Health

‘Poison in every puff’: Each cigarette in Canada to carry warning
Government says warnings about smoking dangers will be printed directly on cigarettes – a first in the world.
Published On 1 Jun 2023
Death toll in Guyana dormitory fire rises to 20
A 14-year-old girl injured in the fire has died in intensive care, as the teenage arson suspect faces murder charges.
Published On 30 May 2023
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia
The former first lady continues to live at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, in Plains, Georgia.
Published On 30 May 2023
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison
Holmes is to serve an 11-year sentence for US felony fraud and conspiracy after bilking investors out of millions.
Published On 30 May 2023

A new report from the group Global Witness raises concerns over a landfill in rural Colombia and its health effects.

Organ trafficking is rife in Uganda, where women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries.

The Democratic president and Republican speaker are trying to win over lawmakers to the plan in time to avert a default.

There are no restrictions on Dr Caitlin Bernard’s medical licence after hearing that reflected US divisions on abortion.

Neuralink cleared by US FDA to study implant allowing interface between human brains and computers.

Doctor Caitlin Bernard faces possible discipline after the abortion she gave a child put her in the national spotlight.

Phase-3 trials show NmCV-5 vaccine can illicit immune response against the five main strains of meningococcal bacteria.

A paralysed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts, for the first time.

South Africa’s Gauteng province declared a cholera outbreak on Sunday, with 41 confirmed cases and 15 deaths so far.

US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors’ use of social media websites.

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