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Weeding out fake PWDs
HOW many times have we looked askance at young persons — from all appearances physically fit — standing in line at a counter reserved for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs)? What possible disabilities, we wonder, could these young persons have to warrant special treatment — priority in service queu…
· The Editorial Board
Closer to care: Making quality healthcare more accessible to communities
A TEENAGER seeks confidential health guidance. An expectant mother prepares to give birth without a hazardous mountain trek. An elderly resident receives medical attention with warmth and respect.
· The Manila Times
PETA theater festival explores the role of collective care in survival
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) will present five performances examining mental health, memory, bodily autonomy, cultural identity and community responsibility through its returning theater program, “Control + Shift: Changing Narratives StudioLab Live,” from Nov. 20 to 29 at the PETA Studio The…
· The Manila Times
Sulu, DOH align strategies for smooth transition
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Sulu Vice Gov. Abdusakur Tan met with senior officials of the Department of Health (DOH) Central Office on Friday to map out the province’s health sector integration into Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula).
· Nonoy Lacson
19 nabbed in weeklong drug operations in Zambales
ZAMBALES — Nineteen suspects were arrested and a total of 212.52 grams of shabu, estimated to be worth P1,445,136 under the standard drug price, were seized in a weeklong anti-illegal drugs operation in Zambales from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5.
· Mahatma Randy V. Datu
Go pushes sports to combat obesity
SEN. Bong Go urged the country's youth to pivot toward sports and physical fitness to fight heart disease and obesity.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Pope arrives in Uruguay at start of SAmerican tour
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV opened a three-nation tour of Latin America on Friday by declaring he felt better than he looked and crediting God, good doctors and his healthy lifestyle with his quick recovery.
· Associated Press
NYC nail salon air quality was tracked for a week — the findings were troubling
Concentrations of toxic chemicals in the air in nail salons were worse than previously thought.
· Allie Yang
Palestinian Minister of Health warns of outbreak of disease in storm-battered Gaza
Palestinian Minister of Health warns of outbreak of disease in storm-battered Gaza Palestinian Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan has warned of the risk of the outbreak of disease in Gaza as tens of thousands of displaced people have faced flooding while sheltering in makeshift tents. Israeli restrictions have meant …
· Middleeasteye
Moderna lifts annual revenue forecast
MODERNA lifted its full-year revenue forecast on Friday after strong international Covid-19 vaccine demand and payments from partnerships helped the biotech swing to profit in the third quarter, sending its shares up over 10 percent.
· Reuters
Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.
· AfricaNews
Death toll in Yemen's Bani Hashish reaches 22
Death toll in Yemen's Bani Hashish reaches 22 The death toll from Saudi attacks on Yemen's Bani Hashish has risen to 22, the Houthi-run health ministry is reporting. In a statement, the ministry said that most of those killed in air strikes on the district al-Shariyah area were women and children, confirming that so…
· Middleeasteye
Court issues arrest warrant for woman accused of stabbing doctor at hospital
A Seoul court on Saturday issued a warrant to formally arrest a woman for allegedly stabbing and injuring a doctor at Severance Hospital in western Seoul. The Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant for the woman in her 50s on charges of attempted murder, citing the risk of flight. The woman was apprehended …
· Yonhap
Gaza death toll rises after medical sources report 10 deaths in last 48 hours
Gaza death toll rises after medical sources report 10 deaths in last 48 hours Gaza's death toll has surged to 74,640 with another 175,947 wounded after hospitals across the Strip reported that they had received ten bodies and 22 injured in the last 48 hours. Wafa reports, citing medical sources, that since the so-ca…
· Middleeasteye
Court issues arrest warrant for woman accused of stabbing doctor at hospital
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Saturday issued a warrant to formally...
· Kim Soo-yeon
Sun Life Bike & Run hits the road at Vermosa
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 2,000 participants are expected to take part in the inaugural Sun Life Bike & Run on Sunday (Nov. 8) at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, runners, families and health advocates in a celebration of fitness, wellness and community spirit.
· The Manila Times
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
· Bbcnews
Israelis in emotional distress are turning to ChatGPT for help, study finds
Unlike psychologists or dedicated digital therapeutics, consumer AI systems carry no clinical mandate and have no recognized safeguards for managing psychological crises.
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
‘Alien-cortical’ mice: Can human brain cells grow inside animals?
Modified mice with human brain cells ignite debates over neurohybrids and the future of cross-species medical research.
· Mariem Bah
Hong Kong paediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children as temperatures fall
A Hong Kong paediatric expert has called on parents to arrange influenza vaccinations for their children ahead of cooler temperatures next week, warning of a double whammy of overlapping summer and winter flu seasons. The city has recorded 29 cases of severe paediatric influenza infection this flu season, two of whi…
· Emily Hung
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis steps away from the NBA to focus on undisclosed health issue
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis said Friday he is stepping away from basketball due to health issues.
· Associated Press
Yes, saunas are great – but have you heard of this amazing thing called a bath?
Ever since the ancient Greeks, we’ve suspected that soaking in hot water is good for your health. Now science has proved itAt a time when many of us feel overwhelmed, overstretched and over-reliant on screens, it’s unsurprising that the wellness industry is booming, with spa facilities – saunas in particular – becom…
· Lucy Knight
US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms over Iran ties
US Treasury claims firms helped sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to alleged drug trafficking boss.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Galloway: Getting A Job Is A "Nuclear Detonation Of Therapy" For Most Young Men - And A Stanford Psychiatrist Agrees
Galloway: Getting A Job Is A "Nuclear Detonation Of Therapy" For Most Young Men - And A Stanford Psychiatrist Agrees NYU Stern professor Scott Galloway, who drew fire this week for calling Elon Musk a "traitor to the West," says for most of the young men he works with, a job, friends and a girlfriend would do more t…
· Tyler Durden
HKUST president Nancy Ip wins Unesco prize for Alzheimer’s research
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) president Nancy Ip Yuk-yu has been awarded a UN prize for a second time for her “outstanding contributions” in neuroscience, which have enabled the earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease. Ip was presented with the Unesco-Equatorial Guinea…
· Cannix Yau
Russell Brand’s jail hell revealed: Vermin-infested cells, violent inmates and drug searches
The comedian’s new reality behind bars comes with cramped living quarters, rampant violence, and a strict rules for loved ones hoping to see him.
· Nate Grant
Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Construction Sites In China's Hainan, Thousands Of Workers Quarantined
Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Construction Sites In China's Hainan, Thousands Of Workers Quarantined Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times,An outbreak of dengue fever at several high-end residential construction sites in Sanya city in Hainan, China's southernmost island province, has resulted in thousands being quara…
· Tyler Durden
Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Friday defended universal healthcare after undergoing surgery for lung cancer as he began a 12-day tour of South America in 'fairly good shape.'
· Agence France-Presse
Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis steps away from basketball over undisclosed health issue
Warriors center, 31, announces decision on social mediaLatvian big man does not disclose nature of health issuePorziņģis leaves door open to return after long absenceGolden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health due to an undisclosed matter in …
· Agencies
Schoolgirl fighting cancer meets her idol Benson Boone
All Kenzie Riddle wanted for her 13th birthday was to meet US singer Benson Boone. Thanks to a viral video on Instagram, her dream became a reality.
· Hannah Ross
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
· Bbcnews
Christa Pike ‘thinks she knows better’ than medical providers, being consoled by Buddhist spiritual advisor after botched execution
Tennessee is fighting her demands to move into a more comfortable prison unit, new federal court filings reveal.
· Megan Palin
Prince Harry demoted to lesser role at mental health company after moving back to UK
The duke's transition to his new role also comes as wife Meghan Markle's father was arrested in Florida on Friday on child porn charges.
· Amanda Rubio
From young offender to junior doctor: 'I wrote a plan and stuck to it'
Steven Beattie left Scotland's most violent prison 20 years ago vowing to turn his life around.
· Bbcnews
Call for funding for 'lifesaving' community music programs
Experts say music helps young people find mental wellbeing. But community music program organisers say they need more funding to bring people together.
· Danielle Kutchel
Iran's health ministry denies report on iodine distribution over US strike fears
Iran's health ministry denies report on iodine distribution over US strike fears Iran's health ministry has denied a report by The Times of London that it was distributing iodine tablets near its nuclear sites to prepare for possible US strikes. "No Ministry of Health official has spoken to The Times, and the quote …
· Middleeasteye
Myles Garrett reveals heartbreaking toll of knee injury ahead of Rams return
Rams star Myles Garrett opens up about his difficult two-month absence, worsening knee injury, surgery and long-awaited return alongside Aaron Donald.
· Michael Duarte
Stripper who had affair with LI doctor filed serious new allegation against him — as his camp says it’s a cash grab
The Long Island stripper who sued a doctor for allegedly filing a restraining order when she told his wife about their romance has mounted fresh medical malpractice claims against him -- which his lawyer calls a sleazy attempt at blackmail.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Cair shuts down Florida office as judge declines reversal of terrorist designation
Cair shuts down Florida office as judge declines reversal of terrorist designation Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 19:53 Governor Ron DeSantis has made the Muslim civil liberties group a key target alongside foreign political entities and drug cartels The logo of the Council on American Islamic Relations…
· Middleeasteye
Seeing yourself on camera during video calls has an unexpected effect on your brain — and body
A simple screen adjustment could make those endless Zoom calls easier to get through.
· McKenzie Beard
Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after suffering stroke — gives update on recovery
The liberal Connecticut Democrat had been treated at Johns Hopkins since the Nov. 1 incident caused him to feel numbness in his left arm, prompting him to call 9-1-1.
· Josh Christenson
Connecting community through sport celebrated at Indigenous Sports Awards
An autoimmune disease diagnosis when he was young inspired Noongar and Martujarra man Nat Heath to start TriMob, and it's being recognised at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.
· Jenaya Gibbs Muir
Pope Leo in Uruguay to kick off South America tour just weeks after lung surgery
Pope Leo began an emotionally charged tour of South America on Friday, returning to a continent that helped shape his priesthood just three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old head of the Catholic Church will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru over 12 days in one of the most intense papal fore…
· Agence France-Presse
Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour
The 71-year-old pontiff is visiting three countries despite undergoing surgery to remove a tumour last month.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests
At dinner, for instance, someone might eat a salad dressed in olive oil first and then have chicken and pasta, which can raise blood sugar, together.
· Fox News
Trump announces Stephen Miller as administration's new chief of staff - analysis
Wiles, who recently recovered from breast cancer, will move to his political operation, while Miller, the Jewish architect of the administration’s hardline immigration policies, takes over.
· IDAN KWELLER
What are ‘pearly penile papules’? Who’s more likely to get these ‘finger-like growths’ — and whether you need to worry
Got pearls in your pants? You aren’t alone.
· McKenzie Beard
It took me 10 years to talk about losing my baby. Here's why I'm sharing my story now | The National
Other women telling their stories helped me navigate my grief and find hope again
· Aarti Nagraj