Health

Young men living alone at high risk of hypertension – study

The risk of high blood pressure among South Koreans in their 20s and 30s has risen significantly in recent years, with the increase especially pronounced among young men living alone, according to a state-funded study. National Health…

Southland town fundraising to keep nurse at medical centre

The nurse at the Nightcaps Medical Centre was funded by WellSouth Primary Health Network for 20 hours a week until March.

Nigeria: Govt Donates N10 Billion in Medical Equipment to Bauchi State

[Premium Times] Mr Pate said the intervention forms part of the federal government's efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve maternal, newborn and child health services across the state.

Rs 700-cr medical supplies fraud: Key suspect ‘manipulated tenders’, missing; hunt on

Teen hospitalised after stabbing at Malaysian secondary school

A 15-year-old student was stabbed multiple times at a secondary school in Malaysia on Monday, in an attack that sent students fleeing and prompted a police investigation. The victim was stabbed in the back and shoulder and is being treated…

At least 5 injured in crash between bus and luggage trailer at Hong Kong airport

At least five people have been injured in a collision between a bus and a luggage trailer at Hong Kong International Airport. A police spokesman said officers received a report at 8.56am on Monday that a passenger vehicle and a trailer had…

Bird flu?! Seriously? Can somebody tell this virus it’s really not a good time | First Dog on the Moon

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Frugal, childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children

A late childless couple in China donated five million yuan (US$735,000) to help 455 children with congenital heart disease, despite living an extremely frugal life themselves. The couple’s story was revealed at a charity exhibition late…

Three People And Dog Rescued Off Munxar After Getting Stranded In Rough Seas

Three people and a dog were safely rescued this afternoon after becoming stranded off Munxar, Marsaskala, when rough sea conditions left them unable to paddle their kayak back to shore. Civil Protection Department rescuers from Fire…

‘No child has been missed, right?’: Inside campaign after polio virus found in Ghaziabad sewage

Experimental Ebola trial begins in Congo as death toll tops 500

The World Health Organization-sponsored trial will test the monoclonal antibody cocktail MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir alongside optimized supportive care.

Watch: Freak celebration injury! Henderson rushed to hospital after Mexico thriller

England's thrilling 3-2 World Cup win against Mexico was marred by a serious wrist injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. He was hospitalised after an awkward fall from advertising hoardings during post-match celebrations. Manager…