Hong Kong watchdog finds fragrance allergens in Gucci, Bvlgari perfumes
Consumer Council warns perfumes containing excessive fragrance chemicals may lead to ‘cocktail effect’, increasing health risks
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· تنوير شهزاد
Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Lagging regional peers since the pandemic, the Thai economy has faced multiple headwinds, including US tariffs, high household debt and a strengthening baht
· Reuters
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Global endoscope leader sees intensifying competition in the medical devices
Hongkonger denied refund despite HK$170,000 hair transplant ‘falling out’ in a year
Consumer Council warns against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after surge in complaints over scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve at 27.9 degrees
Previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in 1953, according to forecaster
· Ambrose Li
ICE releases detained Filipino after ‘unreasonable failures of care’
Greggy Sorio, a Filipino green card holder who lost a toe and part of his foot to a bone infection, wins release following medical neglect
· Tribune News Service
Cervical cancer, a preventable tragedy - DailyNews
There are very few cancers in medicine that we can truly prevent. Cervical cancer is one of them. Yet every year in Sri Lanka, women continue to suffer and die from this disease not because treatment is unavailable, not because screening is expensive, but simply because many never get screened.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Recognition for Asia’s first visually impaired broadcaster - DailyNews
Biso Menike Grero, the first visually impaired radio announcer in Asia, recently received an award of appreciation by Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa during the “Radio Century Pride” (Radio Siyawas Abhiman) programme.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Deputy Minister stresses Govt’s commitment to health sector reform at SLCOMM sessions - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) has emerged as a cornerstone institution within the defence medical framework. Its steadfast commitment to continuous professional development, research, training and policy contribution has played a decisive role in strengthening the medical preparedness of the Tr…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Why we're becoming disconnected from nature
Strolling in a forest, nurturing a garden or even just looking at rolling green hills are interactions with nature that are often seen as a balm for the soul.
· Jeannette Cwienk
Social media ‘weaponises’ children, says UK expert on gender healthcare
The ‘tiny’ number who will ‘never be comfortable’ with their biological sex need support as well as those who will ‘grow out of this’
· dpa
Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?
Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say
· Ushar Daniele
This Singapore-based executive lost 21kg in 9 months and cured his knee pain
Weighing 93kg was a wake-up call for Ben Payet, whose health journey fixed a knee issue that threatened to stop him running for good
· Bhakti Mathur
Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong
Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment
· Jeffie Lam
New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks
Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage
· Maria Siow
Immigration
Health care facilities facing acute shortages pay for language training for foreign staff
4 astronauts arrive at International Space Station to replace Nasa’s crew
The unprecedented medical evacuation meant spacewalks were paused and research cut down due to the small crew remaining
· Associated Press
Over 3 million Taiwanese visited mainland China in 2025, Taipei says
Taiwanese media attributes slow post-pandemic recovery to cross-strait tensions, partial travel bans
· Amber Wang
8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’
Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking
· Tara Loader Wilkinson
Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for insurance scam
‘Healthy’ so-called patients lured into psychiatric facilities with promise of long, cheap stay; receive little treatment, face ‘beatings’
· Alice Yan
Love in the shadow of goodbye
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· Jairo Bolledo
Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors
The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says
· Agence France-Presse
3 dead in latest US strike on suspected drug vessel in Caribbean
The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration’s strikes on ‘narcoterrorists’ in the Caribbean and Pacific to 133
· Agence France-Presse
Thirteen students, five teachers hospitalised after inhaling chemical fumes in Moratuwa school - DailyNews
A spokesperson for the Panadura Base Hospital stated that thirteen students, five teachers, and a mother were admitted to the hospital after inhaling a chemical substance yesterday.
· damith
Conjugal blemishes visible at a glance - DailyNews
In our previous article we said the most popular compatibility check methodology that is widely prevalent in our country is Twenty-fold Porondam Comparison (Kuta Agreement) system. However, it is the general acceptance among savants of Astrology that the Kuta Agreement should not be considered the last word on conju…
· damith
Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang
Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds
· Igor Patrick
Sex, health, child abuse scandals threaten Orban reelection
Hungary is no stranger to extremely polarized election campaigns.
· Keno Verseck
„Să nu uităm!”: Conferință despre Holocaust la Chișinău
A fost un eveniment moderat de Mariana Mischevca, director adjunct al MNLR. În fața unui auditoriu compus din elevii de la Liceul „Universul” din Chișinău, profesorul universitar Anatol Petrencu, doctor habilitat în științe istorice, a făcut un amplu expozeu asupra originii antisemitismului în secolul XX, în Europa.
· Vitalie Ciobanu
China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?
Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition
· Luna Sun
Amazing animal abilities & human health threats
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Court sets date for Keheliya’s illicit assets trial - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has fixed the trial for the illicit assets case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members for April 27.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Letters | AI is taking an invisible toll on humans working alongside it
Readers discuss the mental health toll of AI adoption, early intervention in youth mental health, and ‘love intelligence’
· Letters
Why doctors are urging Filipinos to change their views on obesity
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Health and Wellness How I shed 4 kilos in 30 days after the holidays without starving Human Interest Why doctors are urging Filipinos to change their views on obesity Feb 13, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Life and Style The pain-only mindset: Why Filipinos still n…
Tumbler Ridge grieves for 8 killed in Canada’s deadliest shooting in years
As a community mourns, details emerge of the 18-year-old shooter and a remote town left vulnerable by a lack of mental health services
· Associated Press
Can drinking tea and coffee reduce dementia risk? Yes, according to a study
A study conducted over 43 years suggests drinking two to three daily coffees, or one to two cups of tea, for a reduced risk of dementia
· dpa
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
James Van Der Beek shot to fame in the WB hit “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years, mocked his own hunky persona. He revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer and died Wednesday at age 48.
· https://apnews.com/author/lauran-neergaard
NCPCSL expands Ecolabel Sri Lanka programme - DailyNews
Eco-Label Sri Lanka is presented as a voluntary third-party certification program addressing the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products in South Asia. The scheme requires products to demonstrate superior performance across their entire lifecycle in environmental, social, economic, and health a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Every hospital should conduct at least one drug review meeting per month - Deputy Minister - DailyNews
Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that every hospital should conduct at least one drug review meeting per month to ensure a continuous and efficient supply of medicines. He emphasised that such meetings would enable the chief pharmacist to present a comprehensive report on available drug stocks and …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Russia keen to advance cooperation in medical science - DailyNews
Russian Ambassador in Colombo Levan Dzhagaryan received a delegation of Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, which is on a working visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation included Sergey Karpishchenko, Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Viktoria Gavrilin…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump drops key US climate rule, swaps health for cheap cars
In what the White House has described as the "largest deregulatory action in American history," President Donald Trump has undone a key scientific finding that has been the cornerstone of United States efforts to fight climate change for more than 16 years.
· Martin Kuebler
Pakistan: Imran Khan to be examined over vision loss claims
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday said the Pakistani government must form a medical team to assess Imran Khan's health, after the imprisoned ex-prime minister reportedly complained of massive vision loss.
· Wesley Dockery
Spanish firm joins list of oyster suppliers linked to food poisoning cases
Centre for Food Safety reveals latest results of investigation into dozens of recent food poisoning cases
· Lo Hoi-ying
Brasileiro ganha prêmio na Alemanha por pesquisa com IA
Métodos baseados em inteligência artificial (IA) são confiáveis para diagnosticar transtornos mentais. Essa é uma das conclusões de estudos liderados pelo brasileiro, Francisco Rodrigues, da Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Nos testes em laboratório, imagens de ressonância magnética foram usadas para gerar dados e t…
· Jéssica Moura
China’s Liu Jiayu avoids serious injury from half-pipe fall; Chloe Kim leads field
The 33-year-old, who crashed in qualifying rounds on Wednesday, says on social media ‘there’s nothing seriously wrong’ after hospital care
· Agence France-Presse
Licensee prosecuted over rat spotted in Don Don Donki sushi chiller in Hong Kong
Video on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket
· Oscar Liu
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48 - DailyNews
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Letters | Why cardiovascular health is an economic imperative for Asia
Readers discuss a quiet threat to regional economies, conflicts over port facilities in Panama and Australia, and Malaysia-Indonesia border demarcation
· Letters