Vertically challenged? 4 health benefits of being short
Short kings, rejoice: Your height may come with a hidden advantage.
· McKenzie Beard
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Empeora función renal de expresidente brasileño Bolsonaro, se estabiliza neumonía, dice hospital
ARCHIVO – El expresidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, a quien se le permitió temporalmente salir de su arresto domiciliario para recibir tratamiento médico, sale de un hospital en Brasilia, Brasil, el 14 de septiembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Eraldo Peres, Archivo)
· The Associated Press
Former Brazil President Bolsonaro's kidney function worsens in intensive care unit
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 17 medical staff
An Israeli strike killed 17 medical staff in a direct attack on a primary healthcare centre in southern Lebanon, health authorities said on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli rockets kill 12 healthcare workers in southern Lebanon
The facility was attacked on Friday night, bringing the toll of medical staff to 31 killed in past 12 days
· William Christou
Viagra may treat deadly disease in children
Everyone’s favorite little blue pill may offer more than just a boost in the bedroom.
· McKenzie Beard
Israeli strikes kill 26 paramedics in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry
Lebanon's health ministry confirmed on Saturday that Israeli strikes had killed 26 paramedics and wounded 51 others since conflict erupted between Israel and Hezbollah.
· Middleeasteye
Documents required by GOP's voting bill can be difficult and costly to get
Customers stand in line to get birth and death certificates at the Columbus Public Health Department in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, March, 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth)
· Julie Carr Smyth
‘You cannot unsee it’: what happened next for this year’s Oscar documentary nominees?
Films about prison abuse, ovarian cancer, women’s rights in Iran and more have impressed the Academy, but what real-world impact have they had?
· Adrian Horton
They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.
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· Amy Yurkanin and Sarahbeth Maney
Are low-carb beers really better for you? It depends on your health goal
Containing just 99 calories in a 330-millilitre bottle, Hahn SuperDry is one of a growing number of beers advertised as “low-carb” and “99.9 per cent sugar-free”.
· Liam Mannix
In K-beauty, hair gets the skin care treatment — and the world is catching on
Hair care exports hit record highs, as major K-beauty firms expand globally with Blackstone bets on Korean salons
· No Kyung-min
Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation
An Israeli strike on a health centre in southern Lebanon has killed 12 medical workers, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said, as its devastating assault continued amid a wider regional war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran 15 days ago.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sayers spin doctor turned AFL comms boss backed by league chief
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has defended the integrity of his new corporate communications boss, who was an adviser to former Carlton president Luke Sayers during a lewd picture scandal.
· Jon Pierik
Bedridden one day, state champion the next: Gout Gout defies virus and ‘crazy’ conditions
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· Michael Gleeson
How new at-home tests let women gain insights into their reproductive health
A Singapore-based start-up offers a hormone testing kit for perimenopausal women, while a German one gives insights based on menstrual blood
· Charmaine Yu
Pi Day celebrates the number used in everything from rockets to cancer research
In this photo made with a long exposure, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with four private citizens onboard, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-A, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
· Jaimie Ding
Counsel for drug victims ask ICC to reject Duterte defense appeal vs 2 external lawyers
MANILA, Philippines — The common legal representatives for victims (CLRVs) in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte have called on Pre-Trial Chamber I to reject the defense’s application for leave to appeal a decision that denied the disqualification of two external lawyers, describing the request as "ha…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Acid attack on Indonesian activist raises fears for democracy under Prabowo
Andrie Yunus, who had previously received threats for his activism, was rushed to hospital with burns to 24 per cent of his body
· Agence France-Presse
Olivia Munn reveals the best advice Shannen Doherty gave her after breast cancer diagnosis
Olivia Munn said the best advice she got from Shannen Doherty during her cancer battle was to be as assertive as possible.
· Lindsey Kupfer
Boosting China-India ties should be pillar of Hong Kong’s five-year plan
India is a vibrant, emerging and complex power with much to offer the city and China as a whole
· Brian Y. S. Wong
Sugary drinks associated with anxiety disorders among teens, study shows
An excess of sugary drinks can specifically lead to a higher risk of anxiety among teens, a new study shows.
· Fox News
More than 156kg of drugs seized in interstate operation
The arrests were the result of collaboration between Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australian police. (Supplied: NT Police)
· Tilda Colling
Doja Cat reveals ‘agonizing’ borderline personality disorder diagnosis: I’m ‘struggling’
Doja Cat revealed she’s “struggling” with borderline personality disorder (BPD) while defending Chappell Roan in a TikTok video.
· BreAnna Bell
Why Australia's famous flying doctors are more important now than ever before
The Royal Flying Doctor Service runs over 23,000 nurse, GP and dental clinics nationally each year. Source: AAP / Stuart Walmsley
· Sbsaustralia
A multivitamin a day could slow biological ageing, especially for those on unhealthy diets
A study that examined tiny changes in DNA suggests that taking multivitamins daily can slow biological ageing
· dpa
Mysterious eye infections among Darwin football players under investigation
A public health alert has been issued over an increase in conjunctivitis cases among Darwin football clubs. (Supplied: NTFL/Patch Clapp)
· Oliver Chaseling
Conductor Juanjo Mena to retire because of Alzheimer's disease
Conductor Juanjo Mena, the former principal conductor of the Cincinnati May Festival, said he will retire this year because of Alzheimer’s disease.
· The Associated Press
Referee suffers ‘medical emergency’ in OVW wrestling match scene gone very wrong
Referee Dallas Edwards suffered a “medical emergency” after he slammed into the mat during an Ohio Valley Wrestling event on Thursday when someone from the top rope collided with him.
· Andrew Crane
Israeli strike on south Lebanon health centre kills 12 medics
An Israeli strike on a health centre in southern Lebanon has killed 12 medical workers, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported.
· Middleeasteye
UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree
A representative body of faculty members at the University of Maine on Wednesday voted in favor of eliminating a master’s degree and suspending a bachelor’s degree, following similar changes to 10 other programs at campuses across the University of Maine System this fiscal year.
· Kristian Moravec The Maine Monitor
Costco launches IVF program offering heavily-discounted fertility drugs to members
Costco has launched an IVF program, opening the door for members to pursue their dreams of starting a family — at heavily discounted prices that the mega chain is known for.
· Nina Joudeh
EPA proposal weakens air pollution limits on cancer-causing gas
President Donald Trump listens as Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin speaks during an event announcing that the EPA will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
· Matthew Daly
6 foods to eat during your luteal phase to prevent cramps, boost energy and reduce bloating
Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts.
· Reda Wigle
FIU issues 15 recommendations to curb rising drug money laundering risk - DailyNews
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued 15 new recommendations to the Government to prevent Sri Lanka from becoming a global hub for drug trafficking and to curb money laundering. The Government plans to implement a five-yea…
· damith
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Beyond the burn zone: Maui wildfires cause widespread mental health issues
A general view shows the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. ead after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century fire ripped through the town of Lahaina, killing 101 people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
· Erin Nolan Honolulu Civil Beat
The surprising supplement that sent a man to the hospital with vomiting, diarrhea and tinnitus
Overdoing it on this popular supplement can lead to a host of serious health issues, which one man learned the hard way.
· Reda Wigle
Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid
One of the most wanted drug kingpins in South America, Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, has been arrested in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia, after a morning raid involving hundreds of police officers.
· Al Jazeera Staff
The best creatine powders for muscle and mind — personal trainers and dietitians weigh in
If there’s one supplement to watch this year, it’s creatine.
· Miska Salemann
Little-known virus with no vaccine is spreading in California — here’s what to know
A little-known virus that causes nasty flu-like symptoms is spreading in California — and it doesn’t have a vaccine.
· Nina Joudeh
Bolivia arrests alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor
Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering
· Thomas Graham
The health-tech ecosystem is evolving: 5 top devices you need to know about
The realm of health and wellness tools is expanding rapidly.
· Miska Salemann
Brazilian president says he has ‘forbidden’ Trump adviser from visiting country
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva revokes Darren Beattie’s visa in retaliation for Brazilian health minister being denied visa for US
· Tomphillips
Slain psychiatric ward patient shared bathroom, unlockable door with alleged killer
A man killed in his room at a Geelong psychiatric hospital had been sharing a bathroom with the patient alleged to have killed him, separated only by a flimsy non-locking door.
· Grant McArthur, Melissa Cunningham
Expresidente de Brasil Jair Bolsonaro está en cuidados intensivos con neumonía, informa hospital
ARCHIVO – El expresidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, a quien se le permitió temporalmente salir de su arresto domiciliario para recibir tratamiento médico, sale de un hospital en Brasilia, Brasil, el 14 de septiembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Eraldo Peres, Archivo)
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia
The ex-president, who is serving a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup, was moved from prison to a hospital in Brasilia
· Associated Press
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro hospitalized with pneumonia
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
The real benefits of Cindy Crawford’s morning wellness routine — that fans say they’re ‘too poor for’
Even you can wake up looking like Cindy Crawford — if you have the time and, especially, the moula.
· Reda Wigle
Biophytis-LynxKite Alliance Expands to Turbocharge AI-driven drug discovery for next generation longevity therapeutics
SINGAPORE, PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynxkite is expanding its partnership with Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS) ("Biophytis"), starting with the MASSIVE project (MAS Receptor Synthetic Innovation & Virtual Engineering for Sarcopenia therapy) and plans to expand the platfo…
· PRNEWSWIRE