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Kids with obesity-related conditions like high cholesterol or sleep apnea were substantially more likely to be prescribed GLP-1s than those without.
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The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
The management of Plateau Express Services Group, which operates the state-owned mass transit service, announced a “no face mask, no entry” policy in a statement issued on Monday. The post Plateau buses make face masks compulsory as diphtheria outbreak worsens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Fighting in Yemen kills, wounds nearly 900, as thousands left displaced Nearly 900 people have been wounded or killed as a result of renewed fighting that began last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported. WHO indicated that 670 of those casualties are coming from Taiz and the west coast front. Moreover, th
An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from high up in scaffolding on the White House North Portico on Monday afternoon, responding to a dispatch saying that a worker had been injured. The worker was put into a stretcher and ambulance, which then went to the hospital, according to the Washington Post. The Whit
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 3,000 lives, according to latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). To support the fight against Ebola, WHO is coordinating and funding the expansion of the Lita treatment centre in Ituri province.
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Despite historical progress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, current workplace safety efforts face significant challenges due to stagnant regulations, insufficient inspection resources, and evolving labor structures.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Regional sexual and reproductive health experts have called for a closer examination of age-of-consent laws and how they affect adolescents' access to healthcare, arguing that legal and administrative barriers can prevent young people from obtaining the information and services they n
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko has urged parents and caregivers to keep children up to date on routine immunisations, warning that missing these critical vaccines leaves children vulnerable to preventable diseases that may have lifelong consequences.
The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president said.
Newscaster says rare but treatable condition polycythaemia vera left her feeling like she ‘had her batteries taken out’ The BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been diagnosed with a rare form of incurable blood cancer, she has revealed. Doctors told the broadcaster last November she had polycythaemia vera (PV), which
Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.
Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiry Mental health organisations have “failed to acknowledge” the risk of violence from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, the chief executive of Mind has said ahead of the closure of the inquiry int
Two workers have been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after a devastating flash flood struck the region. The rescue has renewed hope that more people trapped underground may still be alive. Rescue teams are continuing their efforts after hearing voices from inside the tunnel.
Surendra Singh Choudhry, popularly known online as Bittu Tabahi, has gained widespread attention for his determined effort to clean the heavily polluted Ajnar River in Biaora, Madhya Pradesh. Using basic equipment and money from his own pocket, the 20-year-old student spent months removing plastic, bottles, algae and other waste from the river.
Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.
OOUTH resident doctors commend Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving and paying revised professional allowances, boosting morale and healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/oouth-resident-doctors-hail-abiodun-over-new-allowances/
Authorities say at least six people have died after a catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people had been rescued, with some taken to hospital, while 89 remain missing. The death toll has since risen to seven, accor
Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital. France 24 correspondent N
Three-year-old among two killed in Israeli strike in Gaza An Israeli air strike killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, near a bakery in central Gaza on Sunday, according to health officials and medics cited by Reuters. The dead were identified as Hussam Nasser and three-year-old Taym Hamdan, while s
A paediatrician warns that excessive sugar consumption in children can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. Learn how to manage children’s s Read More: https://punchng.com/excess-sugar-consumption-puts-children-at-risk-of-obesity-paediatrician-warns/
The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has warned residents, particularly students and school personnel, against sharing personal items such as towels, handkerchiefs, cosmetics and eye drops as part of measures to contain the outbreak of acute viral conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo, in some communities. The warni
Slovene awaiting surgery on collarbone after fall Race continues with stage nine facing summit finish Tadej Pogacar, who was dramatically forced to withdraw from the Vuelta a España on Saturday after a heavy fall, has shared a photo of himself from hospital accompanied by the Bee Gees’ song Stayin’ Alive. Pogacar, the
According to him, cancer begins when abnormal cells develop within a particular organ or body system, with the extent to which the disease has spread determining its stage. The post FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor Ting examines how wearable devices are reshaping personal healthcare in the city, as experts caution that they should not replace professional medical advice. Alice Wong had little idea how seriously ill
Promoter Warren confirms Briton recovering in hospital Croat accepts he lost first eight rounds before victory Moses Itauma has been urged “not to give up” by Filip Hrgovic, the new IBF world heavyweight champion, who stopped the 21-year-old Briton with a dramatic and stunning turnaround in their title fight late on Sa
Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.