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· Jevans Nyabiage
Operation Santa Claus backs expansion of Hong Kong teen counselling project
Mind HK charity to reach more students with mental health support after strong early intervention results with school‑based initiative
· Cindy Sui
Hegseth defends killing boat survivors, likens drug gangs to al-Qaeda
Washington’s policy of sinking boats and killing alleged drug-runners has led to serious debate in Congress
· Bloomberg
New AI model can predict 5-year breast cancer risk
Every year, around 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed worldwide. The disease "caused an estimated 670,000 deaths globally in 2022," according to the World Health Organization (WHO). "Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women — despite mammography screening," said Christiane Ku…
· Alexander Freund
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How does 71-year-old yoga teacher look so much younger than her age?
From waking up with the sun to having lemon water to start her day, Argie Ligeros shares her secrets for ageing well
· Tara Loader Wilkinson
Asian Angle | Vietnam’s anti-drug police are speaking Gen Z, and it’s working
Ho Chi Minh City’s police have found a way to wrap dry state messaging in viral humour, mirroring China’s digital playbook
· Dien Nguyen An Luong
Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s
New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network
· Dannie Peng
Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever
A 67-year-old woman confirmed as the latest case after hiking in Tsing Yi, the Centre for Health Protection says
· Fiona Sun
Hong Kong fire aftermath: how victims are dealing with the psychological toll
Psychologists say encouragement from family, friends and colleagues crucial to helping residents even as government steps up mental health support
· Mike Chan
Cambridge ex-professor Nigel Slater joins China’s biotech revolution
Veteran academic to collaborate with Chinese scientists to develop next-gen cancer therapies using vaccine tech for tumour immunotherapy
· Shi Huang
China mum cares for daughter-in-law in vegetative state round-the-clock
Liu’s son and Yuanyuan, high school sweethearts, have been married for 15 years and share two children
· Alice Yan
Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather
Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth
· Alice Yan
German Chancellor Merz faces difficult mission to Israel
Since taking office seven months ago, center-right Christian Democrat (CDU) Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been engaged with the German-Israeli "special relationship." There have been several disputes between Berlin and Jerusalem over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led terrorist attack on…
· Christoph Strack
What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?
It’s the luckiest month of the year for the Ox with the Rat being its astrological friend, while the Snake can also expect smooth sailing
· Jill Lander
6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster
Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies
· Sam Beltran
Explainer | On the verge of a breakdown, new mother discovers what stress really is
A battle with cancer, a new baby and an alcoholic husband tested high-flying executive Asha’s ability to cope with stress
· Anthea Rowan
In grateful memory of Fr. Laurie Sullivan - DailyNews
Laurie, Fr. William Sullivan, the Blessed Sacrament Missionary from Australia to Sri Lanka, breathed his last peacefully at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy, on December 30th, 2017 — that’s eight years ago — at the very ripe old age of 92.
· damith
This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.
When a health insurance company refuses to pay for treatment, most people begrudgingly accept the decision.
· Duaa Eldeib
US vaccine advisers say not all newborns need hepatitis B shot
Scrapping the recommendation for vaccination at birth will reverse decades of public health gains, disease experts say
· Reuters
Hong Kong to focus on mental health support after fire, seek smoking ban at sites
City leader John Lee says all of society ‘emanating sadness’, while labour chief vows government will push for ban on smoking at construction sites
· Denise Tsang
Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya - DailyNews
The Ministry of External Affairs of India announced that a fully operational field hospital is being established in Mahiyanganaya, near Kandy, as part of #OperationSagarBandhu to support communities affected by the recent disaster.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Crowd is missing’: stronger ringgit keeps Singapore shoppers away from Johor
‘This is probably the worst year-end crowd we have seen since the Covid-19 pandemic,’ a business owner says
· The Star
US admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order in Caribbean boat strike
Admiral Frank Bradley briefs US lawmakers on the September 2 Caribbean attack that did not initially kill all on an alleged drug boat
· Associated Press
Opinion | Not just China: India also a piece of the US opioid puzzle
Like China, India has a large pharmaceutical sector that provides precursor chemicals. But it lacks China’s drug policy control
· Rupert Stone
Japan deploys 31-member JDR medical team to SL - DailyNews
In a continued demonstration of solidarity with Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japan has dispatched a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) medical team to strengthen emergency humanitarian operations.
· Gayan Abeykoon
India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across the Island under ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ - DailyNews
India continues its unwavering humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, with intensive search, rescue, medical, and logistics operations underway across multiple affected regions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLT-MOBITEL launches free ‘247 Helpline’ to support flood-affected communities - DailyNews
Caring for communities affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT-MOBITEL has introduced the free ‘247 Helpline’, in collaboration with the University of Colombo, offering round-the-clock medical advice.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Activ8 Asia launches ‘Project Mindfulness’ on stress management - DailyNews
Activ8 Asia marked a major milestone in its commitment to employee wellbeing with the launch of ‘Project Mindfulness’, a social initiative aimed at strengthening both mental health and workplace performance.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ministry urges breastfeeding amidst disaster - DailyNews
Director of Maternal and Child Health and Director of the Family Health Bureau at the Health and Mass Media Ministry Dr. Chandima Sirithunga has urged mothers to continue breastfeeding their infants during the current disaster situation and called on aid providers not to distribute infant formula.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A poluída região dos EUA apelidada de "Corredor do Câncer"
Um dos primeiros sinais é o cheiro, diz Shamell Lavigne, ao explicar como reconhecer que a sua terra natal está imersa em poluição. Ela cresceu no coração do que ficou conhecido como o "Corredor do Cancêr" (Cancer Alley, em inglês), um trecho de aproximadamente 140 quilômetros entre Baton Rouge e Nova Orleans, no es…
· Holly Young
Hong Kong police officer in critical condition after ‘Flying Tigers’ diving test
Shortly after completing dive, officer, 31, lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery
· Danny Mok
Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
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· Steph Arnaldo
Public Health Alert: Flood affected animal meat banned in Mannar - DailyNews
The Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors Association of Sri Lanka, Pradeep Boralessa, announced that the storage and sale of beef, goat, and pork, as well as the slaughter of animals for meat, have been temporarily banned in the Mannar district for one week, starting from yesterday (03).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Germany: Far-right AfD lawmakers accused of insulting women
When Health Minister Nina Warken takes her seat on the government bench in the Bundestag, she finds herself in close proximity with the parliamentary group of the largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)."I can hear much more than what makes it into the official record. There are condesc…
· Oliver Pieper
India extends timely assistance with medical team and essential supplies to Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The relief cargo arrived on Wednesday (3) aboard a C-17 aircraft and was formally received by former Director Preparedness at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Sunil Jayaweera, (currently volunteering post-retirement), alongside Deputy Director of Preparedness at the DMC, Indika Pushpakumara and Deputy Director …
· Thushan Jayasuriya
World’s first ‘ethical AI’ wades into risks of China’s new drug abuse law
Confucian trained ‘Wen Dao’ weighs potential societal costs of rule that seals records of convicted drug users
· Shi Huang
In wake of Hong Kong blaze, Southeast Asia’s fire hazards come under scrutiny
Serious structural defects and inefficient bureaucracy tainted by corruption are common in the region, fire safety experts say
· Ushar Daniele
Former Pak PM Imran Khan is alive but subjected to ‘mental torture’: Sister - DailyNews
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive but subjected to “mental torture in solitary confinement”, his sister Dr Uzma Khan said on Tuesday (2) after meeting him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Japanese Medical Experts arrive to support Ditwah recovery operations - DailyNews
In a continued demonstration of solidarity with Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japan has dispatched a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to strengthen emergency humanitarian operations.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
With US warships near, Venezuela’s Maduro describes call with Trump
Phone call occurred amid a massive US military build-up in the region and deadly strikes on alleged drug vessels
· Agence France-Presse
Opinion | How China engineered the rapid rise of its drug innovation industry
A market once dominated by generics is now an AI-powered pharmaceutical hub drawing billion-dollar investments from the likes of Pfizer and GSK
· Kamala Thiagarajan
Met Department has not issued any report of cyclone in advance - Minister - DailyNews
Despite opposition MPs claiming that they had been informed in advance of a severe cyclone or disaster, the Meteorology Department has not issued any such report, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Living to 79: China’s record longevity puts economic wrinkles in focus
Improved healthcare outcomes are colliding with China’s three-year population decline, testing social safety nets despite improvements in medical infrastructure
· Luna Sun
Millora-Brown 'just what the doctor ordered' for Gilas Pilipinas
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