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HEALTHJul 3Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costsThe costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.NPR News
HEALTHJul 3Kochi Corporation’s health standing committee to consider proposal to use drones for mosquito controlA start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic compound at mosquito-breeding grounds identified through GIS mappingThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 3Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwaveIt comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 3Lagos Govt Clarifies Report On New HIV CasesIt said the information was based on a misinterpretation of data, explaining that the widely reported figures refer to newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases and not new infections recorded within the year. The post Lagos Govt Clarifies Report On New HIV Cases appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHJul 3Watch: HPV vaccination roll out, climate change, metabolic diseases and more | Health WrapIn this episode of Health Wrap, senior health journalists Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid discuss the week’s important developments in public health. This episode looks at the rollout of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across States in India to prevent cervical cancer, which continues to claim thousands of lives each year.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 3Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deathsPreliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 3Watch: From Uranium in Breast Milk to Superbugs: AMR Week Explained | Health WrapIn this episode, we will discuss India’s new national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance. On India’s new national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance, uranium being found in the breastmilk of mothers in Bihar, the efficacy of the anti-rabies vaccine, and more.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 3Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study findsShort bursts of activity to break up long periods of sitting could significantly lower the risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 3Hong Kong moves antenatal care to public hospitals in reform pushExpectant mothers in Hong Kong requiring government antenatal services will only need to visit public hospitals, rather than maternal and child health centres, under a change taking effect on Monday. Health authorities announced on Friday that antenatal services currently provided by maternal and child health centres, managed by the Department of Health, will be transferred to public hospitals under the Hospital Authority. “After the service integration, the obstetrics department of the Hospital...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 3Dejan de cubrir un remedio para la diabetes y en las prepagas argumentan que la gente lo usa para otra cosaAseguran que más de mil supuestos diabéticos estaban “flojos de papeles”.Además se volvió muy difícil que acepten la cobertura de nuevos tratamientos.Ajustan requisitos que deben cumplir los pacientes para el beneficio y hay polémica.Clarín
HEALTHJul 3Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national companyIn a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.NPR News
HEALTHJul 3Watch: Falling fertility rate, antibiotic resistance and a rare brain infection in KeralaWe unpack India’s falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations on youth and mental health.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 3WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR CongoThe trial, known as the Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for New and Repurposed Filovirus TreatmentS (PARTNERS), began enrolling patients on Thursday, WHO said in a statement. The post WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 3Dieta para la longevidad: afirman que la clave está en elegir mejor la fuente de proteínasLos resultados de la investigación llevada a cabo por la Universidad de California sugieren que una dieta basada en vegetales, complementada con pescado, podría favorecer una mayor longevidad.Clarín
HEALTHJul 3WHO declares international Hantavirus outbreak overWHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development on Thursday, saying no new cases had been reported since 25 May. The post WHO declares international Hantavirus outbreak over appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 3Mayo Clinic Study: Stenting Lowers Stroke Risk in Carotid PatientsLandmark Mayo Clinic study finds stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing A major international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven’t experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure called carotid artery stenting, ... Continue reading Mayo Clinic Study: Stenting Lowers Stroke Risk in Carotid Patients →uaenews247 · united arab emirates
HEALTHJul 3Fearing ‘bad luck’ omen, Chinese man repeatedly slaps twitching right eye, damaging visionA superstitious man in central China suffered a retinal detachment after repeatedly slapping his twitching right eyelid, fearing it was an omen of misfortune. The belief stems from a popular Chinese saying: “A twitching left eye brings wealth, while a twitching right eye brings disaster.” The man, identified only as Le, lives in Wuhan in Hubei province. He had been troubled by a twitching right eyelid for several days. Resting his eyes and applying warm compresses brought no relief. Convinced...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 3Trial of Ebola treatment gets underway in IturiA first ray of hope for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the trial of two potential treatments for the virus gets underway.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 3Drinking coffee may lower the risk of liver disease and death, study saysDrinking coffee — even decaf — is linked to lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death, a new study has found.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 3Un crucero que zarpó desde San Francisco tiene 125 infectados de norovirus: el germen ya había experimentado un brote en mayoSe trata del crucero Ruby Princess, que realizaba un viaje hacia Canadá y Alaska. El norovirus puede causar gastroenteritis aguda y la aparición repentina de cuadros graves de vómitos y diarrea.Clarín
HEALTHJul 3Priced out of birth: Women battle soaring child delivery costs*Expenses don’t end at childbirth, one husband laments *’What I expected would be ₦180,000 exceeded ₦1 million’ *Experts warn rising charges are driving unsafe births, maternal deaths For many expectant mothers in Nigeria, childbirth is no longer just a medical journey, it has become a financial ordeal. Soaring hospital bills, hidden charges and difficult decisions […] The post Priced out of birth: Women battle soaring child delivery costs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 3Mapping cancer, testing capacityTelangana government’s decision to make cancer a notifiable disease promises to reveal its true burden in the State. But unless treatment infrastructure expands beyond Hyderabad, identifying more patients may only expose a healthcare system already stretched to its limits, writes Siddharth Kumar SinghThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 3Dengue Awareness Month: DMHO urges public to curb mosquito breedingKurnool: As part of the National Dengue Awareness Month campaign, District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr Bhaskar unveiled an awareness wall poster at the DMHO office here on Thursday.Addressing...thehansindia · india
HEALTHJul 3Suicide risk and the danger of Hong Kong’s children not feeling lovedThe latest child suicide figures from the Education Bureau make for grim reading. For three academic years in a row, suspected suicide cases among primary and secondary school students have remained stubbornly high – 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024, and 31 in 2025. Despite a deluge of government resources, the three-tier emergency mechanism in secondary schools and public awareness campaigns, these numbers refuse to budge. We must ask ourselves a difficult question: why are we failing our children? Of...South China Morning Post