Health

Three NT corrections officers stood down with pay over prisoner escape

Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay over a prisoner's alleged escape during a hospital transfer, which sparked a more than 48-hour manhunt earlier this week.

Baguio courts advise mask use amid rising Covid-19 cases

BAGUIO CITY — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) and the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) in Baguio City have advised judges, court personnel, and litigants to wear face masks inside court premises following reports of rising Covid-19…

Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital

News came this morning that legendary singer, Bonnie Tyler, 75, died in Faro hospital last night, where she had been since life-saving surgery for a ruptured appendix over two months The post Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro…

Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, dead at 75

Grammy-nominated singer Bonnie Tyler died Wednesday night at a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement on her social media accounts.

London hospital consultant 'contributed to premature deaths', review finds

A consultant at a south London hospital "contributed to... patients' irreversible lung damage, poor quality of life or premature death", a review has concluded.

Sandiganbayan sets Friday hearing to check Marcoleta’s health status

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division will conduct a Friday hearing to seek an update on the health condition of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. Marcoleta is facing a plunder case in the anti-graft court’s Third Division over the…

Indonesia eyes 100 pct TB contact tracing to eliminate disease by 2030

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has mandated 100 percent contact tracing for the families and close contacts of ...

'Was taking 18 tablets a day': Prince Narula opens up about battle with anxiety

Prince Narula revealed his struggle with severe anxiety and health complications. He took eighteen tablets daily and experienced significant weight gain. Music and his wife Yuvika Chaudhary provided crucial support during this difficult…

Sen. Robin Padilla visits Rodante Marcoleta at PNP Hospital

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla went to the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNP GH) to visit Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is currently undergoing medical evaluations. Around 2:20 p.m., Sen. Padilla’s vehicle was seen…

Chikungunya outbreak in Samar town prompts massive cleanup drive

TACLOBAN CITY — Health authorities in the Samar town of Gandara have intensified mosquito-control measures after an outbreak of chikungunya sickened at least 84 residents, prompting the local government to place two villages under red code…

Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia

The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to the United States.

BMJ study says weight loss drugs have limited heart health benefits in 1st year