Thirty two Iranian sailors rescued from ship - DailyNews
Admitted to Karapitiya Hospital Ship sunk outside SL maritime area Navy rescue after distress call off Galle
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking ship in Indian Ocean as it trades strikes with Israel
Hospital authorities in the Sri Lankan port city of Galle said 87 bodies were brought in by military rescuers. Source: AAP / Antonio Lacerda/EPA
· Sbsaustralia
US sees promising drop in women’s deaths during childbirth — after highest level in over 50 years
Fewer US women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year.
· Associated Press
Study finds number of moles on children's bodies halved in 25 years
A new study has found the number of moles found on children's bodies has almost halved in the past 25 years. (Cancer Council Victoria)
· Emma Pollard
‘Grade A’ registration certificates issued in Akuressa - DailyNews
As part of the Health Ministry’s premises registration programme, ‘Grade A’ registration certificates were issued to three hotel establishments in Akuressa town that are maintained at an exceptionally high standard on Tuesday (3).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Four-year plan to gradually phase out import cess tax on selected goods - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (3) approved a four-year plan to gradually phase out the import cess tax imposed on selected goods, starting in 2026 and continuing until 2029, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
· Gayan Abeykoon
How to talk about war and conflict with kids
Children hold a sign protesting war against Iran during an antiwar demonstration at Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
· Cheyanne Mumphrey
Beyond the mammogram: How AI is spotting hidden breast cancer risks
An artificial intelligence tool that can predict who is at high risk of developing breast cancer in the four years following an all-clear mammogram has been heralded as “the most significant step in reducing deaths” in decades.
· Henrietta Cook
'Can't justify it': Why some Tasmanian nurses won't come back home
Topic:Doctors and Medical Professionals
· Clancy Balen
California teen at center of FBI terror probe over his chemistry set speaks out: ‘Personal battle’
An Orange County teenager whose home science experiments sparked a three-day FBI probe has insisted it is all a misunderstanding and that he was trying to find a cure for cancer.
· Anthony Blair
Where you get your drinking water from can raise your risk of Parkinson’s by up to 62%
Sip at your own risk.
· McKenzie Beard
Israeli strikes killed 72 people since Monday: Lebanese health ministry
Lebanon's health ministry is reporting that Israeli attacks across the country have killed 72 people and displaced over 83,000 since Israel renewed its assault on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Retired judge blasts ‘reckless’ Gavin Newsom for making Californians less safe
A California judge who dealt with some of the state’s worst criminals — murderers, child abusers and serial rapists — has blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing laws that she says have allowed dangerous felons to roam free and even serve on juries.Maryann Gilliard, who was a Superior Court judge in the Sacramento are…
· Annie Gaus
The rare birth defect that made Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy a ‘surprise’
Hailey Bieber has really opened up — and luckily, so did her uterus.
· Emma Glassman-Hughes
South Sudan: 26 medical workers missing after attacks
More than two dozen Doctors Without Borders workers remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan, the medical charity said.
· AfricaNews
Local governments across Maine spent $3 million in opioid settlement funds last year
Local governments spent $3 million in opioid settlement funds last year on projects ranging from addiction treatment in jails to prevention workshops in schools, according to new data collected by the attorney general’s office and the University of Southern Maine.
· Emily Bader The Maine Monitor
Adorable photos show 109-year-old tortoise undergoing advanced scans for health scare
A 109-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise had advanced medical scans after keepers at an Australian zoo noticed neck swelling and breathing changes.
· SWNS
Russia Fast-Tracks Ukraine War Veterans Into Paralympic Sport – Investigation
Russia is spending tens of millions of dollars to recruit Ukraine war veterans into Paralympic sport, fast-tracking wounded soldiers from hospital wards into regional and national teams, an investigation by the Poland-based news outlet Vot Tak has found.
· The Moscow Times
Benin's former president Boni Yayi steps down as leader of opposition party
Benin's former president Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down as leader of the opposition Les Démocrates party, citing health reasons.
· AfricaNews
Christina Applegate reveals the mistake she made after her double mastectomy for breast cancer: ‘It was bulls—t’
Christina Applegate’s unflinching honesty about life with multiple sclerosis (MS) has a backstory — and it’s rooted in regret.
· McKenzie Beard
Hong Kong woman, 30, arrested over illegal sale of slimming injection
Seized item was Mounjaro injection pen manufactured by US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, but labelled in Japanese
· Edith Lin
Oman rescues 24 people from ship following attack
Oman’s navy has rescued 24 people from a Maltese-flagged cargo ship after it was attacked by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s news agency reported. The 24 crew members were rescued and given medical treatment, the report said.
· Middleeasteye
‘Chinamaxxing’ your health: America’s obsession with Chinese medicine is taking over TikTok
As US-China tensions simmer, people online are joking about wanting to ‘become Chinese’ – starting with their wellness routines
· Michelle Hyun Kim
I’ve been taking a GLP-1 since 2024 — it’s not a magic pill, it’s a life preserver
Magic pills promising to help overweight people slim down are nothing new.
· Adam Schubak
Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site
Chinese water dragon, rock iguana, crocodile, two pythons, three monitor lizards and four species of turtles were seized in operation
· Jess Ma
Nigerian health agency urges stronger state action on lassa fever outbreak
Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is calling for stronger state-level action amid a worsening outbreak of lassa fever.
· AfricaNews
Lunit to Be Featured in 21 AI Imaging Studies on Breast Cancer and Lung Disease at ECR 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:32813), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announced that 21 studies featuring its AI solutions will be presented at the European Congress of Radiology 2026 (ECR 2026), taking place March 4-8 in Vienna, Austria.
· PRNEWSWIRE
Experts warn of ‘mysterious’ leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones
It’s the Coruna-virus pandemic.
· Ben Cost
Late model Annabel Schofield revealed she wasn’t ‘out of the woods’ with cancer battle in heartbreaking final post
Annabel Schofield revealed she wasn’t “out of the woods” with her cancer battle in a heartbreaking final post.
· Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro
I’m not ashamed to admit I wear an adult diaper — incontinence is an extremely common problem
As I hurry along the spa’s corridors, I try to hold my breath: “Don’t cough again, don’t cough again!” I goad myself.
· Erica Crompton
Iranian naval ship carrying 180 onboard sinks off Sri Lankan coast, leaving dozens missing, 32 rescued
A top Sri Lankan official says 32 people have been rescued from a sinking Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka’s southern coast have been admitted to a hospital.
· Associated Press
China turns to AI to ease overstretched healthcare system | South China Morning Post
Advancements in AI have the potential to democratise medical access and reshape China’s healthcare model in the next few years.
Puttalam Base Hospital set for major upgrade under Health Ministry - DailyNews
The Puttalam Base Hospital, a critical healthcare hub serving approximately 400,000 residents across nine Divisional Secretariat Divisions, is poised for a significant transformation. Despite its 2019 elevation to “Type A” status, the facility has faced persistent infrastructure hurdles that have hindered its full o…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Bizarre wellness fads you forgot about — and what we’re using instead
With clocks springing forward this weekend for daylight saving time, it’s time to spring into action.
· Tracy Swartz
Hong Kong launches 3-year action plan to help residents fight the flab
Proportion of Hongkongers who are obese or overweight has been rising in recent decades
· Emily Hung
New Directorate to strengthen accident and emergency services - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a Directorate of Accident and Emergency Care System under the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services to strengthen the country’s response to accidents and medical emergencies.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Why electrolyte drinks like Gatorade and Pocari Sweat aren’t always beneficial
Health professionals explain who does and doesn’t benefit from electrolyte supplements and why making them at home isn’t a good idea
· Associated Press
‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran
Islamabad, Pakistan – It was the first working day of the week and Muhammad Raza, a 23-year-old Pakistani medical student, was assisting the doctors treating patients at Tehran University of Medical Sciences hospital in the Iranian capital.
· Abid Hussain
The scandal of women handcuffed while in labour: ‘I was so shocked when the restraints weren’t removed’
Pregnant women prisoners are being handcuffed to prison officers – often male – during intimate vaginal examinations and long, agonising births. Will this dehumanising treatment be stopped?
· Dianetaylor
Claims of patient safety risks, 'toxic' workplace at health IT system probe
Royal Darwin Hospital staff told the inquiry the Acacia system severely impacted the emergency department. (ABC News: Tristan Hooft)
· Tilda Colling
Lee asks Marcos for temporary transfer of jailed Korean drug kingpin
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old
Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests.
· Fox News
Supermodel, ‘Dallas’ star Annabel Schofield dies at 62
Supermodel and “Dallas” star Annabel Schofield has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.
· Chris Bradford
Annabel Schofield, supermodel and ‘Dallas’ star, dead at 62
Supermodel and “Dallas” star Annabel Schofield has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.
· Chris Bradford
Doctor sentenced to 6 years for murder disguised as abortion
A Seoul court on Wednesday sentenced an obstetrician to six years in prison for performing a cesarean on a 36-week pregnant woman and killing the baby, amid a lack of legal provisions to regulate abortions.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Mother undergoes surgery after attack by celebrity dentist
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Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate
In the Beirut suburb of Hazmieh, guests were seen leaving the Comfort Hotel in darkness, some still in their nightclothes, as smoke rose from the building. The blast was part of a wider exchange as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire. Lebanese health officials said strikes south of Beirut killed six people and wounded …
· AfricaNews
Should you ask an AI chatbot about your health? 5 things to know before you start sharing
AIs like Chat GPT and Claude are not substitutes for professional care, say experts, but can give useful information if used responsibly
· Associated Press