Informal workers in India and the Philippines, like construction laborer Brijpal Singh, face an impossible choice between earning daily wages and protecting their health from extreme heat. Climate change-driven temperatures reduce productivity, increase illness, and disproportionately affect women, highlighting gaps in urban adaptation efforts.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik, Russia, resulted in 21 hospitalizations, including three children, with 19 others receiving outpatient care, according to Russian Health Minister's assistant Alexey Kuznetsov.
Denmark's Princess Isabella has begun her 11-month military service in Slagelse, joining 1,600 recruits under an expanded conscription policy. The move, driven by Arctic security and the Ukraine conflict, includes women for the first time and extends service duration. Conscripts will also deploy to Greenland.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming global sectors and governance, raising the fundamental question of how to govern this powerful technology in an interconnected yet fragmented world, necessitating new institutional designs.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian, has an estimated net worth of $100 million as of 2026. After retiring from competitive swimming, he built his fortune through lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Speedo and Under Armour, strategic investments in companies such as Talkspace, and his role as an NBC broadcast analyst.
Michigan health authorities reported the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, bringing total cases to 11,234. Both individuals had underlying health conditions. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, is the worst in recent history, with the FDA investigating another.
Active individuals Jonathan Price and Chris Dunn underwent joint replacements due to osteoarthritis, prompting experts to discuss the complex interplay of genetics, sedentary lifestyles, over-exercise, and recovery in joint damage. The article explores how to maintain joint health through balanced physical activity.
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, resumes with expected testimony from police and medical personnel. The defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis and undiagnosed bipolar disorder, while prosecutors allege intentional acts.
Minamata, Japan, suffered a devastating environmental health disaster from 1932 due to Chisso Corporation's methylmercury discharge. This poisoned the marine food chain, causing severe neurological illness in thousands, including congenital cases, and led to global pollution control reforms.
Widespread wildfires in North America and Europe, exacerbated by climate change, are causing immediate devastation and long-term health, economic, and social consequences. A University of Hawaii study highlights persistent issues in Maui years after fires, including mental health and physical ailments.
South Australia's nurses' union has reported Royal Adelaide Hospital to SafeWork SA, demanding an investigation into "corridor care" for patients awaiting beds, citing safety concerns. The state government defends the practice as per a coronial recommendation, while the opposition calls for its end following a patient's death in a corridor.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr urged parents to vaccinate children for measles, despite his past vaccine criticism, as the US faces a record outbreak with over 2,370 cases this year. Medical experts link the surge to declining immunization rates, a trend many attribute to Kennedy's skepticism.
East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) plans to cut 330 jobs and redesign at least 10 mental health services, including child and adolescent care and addiction support, to close a £25m financial gap. This move, mandated by NHS England, sparks fears of longer waiting times and calls for strike action from the Unite union.
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) reports that dead patients are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures in the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking out about the issues, and an inquiry is hampered by confidentiality concerns, prompting calls to retool Acacia as a patient administration system.
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
The Australian Medical Association reports that dead people are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures of the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking up in a parliamentary inquiry, hindering the investigation into the system's issues.
Amber and yellow heat health alerts are in effect across much of England, with temperatures expected to reach 34C. The UKHSA warns of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a rise in deaths, particularly among vulnerable people, from Monday until Wednesday.
Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second day, killing at least 18 Palestinians, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in last year's ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen expressed skepticism about Hamas disarming, stating Israel's intent to give Hamas an opportunity but warning of full Israeli control if they fail to comply.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second day, killing at least 18 Palestinians, despite US President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire breakthrough. Israel demands Hamas disarm, while Hamas accuses Israel of undermining peace efforts through intensified strikes.
Queensland's Health Minister ordered a review of fertility clinic guidance after a new interpretation of donor family limits was deemed discriminatory, affecting lesbian couples and patients like Deborah Poerio who faced treatment delays using their existing embryos.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his re-election candidacy for October, emphasizing his health and stamina at a Worker's Party convention in Sao Paulo. He also vowed to boost Brazil's defense industry and protect its rare minerals from foreign interference, amid pressure from the US Trump administration.
Many premenopausal women experience "period poops" – GI symptoms like cramps and diarrhea – during menstruation. Research links this to prostaglandins causing uterine and gut contractions, and possibly the vagus nerve or progesterone. Despite commonality, effective solutions are scarce due to limited research funding.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) warns Britain could face food shortages due to severe drought and ongoing heatwaves in England, impacting crop yields and leading to the earliest harvest on record. Health alerts are issued as temperatures rise, posing risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
