Health

One dead after crash in Manawatū

The person was found in a critical condition and taken to hospital, where they died overnight.

Morocco’s World Cup hero Ismael Saibari’s emotional hug with his mother wins hearts

Morocco's Ismael Saibari's emotional World Cup celebration with his mother resonated globally, highlighting a journey far beyond football. Born with a severe foot deformity, doctors doubted he would ever walk properly. His mother's…

A Korean student designed the perfect WFH desk for small apartments, and I hope Samsung now teams up with him

One upward push turns your monitor into wall art instantly DuoShift replaces notifications with a physical, deliberate end-of-day gesture Compact apartments finally get a desk built for two lives Compact living spaces have made it…

Mexico’s Health Ministry plans to eliminate transmission of HIV by 2030

Mexico aims to eliminate the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by 2030, Health Minister David Kershenobich announced Tuesday. “Mexico ensures universal access to prevention, detection and care … within the framework of…

Healthcare situation in DR Congo improves amidst Ebola crisis

The Ebola virus continues to spread across the DR Congo but local healthcare workers say the situation has improved.

We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women

Kullu doctor suspended amid protest over death of woman after childbirth

Frequent AI chatbot use linked to belief in anti-vaccine myths, poll finds

Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autism Adults in the US who frequently seek out health advice from artificial intelligence chatbots are more likely to…

One dead following single-vehicle crash in Pahiatua

One person was located in a critical condition and transported to hospital.

How to stay healthy in a heat wave — and medicines that put you at risk for heat exhaustion

Heatstroke can affect anyone, but people who take certain medications or have certain health conditions are at higher risk.

Millions of Americans can get Medicare to cover GLP-1s for weight loss starting this week. Here’s how much it costs.

Until this week, Medicare only covered GLP-1 drugs for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and stroke or heart-attack risk.

Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend. Dozens of local temperature records could be…