In a rural corner of the US state of Pennsylvania, known for being home to the nation's largest Amish community, there is a scramble to contain one of the worst measles outbreaks in recent history.
Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed navigated waves, wildlife and pollution to become the first person to swim from state’s northern-most tip to Mexico border Nearly four months ago, Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, set out to become the first person to swim the entire coastline of California – from its northern-most tip to the border with Mexico. But after dodging hurricanes, wildlife and 8ft waves in an unusually volatile Pacific Ocean, Breed finally celebrated the end of her journey on a beach in San Diego on Monday.
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Tasmania's health union says a man has died while waiting for an ambulance on the state's west coast.
But who is ‘London’s Batman’?. The caped crusader is paying for hospital parking fines, giving out fuel to drivers – and sponsoring the return of cut-priced Freddo bars In the harsh light of day, a caped crusader storms the streets of London to tackle a crime that has long blighted the capital: littering.
He was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s TN MedClave, 2026
A gardening program in Hobart is helping people with dementia reconnect with the world around them. Researchers hope the lessons from these outdoor spaces will help more people continue to live well.
President Bola Tinubu has charged the West African College of Physicians to find solutions to the migration of doctors from Nigeria and other West African countries. The college’s Assistant Secretary-General, Hasibu Galadanci, disclosed this on Saturday at a press conference in Abuja as the institution began its golden jubilee and annual general and scientific meeting.
A recent report by the Climate Impact Lab estimated that Nigeria could record 31,400 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027.
In a heartwarming display of commitment to women’s health, the Ellen White Sustainable Foundation, in partnership with the Awat Foundation and the Police Ladies Association, has provided free breast cancer screening to nearly 100 female police officers across the Bono East Region. In ASP Beatrice Okrah, Crime Officer for the Jema District Police Command and a regional executive member of the Police Ladies Association, commended the organizers and encouraged women to prioritize their health.
Met police say Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen on Friday in south London, and ‘poses a risk to himself and the public’ A manhunt is under way to locate a prisoner who police say “poses a risk both to himself and the public” after he absconded from a medical facility in London. Anthony Lloyd forced his way out of a health unit in Lewisham, in south-east London, shortly after 4pm on Friday, the Metropolitan police said.
On October 14, a 30-year-old Haseena Begum and her unborn baby died due to a lack of maternity care in the Gurez valley
…experts demand urgent legislation to curb exploitation, protect surrogate mothers, children …as Circle Mom Fertility Foundation offers 10 free IVF slots By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria’s rapidly expanding assisted reproductive technology industry is facing growing scrutiny over alleged unethical practices, exploitation of vulnerable women and inadequate safeguards for couples seeking children, as medical experts, lawmakers, lawyers and mental health advocates demand urgent legislation. Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a medical practitioner and former member of the House of Representatives, warned…
Speaking during his visit to the Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Indrajit Singh emphasises the need to give equal importance to environmental protection alongside consumer protection.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has held consultations with the leadership of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) on policy proposals to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system. Dr Bawumia expressed gratitude to GAMLS leadership and members for sharing their perspectives, reiterating his commitment to developing policies informed by stakeholder engagement and the experiences of Ghanaians.
Guidelines favour patient education, physical activity and exercise, with imaging reserved for cases where serious disease is suspected, say doctors
The ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, with whom she shares five children, announced in May that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Pinarayi Vijayan steps up attack against Keralam govt. over SMA drug controversy.
Experts call for higher government spending, tighter regulation of private players and measures to reduce out-of-pocket treatment costs
MSMER-2023 withdrawal removes overlapping procedures, eliminates duplication, says NMC; medical activists say the move dilutes regulatory oversight, will ultimately put patients at risk
The participants converged at a community hall in Velappanchavadi, where oncologists and community workers engaged with the participants over awareness and early detection of breast cancer