[2025-12-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara prison hospital - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was ordered to be remanded by the Court, has been admitted to the Mahara prison hospital.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/breaking-news/924007/douglas-devananda-admitted-to-mahara-prison-hospital/

[2025-12-30 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: End of a long song - DailyNews

Snippet: When Latha Walpola walked into Room 21 at the National Hospital, the cardiologist would not reach first for a stethoscope. Dr Ruwan Ekanayaka had a different request. He would ask her to sing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/features/923778/end-of-a-long-song/

[2025-12-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ready to support Govt to eliminate substandard medicine racket – Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the SJB will extend its full support to eliminate the substandard medicine racket and back any genuine action taken by the Government to protect public health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/politics/923919/ready-to-support-govt-to-eliminate-substandard-medicine-racket-sajith/

[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kalmunai RDHS launches dengue control drive after floods - DailyNews

Snippet: In the wake of recent floods triggered by heavy rains, the Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) has launched a programme to curb the spread of dengue across several Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in the Kalmunai region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/923762/kalmunai-rdhs-launches-dengue-control-drive-after-floods/

[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: DFCC Bank expands ‘Garusaru’ with islandwide healthcare benefits for Senior Citizens - DailyNews

Snippet: DFCC Bank has partnered with Singhe Hospitals PLC to provide exclusive, islandwide healthcare benefits for DFCC ‘Garusaru’ Senior Citizen Savings Account holders, strengthening its commitment to supporting the wellbeing, dignity and everyday needs of Sri Lanka’s senior community.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/business/923689/dfcc-bank-expands-garusaru-with-islandwide-healthcare-benefits-for-senior-citizens/

[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation to launch seven new products - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation (SLADC) will launch seven new products on Tuesday. This will take place at the Nawinna Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation Auditorium under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924111/sl-ayurvedic-drugs-corporation-to-launch-seven-new-products/

[2025-12-30 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says US ‘hit’ drug boat loading facility in Venezuela pressure campaign

Snippet: If confirmed, it would mark the first known land strike on Venezuelan soil since the US began its lethal anti-cartel campaign in September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3338077/trump-hints-land-strike-against-drug-cartels-venezuela-pressure-mounts

[2025-12-30 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: “Everyone Will Die in Prison”: How Louisiana’s Plan to Lock People Up Longer Imperils Its Sickest Inmates

Snippet: Janice Parker walked into the medical ward at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola several years back, looking for her son, Kentrell Parker.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-plan-to-imprison-people-longer-imperils-sickest-inmates

[2025-12-29 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seven new Ayurvedic products to be unveiled by SLADC - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation plans to introduce seven new products. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow (30 Dec) at 10.00 a.m. at the Navinna Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Corporation Auditorium under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923573/seven-new-ayurvedic-products-to-be-unveiled-by-sladc/

[2025-12-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long queues at China snack stall to support owner, whose dead son leaves 3 kids

Snippet: Grieving seller of traditional sweet skewered delicacies sees 15-fold rise in daily takings as students rally round after son’s cancer death

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337347/long-queue-customers-china-snack-stall-support-owner-whose-dead-son-leaves-3-kids-behind

[2025-12-29 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mental health disorders: When is it time to seek help?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/in-good-shape-mental-health-disorders-when-is-it-time-to-seek-help/video-75323517

[2025-12-29 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: healthy eating

Snippet: Newsbreak Is it time for a health rating on food packages in PH? Health and Wellness What’s in your baon? Dec 29, 2025 3:17 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Health and Wellness Supplements are big in PH — but are we taking them the right way?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/healthy-eating/

[2025-12-29 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Health Professionals’ Team Spirit key to excellent service- Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasised that the strong sense of teamwork among all Health professionals is the primary factor enabling the maintenance of an excellent, efficient, and high-standard Health service in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923137/health-professionals-team-spirit-key-to-excellent-service-minister/

[2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Addressing health challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: According to the lead news item in our sister newspaper the Sunday Observer yesterday, the Health Ministry assures that essential medicines and medical products will be available without interruption in Government hospitals from 2026, following new procurement orders placed by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) under strengthened regulatory protocols.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/editorial/923117/addressing-health-challenges/

[2025-12-28 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dense smog in Delhi as air quality nears 'Severe' category - DailyNews

Snippet: The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people’s health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, nearing the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/breaking-news/922892/dense-smog-in-delhi-as-air-quality-nears-severe-category/

[2025-12-28 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach blasts ‘disgusting’ treatment, women told to change in men’s toilet

Snippet: Women’s football head coach Ricardo Rambo lets rip ahead of Hong Kong’s clash with Guangdong in the 7th Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3337935/hong-kong-coach-blasts-disgusting-treatment-women-given-mens-toilet-change

[2025-12-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking. Here’s how

Snippet: Wellness social clubs in Hong Kong blend fitness and networking, offering the health-conscious a new way to connect beyond dinners and bars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337584/how-hong-kongs-wellness-social-clubs-are-redefining-networking-young-professionals

[2025-12-28 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus

Snippet: Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3337920/hong-kong-hospital-staff-rally-operation-santa-claus-active-spirit

[2025-12-28 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paris Metro stabbings suspect moved to psychiatric hospital, prosecutors say

Snippet: The suspect, a Malian citizen jailed in January 2024 for aggravated theft and sexual assault, attacked 3 women on the city’s Metro on Friday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337918/paris-metro-stabbings-suspect-moved-psychiatric-hospital-prosecutors-say

[2025-12-28 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says

Snippet: Bolsonaro, 70, had been hospitalised on Wednesday for hernia surgery. In September, he was jailed for 27 years for ‍plotting a coup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3337912/brazil-judge-puts-coup-plot-convicts-under-house-arrest-after-ex-police-commander-flees

[2025-12-28 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Queen of Sri Lankan music Kalasoori Latha Walpola passes away - DailyNews

Snippet: Veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, widely regarded as the queen of Sri Lankan music scene, passed away today (27) at the age of 91. She had been receiving medical treatment following a period of illness.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922789/queen-of-sri-lankan-music-kalasoori-latha-walpola-passes-away/

[2025-12-27 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Media free to criticise, but deliberate misinformation will be addressed – Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed allegations of media censorship, stating that there is no restriction on media freedom and that criticism is permitted across all media platforms.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922712/media-free-to-criticise-but-deliberate-misinformation-will-be-addressed-minister/

[2025-12-27 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform

Snippet: Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337873/hong-kong-deploy-1000-hospital-staff-guide-patients-through-fee-reform

[2025-12-27 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why young people are turning to Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers

Snippet: Christian influencers in the US are galvanising young people looking for meaning in a culture that lacks it, say those of faith

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337782/why-gen-z-and-millennial-christian-influencers-are-increasingly-appealing-young-people

[2025-12-27 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/new-york-social-media-mental-health-warnings/

[2025-12-27 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Built on tofu’: safety fears as Japan prepares to restart nuclear plant

Snippet: While Fukushima operator Tepco says it is ‘committed to safety’ at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, critics believe it is a disaster waiting to happen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337805/safety-fears-japan-prepares-restart-nuclear-plant-built-tofu

[2025-12-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Snippet: Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337799/genomic-sequencing-puts-hong-kong-forefront-cancer-care-innovation

[2025-12-27 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals

Snippet: Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337449/what-are-secrets-long-and-healthy-life-longevity-expert-reveals

[2025-12-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka, Vietnam discuss strengthening bilateral co-operation at ministerial meeting - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s recent progress across multiple sectors has been praised by Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Trinh Thi Tam during a meeting with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, on Tuesday afternoon at the Health and Mass Media Ministry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922557/sri-lanka-vietnam-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-co-operation-at-ministerial-meeting/

[2025-12-27 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: चेन्नई में सलाद स्टार्टअप से शुरू हुई सेहतमंद जिंदगी का सफर

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/the-story-of-health-saladaa/video-74400850

[2025-12-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China aircraft carrier allows use of naked flames for TCM therapy popular with troops

Snippet: Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337781/china-aircraft-carrier-allows-use-naked-flames-tcm-therapy-which-popular-among-troops

[2025-12-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Is your health hack worth it? We ask the experts

Snippet: Get the science behind a host of wellness trends – from melatonin to electrolytes – to sort the fact from fiction

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/d6daa9fb-0105-46bc-88c4-77a07280ded6

[2025-12-26 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Brazil's Bolsonaro backs son in presidential race

Snippet: OJn Thursday, jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro formally endorsed his son Flavio's bid in the 2026 election, announcing his support from a hospital in Brasilia, where he underwent hernia surgery.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/brazils-bolsonaro-backs-son-in-presidential-race/a-75306541

[2025-12-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As India’s US$70 million obesity drug market bulges, so does price war

Snippet: Pharmaceutical giants like Lilly and Nordisk are battling for dominance in India’s weight-loss market with price cuts and early launches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3337789/indias-us70-million-obesity-drug-market-bulges-so-does-price-war

[2025-12-26 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the Year of the Snake’s 11th month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs

Snippet: Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3337773/your-horoscopes-january-2026-month-earth-ox-work-money-and-health

[2025-12-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’

Snippet: Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337750/hong-kong-could-take-lead-supporting-greater-bay-area-children-autism

[2025-12-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to expand and systematise drug quality testing - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a programme is needed to further formalise and expand drug quality testing into a comprehensive initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/local/921999/govt-to-expand-and-systematise-drug-quality-testing-minister/

[2025-12-26 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil’s Bolsonaro backs son’s presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery

Snippet: The former president, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, was allowed to leave prison for the operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3337746/brazils-bolsonaro-backs-sons-residential-bid-undergoes-hernia-surgery

[2025-12-25 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case

Snippet: While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337685/philippine-court-upholds-murder-verdict-drug-war-case-what-does-it-mean-duterte

[2025-12-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed

Snippet: The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337656/indonesian-fishermens-climate-lawsuit-switzerland-against-cement-giant-proceed

[2025-12-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it

Snippet: Horse pose, also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, is a challenging yoga pose that boosts hip mobility, strength and concentration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337632/what-horse-pose-yoga-only-3-out-10-students-can-do-it-instructor-says

[2025-12-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The need for external financing - DailyNews

Snippet: In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt to cover their basic day-to-day needs, such as food, education and medical treatments.The prevailing common theme is pawning jewellery meet regular income needs.A further, quarter of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/general-opinion/921585/the-need-for-external-financing/

[2025-12-25 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] Firecrackers and lost limbs: Why endure a preventable public health crisis?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-firecrackers-and-lost-limbs-why-endure-a-preventable-public-health-crisis/

[2025-12-24 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: He Came to the U.S. to Support His Sick Child. He Was Detained. Then He Disappeared.

Snippet: José Manuel Ramos Bastidas never set foot in the U.S. — at least not as a free man. He left Venezuela in January 2024, hoping to earn enough money to pay for his newborn son’s medical needs. Born with a respiratory condition, the family’s “milagrito,” or “little miracle,” had severe asthma and repeatedly needed to be hospitalized.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/venezuelan-deportees-trump-immigration-asylum-el-salvador

[2025-12-24 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian doctor suspended, charged after allegedly assaulting patient

Snippet: Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337651/indian-doctor-suspended-charged-after-viral-video-shows-him-assaulting-patient

[2025-12-24 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake

Snippet: Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337418/how-laughter-good-your-heart-immune-system-pain-even-if-its-fake

[2025-12-24 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino

Snippet: Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337641/thai-marines-rescue-starving-lions-bears-cambodian-border-casino

[2025-12-24 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

Snippet: ‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337630/cool-christmas-break-hong-kong-temperatures-reach-low-14-degrees

[2025-12-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese tourist in China gets extreme kindness after car crash, changes perceptions

Snippet: Amid Sino-Japanese tensions, woman describes treatment she received as ‘incredibly warm, genuine and professional’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336738/japanese-tourist-china-receives-extreme-kindness-after-car-crash-changing-perceptions

[2025-12-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Worse than the tsunami’ – Indonesia’s Aceh residents traumatised by flooding

Snippet: A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337530/indonesias-aceh-residents-traumatised-flooding-worse-tsunami