jail food is too oily and spicy, causing health issues. VanDyke has reportedly lost significant weight since May 6. He requests specific…

DOH heightens alert in Cagayan Valley as Inday gathers strength

DOH heightens alert in Cagayan Valley as Inday gathers strength

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — The Department of Health in Cagayan Valley has imposed a code white alert status for all health facilities in the region as Typhoon Inday gathers strength as it approaches Northern Luzon. Dr…

Straits Times

Overcrowded shelters, poor water access pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

July 9 - The biggest health risks following twin earthquakes that ripped across Venezuela's northern coast last month include interruptions to regular medical care, crowded shelters and lack of access to clean water, the head of the Pan…

Straits Times

Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest

Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest

The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

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