This cancer drug is saving lives. It’s also threatening to break Canadian health-care budgets
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Andhra Pradesh school suspends 3 staff after Class 9 tribal girl found pregnant
Three staff members of a Government Tribal Welfare Ashram School for Girls in Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram district have been suspended after a 15-year-old Class 9 student was found to be pregnant. The girl was taken to hospital in Kakinada after developing health problems. Medical...
Who slept in your cruise cabin before you? You'll never know
"Horror moves" is a series exploring haunted spots, travel disasters and vacations gone wrong. If you'd like to contribute to our future reporting and share your experience as a source, you can click here to fill out this quick form.
Experts Discuss How to Make Chronic Care Fit Into Patients’ Lives - Time Magazine
When Garrett Vogel was 11, his parents thought he had the flu. They gave him Gatorade—lots of it—not realizing he was actually experiencing symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. By the time he reached the hospital, his blood sugar was well over 1,000.
Chimamanda Adichie says she does not want returning to Nigeria after son’s death - Punch Newspapers
Nigeria Author, Chimamanda Adichie. Photo: Facebook/Chimamanda Adichie
Parkinson's is becoming more common. Here are 5 things everyone should know
A Parkinson's physician and scientist urges exercise, heart-healthy habits, and social interaction to slow Parkinson's disease as gene therapy research advances.
Seminary teacher arrested for minor boy’s rape in madressah in Jhang
TOBA TEK SINGH: Kot Shakir police in Athara Hazari tehsil of Jhang arrested on Saturday a seminary teacher for raping a minor Quran student. The complainant, a resident of Kot Langar, said in his first information report (FIR) that his 12-year-old son was a resident student in Ma...
Officer stresses need to raise awareness about social dimensions of suicide
Geetha Kamble, district Mental Health Programme director, emphasised that suicide was not merely a personal issue but a public health concern with serious repercussions for families and the society
Can you imagine a universe without a new 'Star Trek' on the horizon?
As Star Trek celebrates its 60th birthday, the long-running franchise is also grappling with the challenges of timing and technology. "Its audience is aging," says Strange New Worlds star Anson Mount.
Update: China sees more patients recover from novel coronavirus pneumonia - Xinhua | English.news.cn - 新华网
Medical workers diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) pneumonia are cured and discharged from a hospital in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
Prince Harry and Meghan’s UK Move Is ‘Kiss of Death’ for TV Careers - Newsweek
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to return to the United Kingdom spells the end of their chances of making it in Hollywood, a PR expert told Newsweek.
John Malkovich 'humbled' by first big festival award with Venice win
The 72-year-old character actor has been stirring Oscar buzz since the movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival with his poignant and wildly funny performance in the dark comedy by Martin McDonagh.
Mukesh Chhabra backs TV actors after Rohit Roy's dustbin comment, Hina Khan reacts
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has backed television actors amid the row over Rohit Roy’s remarks on the medium. Without naming Rohit or directly referring to his comments, Mukesh praised television actors for their discipline, professionalism and ability to adapt to the demands...
Head Lice Are a Back-to-School Nuisance. Here’s How to Handle Them - Time Magazine
As children return to school, families have a lot to look forward to: fresh routines, new connections, crisper weather—and a greater risk of head lice.
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Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you’re sick or injured? - Daily Maverick
Honey is often praised for a range of health benefits, from soothing a sore throat and helping you get to sleep to healing wounds. But do the claims about honey for specific health problems and injuries stack up to science?
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Human Rights Commission report flays Cape Town’s Strandfontein relocation site - Daily Maverick
“The site is in gross violation of national and international human rights and must be closed down with immediate effect,” reads a report on the conditions of the City of Cape Town-run Strandfontein relocation camp, meant to house homeless people during South Africa’s extended 35...
Telangana wants its next generation of doctors trained in robotic surgery, plans six-month training for PG students
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Pakistani actor Mahira Khan reveals second pregnancy at 41 with baby bump pic
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child at 41, sharing the news with a baby bump picture during her time at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. Mahira, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees in 2016, posted...