Doctors Without Borders (MSF) described southern Lebanon's Nabatieh area as a "death trap" due to escalating Israeli attacks. The group reported severe injuries and inability to reach victims under shelling, while Israel cited Hezbollah attacks as justification. Peace talks between the US and Iran were impacted.
El Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco, un médico deportivo madrileño afincado en Canadá, es el "secreto español" detrás de la salud de Harry Kane. Elorriaga, una eminencia en neuromodulación funcional, cuida los tobillos del delantero desde hace seis años, colaborando con el Bayern Múnich y la selección inglesa.
Actor Allu Arjun met with Shraddha, a young fan undergoing leukaemia treatment, facilitated by Make-A-Wish Foundation. They recreated iconic 'Pushpa' moments, and Arjun encouraged her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Senior doctors in Melbourne are warning the public against taking unapproved weight loss medication labelled as retatrutide, after multiple cases of severe liver damage and other illnesses were discovered. The injectable drug, not approved by any global regulator, is being sold on the black market, with one woman hospitalised in acute liver failure after just two doses.
Senior doctors in Melbourne are warning the public against using an unapproved weight loss drug labeled as retatrutide, after multiple cases of severe liver damage and other serious illnesses were reported. The injectable medication, not approved by any global drug regulator, is being sold on the black market.
Meena, a 45-year-old house help, was allegedly murdered by her employer, Dr. Manish Gupta, at his residence in southeast Delhi. Friends and family remember her as a reserved woman who supported her family. Concerns were raised about Gupta's behavior, with Meena reportedly mentioning he had become watchful and insisted on her working in his presence. Her family questions why they weren't informed about his alleged mental health struggles.
Thousands of HGV drivers may have received fraudulent medical tests for their licenses from "Doctors on Wheels," a company operating in vans across the UK. Unqualified staff conducted brief consultations, with some drivers passing despite serious health issues like profound deafness or a glass eye. Company director Andrew Eburne was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years.
Born with sacral agenesis, the author amputated her legs at five and learned to walk on her hands. In 2012, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising $500,000 for clean water in East Africa, using her hands and a wheelchair. The experience taught her the importance of asking for help and fueled her career as a motivational speaker and content creator focused on disability justice.
A 50-year-old dermatologist, Dr. Manish Gupta, was arrested in South Delhi for allegedly murdering his domestic help of over 15 years. Police suspect a marital dispute over sacking the maid, coupled with the doctor's psychiatric treatment for depression and OCD, may have led to the crime.
A 50-year-old dermatologist, Dr. Manish Gupta, was arrested in Delhi for allegedly murdering his domestic help of over 15 years, Meena. Police suspect a marital dispute over firing the maid may have triggered the crime, with Gupta reportedly undergoing psychiatric treatment.
A woman in Begusarai, Bihar, was allegedly gang-raped by five men who broke into her home. Doctors found and removed a bullet, stone, and wood from her private part. Police have formed an SIT and launched a manhunt for the absconding accused.
Doctors in Shenzhen, China, removed two 10cm live sparganum worms from a woman's arm after a year-long lump growth. The parasite likely entered her body through contaminated food prepared on a shared chopping board.
LED face masks are gaining popularity for skin concerns, but experts advise skepticism due to cost. While not miracle cures, they can promote collagen, improve elasticity, and smooth skin with consistent use. Research dates back to the 1990s, but blue light may worsen hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones.
Onkologer och bröstcancerläkare i Lund kräver verksamhetschefens avgång på grund av "frånvarande och konfliktsökande ledarskap". Sju sektionschefer har sagt upp sig i protest, med oro för arbetsmiljön och framtiden för högkvalitativ cancersjukvård.
A 26-year-old woman in Ambernath, India, died by suicide 1.5 months after her wedding. Her family accuses her doctor husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, physical abuse, and surveillance via CCTV, leading to their arrest.
La Dra. Jessica Shepherd, ginecóloga y experta en longevidad, destaca la importancia de integrar la salud femenina en todas las etapas de la vida, abordando la menopausia como una transición natural y no una enfermedad, y subrayando el papel de la terapia hormonal en la salud cerebral y ósea a largo plazo.
A US missionary, Peter Stafford, was evacuated from the DRC to Germany for experimental Ebola treatment (MBP-134). Doctors highlight the inequity in global healthcare access, contrasting advanced treatments in Europe with limited resources in Africa, exacerbated by US aid cuts.
Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran discusses her new book, "Nation of Strangers," exploring the political power of "home" and the concept of "unhomed" individuals. She shares her personal experience of exile from Turkey due to political threats, her decision to write in English, and her views on the rise of fascism and the left's failure to address emotional responses in politics.
Hong Kong plans to implement mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 and above by mid-2025. The age threshold will be lowered from 70, and licenses will require annual renewal with medical assessments to enhance road safety.
Saul Justin Newman's "Morbid" challenges the anti-ageing industry, arguing it exploits fear of death with misleading science. The book debunks claims of extreme longevity and exposes fraudulent data in "Blue Zones," criticizing entrepreneurs like Dan Buettner and biohackers.
Zheng Yuxiu, born in 1891, defied tradition by resisting foot-binding and pursuing modern education. She became a revolutionary, an assassin, and China's first female doctor of law, hailing from an influential family.
Mothers recount traumatic birth experiences at Royal Darwin Hospital, including laboring in tearooms and cramped, poorly maintained rooms. The hospital faces a crisis due to lack of space and aging infrastructure, with calls for a new facility.
Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) faces criticism for inadequate maternity facilities and infrastructure, with reports of overcrowding, broken equipment, and substandard care, prompting calls for federal funding for a new hospital.
India has removed cough syrups from Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, ending a decades-old exemption that allowed their sale without a doctor's prescription in villages under 1,000 population. This change aims to enhance regulatory oversight and traceability, following concerns over contaminated syrups linked to child deaths.
