TikTokers are ‘Chinamaxxing’ their health — what they’re doing that works
If you’ve spent five minutes scrolling TikTok lately, you’ve probably stumbled on a curious new flex: creators declaring they’re “becoming Chinese.”
· McKenzie Beard
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dr. Oz rips AG James, defends NYU Langone decision to ax transgender treatment for kids
Dr. Mehmet Oz is challenging New York State Attorney General Letitia James over controversial transgender care and sexual reassignment surgery for youths, saying, “Our children are not guinea pigs.”
· Carl Campanile
Are your fingers gay — or straight? How our hands may be linked to our sexuality
Lady Gaga was right all along: You were born this way.
· Emma Glassman-Hughes
Tour of Luzon partners anew with Cardinal Santos Medical Center
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· The Manila Times
The California town that lost its mayor to gun suicide
For nearly three decades, Jim West transformed San Juan Bautista. After his shocking gun suicide, a local behavioral health agency dove in to help a community in mourning
· Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos in San Juan Bautista
A drone strike has hit a Sudan school and medical center, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls
CAIRO (AP) — An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and a health care center in southern Sudan Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, a hospital official and a medical group said.
New breakthrough test could determine dementia risk 25 years before symptoms emerge
A new blood test could determine a woman’s dementia risk as early as 25 years before symptoms emerge.
· Fox News
Blue states consider tax on millionaires to help fund vital services
Advocates hope a growing unhappiness over wage and wealth inequalities that have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic will lead more U.S. states to adopt policies raising taxes on the wealthy. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart, Cedar Attanasio)
· Kimberlee Kruesi
Former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra, 67, rushed to the hospital after suffering stroke
Former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra was rushed to the hospital after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
· Eric Todisco
[OPINION] Rodrigo Duterte is a man of his word
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· Miriam Grace Go
Hong Kong to expand scheme cutting stroke patient transfer time by 80 minutes
Before pilot scheme, ambulances would take patients to nearest public hospital regardless of whether it could handle stroke cases
· Leopold Chen
Maxx Crosby’s wife reacts to whirlwind trade fallout with three-word message
Maxx Crosby’s wife applauded a message about the Raiders defensive end’s recovery from January knee surgery after the Ravens backed out of a trade agreement due to concerns about his physical on Tuesday.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Shrapnel from bombing kills woman in Iraq, health, security officials say
Shrapnel killed a woman following a strike on an arms depot belonging to an Iran-backed armed group in central Iraq, health and security officials told AFP.
· Middleeasteye
My ‘dad bod’ was actually a sneaky sign of a hidden health issue
When Josh Whalen‘s once athletic, rugby-playing physique morphed into a heftier “dad bod,” he figured it was just the reality of getting older.
· Reda Wigle
Gaza garbage crisis: Two million trapped in sea of waste and rubble
More than two million people in the Gaza Strip are struggling to protect their health as they live near piles of trash mixed with dirt and debris across the enclave, with limited resources to clear what were once vibrant, densely populated areas filled with bustling markets.
· AfricaNews
Drug testing overhaul to be introduced to both AFL and AFLW
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 570, health ministry says
Israeli strikes have killed 570 people in Lebanon during the recent escalation of attacks since 2 March, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
Q&A: Who gets access to Spain's public healthcare under new rules?
Spain on Tuesday announced it will guarantee free healthcare to more foreigners in the country. Who gets access to the public system now? What documents will they have to show? And why is the Spanish government doing this?
· Alex Dunham
How to reset your hormones without medicine — it’s the secret to better sleep, metabolism and mood
Better living through chemistry?
· Tracy Swartz
Seven killed, 11 injured in more Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon - DailyNews
The Lebanese Health Ministry’s Emergency Operation Center says seven people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the town of al-Shahabiya, in the southern Tyre district, the National News Agency is reporting.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Nearly 8K pass MedTech exam
The Professional Regulation Commission on Wednesday announced that 7,838 out of 9,317 (84.13 percent) examinees passed the March 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination.
· Aric John Sy Cua
‘Very traumatic’: Seven sports presenter Mel McLaughlin reveals shock cancer diagnosis
Seven sports presenter Mel McLaughlin, 46, has revealed she has been fighting lung cancer after being diagnosed in December. It’s the same disease that took her older sister Tara’s life in 2015, at the age of 39.
· Meg Watson
Former Hong Kong councillor jailed for laundering phone scam proceeds
Sheep Wong Chun-yeung admits handling money on behalf of fraud syndicate to repay gambling debts and help cover his father’s medical costs
· Brian Wong
The common but little known way menopause affects your body
From “muscles falling off a cliff” to changing sexual function, menopause can bring a host of physical and psychological changes. But there’s one body part that tends to be forgotten when it comes to midlife: feet.
· Lauren Ironmonger
Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injury reports
Speculation over the health of Mojtaba Khamenei grows as the US and Israel bombard the Islamic Republic
· Agence France-Presse
Sports presenter Mel McLaughlin reveals cancer diagnosis
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Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work
Cheshire police and CPS say they were not told about inquiry into Prof Peter Hindmarsh before he gave evidence at nurse’s trial
· Davidconn, Felicitylawrence
Inspectors pressured to issue fines at worksites, CFMEU inquiry hears
A fourth round of hearings into alleged misconduct within the CFMEU and construction sector has heard from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. (ABC News)
· Tobi Loftus
Sri Lanka Court Orders Release of 84 Iranian Sailors’ Bodies to Embassy - DailyNews
The Galle Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors, currently placed in two mobile cold storage units at the Galle National Hospital, be handed over to officials of the Embassy of Iran in Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China and North Korea to resume passenger train service after six-year halt - DailyNews
Passenger trains between China and North Korea will resume service on Thursday, reviving a transport link that was shuttered for six years due to the pandemic, China’s rail operator said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
The attack comes a day after a drone attack injured 32 people, including several children, early Monday in the Sitra area near Manama, authorities said. Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khaifa visited those injured in Sitra in hospital on Monday night.
· Jon Gambrell
Bucks' Taurean Prince back in action after recovering from neck surgery
Milwaukee Bucks’ Taurean Prince looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
· Steve Megargee
‘Deliberate tactic to divide’: Man jailed for antisemitic spree ordered by overseas actors
A man who obeyed overseas masterminds to orchestrate an antisemitic spree which rocked Sydney has been jailed, with a magistrate rejecting his claim that he was motivated by crippling drug debt, and finding that he knew it was a “deliberate tactic to divide Arab and Jewish communities”.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Maxx Crosby’s agent speaks out on star’s health after Ravens trade debacle
Maxx Crosby’s agent is pushing back on any speculation that his client was not on track with his recovery after the Ravens backed out of a trade to acquire the five-time Pro Bowler.
· Christian Arnold
How 100kg chain smoker lost 40kg, fixed knee pain and became a fitness influencer
At 49, Shyy Sachdev was a 100kg obese chain smoker with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Today, she is a fitness influencer
· Bhakti Mathur
Nursing home fined after 45 residents died during COVID
A nursing home where almost half of its residents died after contracting COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic has been convicted and fined over five years after the tragedy.St Basil's Home for the Aged was sentenced in the Victorian County Court today over one of the deadliest nursing home outbreaks in 2020.Fo…
· William Ton
US medical glove firm to invest $200M in PH
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that a United States-based medical glove company will invest $200 million to expand its operations in the Philippines by establishing a manufacturing facility in the country.
· Catherine S. Valente
Daylesford crash inquest hears doctor has concerns for driver's memory
Floral tributes at the scene of the November 5, 2023 crash. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
· Laura Mayers
UN determines Russian deportation of Ukrainian children are crimes against humanity
A Ukrainian flag hangs at the schoolhouse converted into a field hospital in Mostyska, western Ukraine. (AP: Nariman El-Mofty)
First Women’s Strength-Based Masterclass and Powerlifting Workshop Launches in Metro Manila
PASIG CITY — The 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines Inc. is launching the country’s first masterclass on women’s health through fitness and nutrition on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Kilos PH, first and only Eleiko Certified Training Facility in the Philippines. In collaboration with the Powerlifting Association of t…
· fcapellanfyph
CFMEU inquiry live: Health and safety inspectors back on stand in construction union probe
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· Matt Dennien
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control’ on Paramount+, a Documentary About the Uphill Battle to Produce ‘the Female Viagra’
The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control (now on Paramount+) has the potential to be a doozy of a Capitalism Movie. Director Aisling Chin-Yee’s documentary tells the long, winding story of filbanserin, a.k.a. Addyi, a drug that treats hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, and has been dubbed “the female V…
· John Serba
Hazmat incident at Disneyland hospitalized seven, cause revealed by officials
A chemical reaction during building renovations sent seven Disneyland employees to the hospital Tuesday after the noxious odor generated in a backstage area caused dizziness and shortness of breath, park officials said.
· Ben Chapman
Which GLP-1 drug has the highest risk of sudden sight loss and ‘eye stroke’: study
The results of this obesity medication are literally eye-popping.
· Emma Glassman-Hughes
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds
‘Eye strokes’ that reduce blood flow to optic nerve likely to be side-effect of active ingredient semaglutide, says author
· Annabawden
Aryna Sabalenka credits her new dog with 'mental health support'
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after winning the semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
‘Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans’ teen son allegedly pulled gun on grandma before entering mental health facility
“Teen Mom” alum Jenelle Evans’ eldest son, Jace, was placed in a mental health facility after allegedly pulling a gun on his grandma.
· Vanessa Serna
Raw oysters, clams recalled due to possible norovirus contamination, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a recall for clams and raw oysters over concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the stomach flu.
· Fox Business
Hospital staff 'angry' and 'distressed' after shock suspension of top Albury doctor
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· Philippe Perez