Health

‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert

The Guardian

‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert

Prof Katya Rubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticisms A key contributor to a controversial Channel 4 documentary on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has withdrawn her support for the…

The Guardian

Auckland Hospital's near-constant overcrowding putting patients at risk, doctor says

The doctor says it's leaving staff demoralised, while a patient advocate says data shows some EDs are in "a state of failure".

Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence

Straits Times

Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence

YAOUNDE, Aug 20 - Cameroon's President Paul Biya returned home on Thursday after his longest recorded stay abroad since taking power more than four decades ago, ending months of speculation about his health and whereabouts.

Straits Times

‘Maybe that was her tactic’: Sindhu questions ‘cramps’; Wang says ‘I was injured’

‘Maybe that was her tactic’: Sindhu questions ‘cramps’; Wang says ‘I was injured’

PV Sindhu lost her World Championships pre-quarterfinal match to Wang Zhi Yi. The Indian player questioned if her opponent's late cramps were tactical. Wang Zhi Yi insisted her cramps were genuine and rejected any tactical suggestions…

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

NPR

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

NPR

AllAfrica

Guinea Bissau: Children Account for Half of Suspected Mpox Cases in Guinea-Bissau

[Unicef] Bissau/Dakar -- UNICEF strengthens surveillance, prevention, and community outreach as country responds to its first mpox outbreak

AllAfrica

How lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic could be applied to current flu outbreak

Auckland has had its worst week for flu hospitalisations in a decade, while New Zealand is also close to the highest influenza rate in four years.

Ashton Hall's reaction to Conor McGregor team-up grabs attention

Ashton Hall's reaction to Conor McGregor team-up grabs attention

Ashton Hall teamed up with Conor McGregor for a high-energy Mac Energy shoot just eight days after McGregor’s knee surgery. Hall called the experience a “war with my brother,” while McGregor said he ignored his doctor’s advice to rest…

Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody

Al Jazeera

Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody

Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.

Al Jazeera

Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis

BBC

Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis

Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".

BBC

I'm a pharmacist – here's why your medicine sometimes changes name

Stuff

I'm a pharmacist – here's why your medicine sometimes changes name

It's understandable that people wonder whether they're still getting the same medicine.

Stuff

Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa

RFI