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A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
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Russians’ psychological well-being has worsened as financial anxiety grows and hopes for a quick end to the war in Ukraine fade, according to a February survey by the Russian Academy of Sciences’ (RAS) Institute of Psychology.
· The Moscow Times
The top 20 worst places to live with pollen allergies in 2026
Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at.
· Rachel Sacks
At least 886 deaths in Lebanon, says health ministry
The number now understood to have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the war has reached at least 886 with more than 2,000 injured, according the Lebanon's health ministry.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has cancer
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles attends a board meeting of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Collin Binkley
Kathrine Luna finds hope through Coco Martin
Unlike most if not all people struggling with drug dependency, former actress Kathrine Luna did not submit herself to — nor was she brought to — a drug rehabilitation facility.
· Ronnie Carrasco 3rd
Disturbing warning ChatGPT could turn into ‘sexy suicide coach’ as company pushes for erotic chatbot
Mental-health experts advising OpenAI are reportedly furious over the company’s push to roll out an erotic chatbot that one adviser warned could become a “sexy suicide coach.”
· Ariel Zilber
24-year-old cancer survivor nearly dies after eating friend’s home cooked dinner
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness.
· Reda Wigle
The weed habit that makes you more likely to develop horrible ‘scromiting’ disorder
Good health is going up in smoke for some weed users.
· Rachel Sacks
Iran's health infrastructure is holding up, says WHO
Iran's health system is holding up despite the evacuation of six hospitals across the country, a World Health Organisation official has told Reuters.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli strike kills nine officers and personnel, says Gaza health ministry
An attack on Sunday by the Israeli military has led to the deaths of police officers and governorate personnel in the centre of Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Netflix’s ‘Plastic Detox’ Documentary Outlines 5 Simple Things You Can Do to Cut Down on Microplastics Exposure
By this point, most people know that, yes, we all have tiny bits of plastics inside our bodies, and yes, they are probably pretty bad for you. But in case you didn’t know that, then the new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox—which began streaming today—will open your eyes to the sobering health concerns that are…
· Anna Menta
DOH, health experts push for total vape ban to protect youth
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· emanatlao0359
Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is a military strategy with vast consequences for the global economy, not just in the form of higher oil prices, but with disruptions in supply chains involving metals and manufacturing, and farming and food prices. And at some point in the future, supply chain experts say…
· Kevin Williams
Officials ‘missed 99% of data’ on Covid vaccines before making recommendation, memos reveal
US based Covid vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant people on ideology instead of evidence, critics say
· Melody Schreiber
School student is second person to die from Kent meningitis outbreak, says MP
Year 13 pupil and a University of Kent student have died after contracting disease, while 11 people are seriously ill in hospital
· Kevin Rawlinson
Over 500 killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran province since war, report says
The US-Israeli war with Iran has killed 503 people in Tehran province since 28 February, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported, citing Mohammad Esmaeil Tavakoli, the head of the Emergency Medical Services, saying.
· Middleeasteye
Google scraps AI search feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice
Exclusive: Revelation comes as company faces mounting scrutiny over use of AI to provide health tips
· Andrew Gregory
Samsung Bioepis, G2GBio partner on long-acting obesity drug development
Samsung Bioepis and Epis NexLab, subsidiaries of Samsung Epis Holdings, have signed a joint research and licensing agreement with Korean biotech G2GBio to develop long-acting obesity treatments, the companies said Monday.
· Jeon Ji-woo
9 injured as car mounts pavement in Hong Kong
All nine taken to hospital, while unhurt driver passes a breathalyser test, following the incident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay
· Edith Lin
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit - DailyNews
Ten people have been killed after a fire broke out in the trauma centre of a government hospital in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
Gaza City, the Gaza Strip – On February 28, Lama Abu Reida was just a few hours away from what she hoped would change the fate of her sick infant daughter, Alma.
· Maram Humaid
'We don't run around ... saying we've got a toxic beer crisis': SA Premier backs algal bloom health messaging
A dead fish on a Fleurieu Peninsula beach during the early days of the SA algal bloom. (Supplied: Anthony Rowland)
· Jessica Haynes
Korea on highest alert as simultaneous livestock epidemics spread nationwide
South Korea’s quarantine authorities are on high alert as three major livestock diseases, highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, spread simultaneously across the country, raising concerns over supply disruptions and higher livestock prices.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Hong Kong attracts wave of biotech IPO filings amid AI drug boom
More than 10 pre-profit drug developers are seeking Hong Kong listings as AI-powered biotech platforms draw growing investor interest
· Julie Zhang
Magpies make call on Pendlebury's ban, Swans star set for surgery
Scott Pendlebury is facing the first suspension of his lengthy AFL career. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Michael Willson)
‘I watched society burn a woman at the stake’: Melissa Auf der Maur on her bandmate Courtney Love and the farce of the 90s
Wary of working with Hole’s ‘impossible, drug addict’ lead singer, the bassist soon found herself entranced. So why did she jump ship for the Smashing Pumpkins – and start a relationship with Love’s enemy Dave Grohl?
· Jenny Stevens
First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC
The first known case of a severe strain of the mpox virus has been detected in New York City — and health officials are recommending those at risk get vaccinated.
· Zoe Hussain
ACM to brief staff after co-owner Antony Catalano charged with assault of a woman
Australian Community Media says employee ‘wellbeing’ top priority amid ‘shock and deep concern’ over 59-year-old’s charges
· Amanda Meade
Bedbug nightmare spreading across multiple states: What you need to know — especially if you’re heading to spring break
Spring break travelers heading to popular destinations in the United States may want to be extra cautious about what they bring home.
· Fox News
Businesses affected by one of world’s longest Covid lockdowns to receive $125m from Victorian government
Class action settles after retailers argued state government should pay them for economic loss resulting from pandemic lockdown
· Australian Associated Press
Mother was 'living beyond her means' during fake cancer scam, court hears
An Adelaide mother previously pleaded guilty to 11 charges after she faked her son's cancer diagnosis. (Supplied)
· Eva Blandis
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 10, ministry says
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Monday said Israeli raids on several towns in the south of the country killed 10 people and wounded 13 others.
· Middleeasteye
Pasig hospital’s ER temporarily closed for upgrade
MANILA, Philippines — The emergency room of the Pasig Hope Medical Center has been temporarily closed to give way to renovation and expansion works.
· James Daniel Danio
WhistlePig founder offers $200M college campus for free with one big catch
The founder of a Vermont-based whiskey brand wants to give away a college campus that he bought during the pandemic — on the condition the new owner shares his vision for “the revival of our country and our civilization.”
· Fox News
AI helps create cancer vaccine for dying dog
An Australian data scientist has used ChatGPT to develop a potential treatment for his dog after it was diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer.
· RT
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An Australian data scientist has used ChatGPT to develop a potential treatment for his dog after she was diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer.
· RT
Hong Kong regulator sets ‘comprehensive’ review of medical insurance costs
Analysis aims to increase transparency at a time when some insurance prices are rising faster than medical costs, Insurance Authority CEO says
· Enoch Yiu
Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Star Princess cruise ship
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
· Fox Business
Mom filmed TikTok dance in hospital room while baby was dying from ‘abusive head trauma’
A teen mom from Washington state allegedly filmed an upbeat TikTok video as her infant son was dying from “abusive head trauma” — that she and the baby’s dad are accused of inflicting, according to reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Deadly virus outbreak at major park spreads across nearby beaches
A terrifying outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is ripping through California’s Bay Area, leaving a trail of carcasses and forcing state officials to lock down one of the region’s most popular wildlife destinations.
· Bianca Heyward
Mets SS Francisco Lindor returns from hand surgery, has a hit in spring debut
New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor is seen during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 10, wound 13
Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli air strikes in the south of the country have killed at least 10 people and wounded 13 others.
· Middleeasteye
Cancer-stricken WA elder died couch surfing while waiting for house, family says
Patricia Blowes lives with 10 people at her cousin's three-bedroom property in South Kalgoorlie. (ABC Goldfields: Jarrod Lucas)
· Jarrod Lucas
Mets’ Francisco Lindor feels ‘pretty much like myself’ after first spring action since surgery
PORT ST. LUCIE — The final piece of the Mets puzzle got on the field Sunday, discarding much of the concern that may have lingered about his potential Opening Day readiness.
· Mike Puma
Two die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent
Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA
· Matty Edwards
Giants get concerning MRI results on young starter’s elbow
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — After his struggles to find the strike zone, Hayden Birdsong seemed to find a breakthrough in his last spring outing. Now, the promising young starter might be broken.
· Evan Webeck
NYS trooper injured as chain reaction crash squashes police car: cops
A New York State trooper was rushed to the hospital after his cruiser was rear-ended during a traffic stop in Westchester County early Sunday morning, police said.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Two lost ‘Doctor Who’ episodes broadcast only once in 1965 found stashed in cardboard box
Who would have thought it?
· Anthony Blair
Beware of hot weather - DailyNews
Hot weather in Sri Lanka, especially around March-April, is driven by the sun’s direct position over the island, creating high temperatures, high humidity, and low wind. This annual peak is intensified by climate change, which is accelerating temperature rises and increasing the frequency of “caution level” heat ind…
· Gayan Abeykoon