Venezuela’s Maduro set to appear in US court months after abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to return to a New York courtroom as he seeks to have his drug trafficking indictment dismissed.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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President Trump declared victory over Iran’s nuclear threat after boasting US and Israeli forces cut out the “cancer” – before going on to claim that the Islamic Republic is “afraid” of striking a deal.
· Chris Bradford
Victoria’s only public sexual health clinic axes a key service as STI rates soar
Victoria’s only public sexual health clinic has been forced to axe its free walk-in testing and treatment service after turning away more than 4000 patients last year.
· Henrietta Cook, Alexander Darling
Too much hype? Little-known drugmaker Sam Chun Dang rides weight-loss drug boom
Sam Chun Dang Pharm has surged to become the new heavyweight of Korea’s Kosdaq, as investor enthusiasm builds around its next-generation drug pipeline, including oral insulin and a weight-loss pill.
· Im Eun-byel
Gaza: Strike near Deir al‑Balāḥ tents kills at least one
Gaza’s central city of Deir al‑Balāḥ was hit by an Israeli airstrike on 26 March near tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, according to Al‑Aqsa Hospital. The attack matters because Deir al‑Balāḥ has become a refuge for families displaced by months of war, an…
· AfricaNews
How California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood
Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood
· Reuters
You’re not the only one who feels anxious after drinking. Here’s how to cope
In the moment, having a drink can seem like a good idea. Alcohol can make you feel relaxed, less inhibited and even euphoric. The next morning, though, you might find yourself regretting that extra glass of wine.
· Allessandra DiCorato
SK Biopharma launches epilepsy drug in China
SK Biopharmaceuticals said Thursday it has officially launched its epilepsy drug Cenobamate in China, marking the start of full-scale commercialization in one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England
The former cancer nurse who legally became Archbishop of Canterbury in January began her public ministry at a ceremony attended by Prince William, Princess Catherine, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Held on the Feast of the Annunciation, the service emphasized both continuity and change for the Church, whose leader…
· AfricaNews
PhilHealth, PSA partner to streamline ID registration, healthcare access
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) partner to make national identification registration and healthcare access easier on March 26, 2026.
· The Manila Times
HEALTH SUMMIT ASIA 2026 CONFIRMS OVER 30 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE LEADERS FOR CONFERENCE
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Summit Asia (HSA) 2026 has confirmed more than 30 distinguished speakers from across the globe, underscoring the event's scale and significance for Malaysia and the wider region. Their calibre spans public health, cancer research, AI in medicine, hospital…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Ex-elementary school baseball coach convicted of child abuse for pinching student's cheeks
The Incheon District Court on Wednesday found a former elementary school baseball coach in his 30s guilty of child abuse for pinching a student’s cheeks, sentencing him to a 3 million won ($2,000) fine and ordering him to complete 40 hours of a child abuse treatment program.
· Lee Seung-ku
DOH warns heat stroke more prevalent in kids and elderly
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, particularly heat stroke, which poses a significant threat to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
· Allen Limos
‘Give the guy a chance’: Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted
Exclusive: health secretary says he does not think PM will face challenge after May elections, as public doesn’t want ‘chaos’
· Pippacrerar, Kiran Stacey
Former SIS chief Suresh Sallay treated for sudden illness, returns to CID - DailyNews
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo following treatment for a sudden illness.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Un autobús se hunde en un río de Bangladesh y causa al menos 18 muertos
Familiares de las víctimas lloran en el hospital gubernamental Rajbari, un día después de que un bus de pasajeros se cayese al río Padma mientras embarcaba en un transbordador en el distrito de Rajbari, en Bangladesh, el 26 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto)
WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East
Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has said
· Kat Lay
Indian Health Service chips away at construction backlog
The Albuquerque Indian Health Center is seen Friday, March 13, 2026, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Savannah Peters)
· Savannah Peters
Drug-fuelled driver who hit schoolboys sues Commonwealth over arrest
Tayler Hazell is suing the Federal government over his arrest in March last year when he stole a car with a child inside and struck two schoolboys.
· Tahlia Roy
'You’re not even a man': What’s behind drug kingpin’s remark?
Repatriated criminal Park Wang-yeol shows hostility toward TV producer behind Philippine prison interview that triggered public anger in S. Korea in 2023
· Choi Jae-hee
Mysterious spill as toxic sewage shuts down popular California beach
A sewage spill forced officials to shut down part of a popular California shoreline and warn visitors to stay far away from the water.Roughly 300 gallons of sewage were discharged near Avalon Beach on Wednesday, March 25, with the contaminated flow making its way into both the ocean water and the shoreline sand in A…
· Pierce Sharpe
Korea’s population drop eases, raising hopes of reversal
Births reach highest January level since 2019 on rebound in post-pandemic marriages
· Yoon Min-sik
Club bosses told when AFL players have serious drug issues – but coaches stay in the dark
Every AFL and AFLW player will be hair tested twice per year and the identity of players with ongoing serious drug issues will be known by the relevant club’s chief executive, president and football boss under the league’s heavily revamped illicit drug policy.
· Jake Niall
Mangled plane in LaGuardia crash is towed from runway as most injured passengers leave hospital
NEW YORK — All but four of the passengers injured in Sunday’s deadly collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck have been released from the hospital, the airline said Wednesday, as crews began moving the mangled aircraft off the runaway at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
· Associated Press
Amelie the 3-limbed sea turtle returns to the Atlantic Ocean with new tracking tag
The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor the animals they return to the Atlantic Ocean. They’re particularly interested in amputees. (AP Video: Cody Jackson)
· Cody Jackson
She Matters: Merck’s Women’s Health Summit champions health, economy, planet
MERCK, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second “She Matters: Women’s Health Summit” at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, health care leaders, policymakers and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.
· The Manila Times
Summer of the serpent: Warning issued as yet ANOTHER rattlesnake bite turns deadly
Southern California trails are turning into a danger zone as an early heat spike brings rattlesnakes out weeks ahead of schedule, prompting warnings from wildlife officials after a series of bites and at least two deadly encounters.In Ventura County, authorities say multiple rattlesnake bite reports have come in ove…
· Daniel Farr
AFL says new illicit drug policy is 'most stringent in Australian sport'
Andrew Dillon says the AFL's new illicit drug policy is the "most stringent in Australian sport". (Getty Images: James Wiltshire)
Prop 36 showdown as GOP lawmaker pushes California to fund crime crackdown measure
California voters spoke loud and clear in November 2024, overwhelmingly passing Proposition 36 to crack down on repeat theft and certain drug crimes.The measure racked up roughly 10.3 million YES votes and 4.8 million NO votes, winning support across nearly every county. Rising retail theft and drug-related offenses…
· Daniel Farr
China’s obesity drug makers take on global giants as Novo Nordisk patent expires
Patent expiry of blockbuster drug opens door for Chinese drug makers to challenge multinationals in booming weight-loss market
· Julie Zhang
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin pumping $45 million to fight California’s ‘Billionaire Tax’
A high-stakes battle is brewing over California’s proposed “billionaire tax,” with Silicon Valley heavyweights already pouring millions into efforts to stop it.Sergey Brin, the billionaire co-founder of Google, has committed roughly $45 million to a group opposing the measure called Building a Better California, acc…
· Daniel Farr
Royal Healthcare in Singapore provides NEC's "FonesVisuas Test" for Disease Risk Prediction
TOKYO, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced that its FonesVisuas Test, an innovative blood test that predicts disease risk, is being offered by Royal Healthcare (*1), a Singapore-based medical institution and group company of Sojitz Corporation that combines the latest medical ex…
· PRNEWSWIRE
WHO alarmed by health turmoil in Cuba
GENEVA — The WHO chief said Wednesday the health situation in Cuba was "deeply concerning" as the US fuel blockade deepens the island's energy crisis.
· Agence France-Presse
Wine, beer or liquor: Study finds one drink is linked to lower risk of death than others
Not all types of alcohol are created equal — and a new study suggests that wine may carry lower health risks than beer or hard liquor.
· Fox News
Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says US 'cut it out'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed a nuclear-armed Iran as a "cancer," saying the United States has "cut it out" through its ongoing military operation against the Islamic Republic.
· Yonhap
WHO alarmed by health turmoil in Cuba
GENEVA (AFP) -- The WHO chief said Wednesday the health situation in Cuba was "deeply concerning" as the US fuel blockade deepens the island's energy crisis.
· Yonhap
Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived at the front of a wave of lawsuits alleging that the popular platforms endanger the mental health of children.
· Associated Press
Strike in Caribbean Sea on alleged drug boat kills 4, US Military says
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while waging a war against Iran.
· Associated Press
Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days
Elderly and residents with chronic illness especially at risk, doctor and community activist say, after relative humidity hits 100 per cent in parts of city
· Connor Mycroft
Cancer nurse-turned-archbishop becomes first woman to lead Church of England
Dame Sarah Mullally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. (Reuters: Jordan Pettitt/Pool)
Israel says over 5,000 injured since start of war on Iran
Israel’s health ministry said 5,165 people have been taken to hospitals since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with 106 still receiving treatment.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli strikes kill three in southern Lebanon, injure several
Israeli forces killed three people and wounded four in a strike on Qounine in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, the health ministry’s emergency operations centre said, according to NNA.
· Middleeasteye
Strike on alleged drug vessel kills four in the Caribbean, US military says
Latest strike brings number of deaths to at least 163 since attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ began in September
· Maya Yang
How her medical degree gives Sophie Edwards balance and focus on the bike
Sophie Edwards overcame a half-way deficit to power to victory in the individual pursuit. (Getty Images: Chris Hyde)
· Simon Smale
Padres' Yu Darvish starting season on restricted list while recovering from elbow surgery
San Diego Padres’ Yu Darvish throws during the first inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Oct. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh, File)
· Greg Beacham
Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that her country will continue receiving Cuban medical workers, as part of a longstanding programme meant to build goodwill between the island and other Latin American countries.
· Al Jazeera Staff
A baby girl was beaten to death in California — her alleged killers still walk free
Baby O.Y. was only 18 months old when she was brought to a San Francisco hospital with dozens of bruises, a brain hemorrhage, internal bleeding and a pancreas “torn in two” — horrific injuries that could only have been caused by violent force, a doctor said.
· Annie Gaus
Latest US strike on alleged drug boat kills 4
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
The multitasking face spray you should be using to fight acne, styes and eye infections
Looking to fix your problems in the blink of an eye?
· Emma Glassman-Hughes
The five everyday products linked to nearly one-third of all deaths globally
Multinational corporations have become the world’s deadliest vectors of disease, with everyday products – fossil fuels, ultra-processed foods, chemicals, alcohol and tobacco – linked to nearly one-third of deaths each year, a provocative new paper in the world’s top-ranked medical journal warns.
· Kate Aubusson, Liam Mannix