[2026-08-02 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Tolo Highway] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CUHK earmarks Pak Shek Kok site for new medical building and 10th college

Snippet: CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362696/cuhk-earmarks-pak-shek-kok-site-new-medical-building-and-10th-college

[2026-08-02 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino doctors cite new medical review supporting tobacco harm reduction

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several Filipino medical professionals welcomed the findings of a new medical review on heated tobacco products (HTPs), saying they add to the growing body of evidence supporting tobacco harm reduction as a strategy to lower smoking-related health risks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/filipino-doctors-cite-new-medical-review-supporting-tobacco-harm-reduction/2396488

[2026-08-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Grandfather and grandson pedal 5,300km from Broome to Bowral for MND

Snippet: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 4:00pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/grandfather-grandson-charity-ride-motor-neurone-disease/106976468

[2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: A regressive step: Israel's gender segregation law undermines medical education, equality - opinion

Snippet: Here in Israel, many, including the writer, were shocked to read of the Knesset law passed recently expanding gender segregation by permitting universities and colleges to offer segregated degree programs.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904145

[2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in rare cancer patient

Snippet: Surgeons at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital successfully removed a patient's sternum and part of her ribs before reconstructing her chest with a custom 3D-printed implant on Tuesday, marking the first time an entire 3D-printed chest cage had been implanted to reconstruct the chest wall in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-904167

[2026-08-02 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Where will the 2020s stand in history? Freedom and democracy put to the test

Snippet: The COVID-19 pandemic was a fittingly paradigm-shattering start to the 2020s. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/where-will-the-2020s-stand-in-history-freedom-and-democracy-put-to-the-test

[2026-08-02 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC

Snippet: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – As Ebola cases continue to emerge in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Virunga National Park – Africa’s oldest – is strengthening health measures to protect communities and the endangered mountain gorillas living in it.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/how-virunga-park-protects-people-and-gorillas-from-ebola-in-eastern-drc

[2026-08-02 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive

Snippet: 20 years ago, Typhoon Prapiroon sparked outrage when the Hong Kong Observatory did not raise the No 8 signal despite risk, chaos

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362675/public-anger-hong-kong-over-low-signal-during-2006-typhoon-prapiroon-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Mount Davies Road] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive

Snippet: 20 years ago, Typhoon Prapiroon sparked outrage when the Hong Kong Observatory did not raise the No 8 signal despite risk, chaos

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362675/public-anger-hong-kong-over-low-signal-during-2006-typhoon-prapiroon-scmp-archive

[2026-08-02 13:30 UTC+10:00] [mental health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Physical toys aren’t fighting a losing battle. How’s that for hope?

Snippet: Readers discuss the simple joys of playing with spinning tops, and qualities a good public official should have

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3362467/physical-toys-arent-fighting-losing-battle-hows-hope

[2026-08-02 13:01 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Fresh hope as treatment cost slashed for rare cancer

Snippet: August 2, 2026 13:01 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/fresh-hope-as-treatment-cost-slashed-for-rare-cancer/

[2026-08-02 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: More than 5,200 drug offenders nabbed in H1

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The number of drug offenders apprehended through special crackdowns reached 5,203 in the first half, police said Sunday, vowing to step up measures against substance-related crimes for the rest of 2026.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802001000315

[2026-08-02 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police expand crackdown on foreign-linked drug trafficking

Snippet: South Korean police are broadening their drug enforcement campaign to focus more heavily on cross-border supply networks and online distribution, as foreign nationals account for a growing share of suspected suppliers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828085

[2026-08-02 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Anna Friel talks starring in Stan’s new medical drama The F Ward

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/anna-friel-talks-starring-in-stan-s-new-medical-drama-the-f-ward-20260802-p60koq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: After javelin gold, Aussie star heads straight back to hospital work

Snippet: Topic:Commonwealth Games

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/commonwealth-games-mackenzie-little-wins-javelin-gold/106987376

[2026-08-02 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alonso welcomes Mudryk’s return after doping ban, Ukrainian to join Chelsea in Hong Kong

Snippet: Winger was suspended for four years after failing a 2024 drug test, but was cleared to resume his career last week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362672/alonso-welcomes-mudryks-return-after-doping-ban-ukrainian-join-chelsea-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 11:50 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alonso welcomes Mudryk’s return after doping ban, Ukrainian to join Chelsea in Hong Kong

Snippet: Winger was suspended for four years after failing a 2024 drug test, but was cleared to resume his career last week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362672/alonso-welcomes-mudryks-return-after-doping-ban-ukrainian-join-chelsea-hong-kong

[2026-08-02 11:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: No. of Koreans involved in overseas drug trafficking triples in 2 yrs: lawmaker

Snippet: The number of South Koreans who received consular support over their involvement in drug smuggling crimes overseas jumped around threefold in the past two years, a lawmaker said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828055

[2026-08-02 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No. of Koreans involved in overseas drag trafficking triples in 2 yrs: lawmaker

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans who received consular support over their involvement in drug smuggling crimes overseas jumped around threefold in the past two years, a lawmaker said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802000500315

[2026-08-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong Kong

Snippet: Beauticians from outside city offer illegal procedures, with clients seeking services through chat groups formed by middlemen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362643/shady-lip-service-experts-warn-against-illicit-beauty-treatments-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong Kong

Snippet: Beauticians from outside city offer illegal procedures, with clients seeking services through chat groups formed by middlemen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362643/shady-lip-service-experts-warn-against-illicit-beauty-treatments-hong-kong

[2026-08-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Disease Caused By Cyclospora Parasite Now In 45 States: CDC

Snippet: A disease caused by a parasite called Cyclospora has been recorded in 45 states this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/disease-caused-cyclospora-parasite-now-45-states-cdc

[2026-08-02 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion

Snippet: It may be one of the most overlooked religious obligations of our time.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904096

[2026-08-02 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rally great Ogier in hospital after high-speed crash

Snippet: PARIS, France — Frenchman Sebastien Ogier and his co-pilot Julien Ingrassia were rushed to hospital on Saturday after spinning off a forest dirt road at the Rally of Finland, which they were leading.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/world/rally-great-ogier-in-hospital-after-high-speed-crash/2396453

[2026-08-02 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Carlos Correa's speedy recovery raises hopes for Astros comeback

Snippet: HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa’s recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected and on Saturday the Houston Astros’ star infielder didn’t rule out a return this season.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/astros-correa-injury-1f89f80c828bb10f49bc0e9954dfee16

[2026-08-02 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia prevents telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consults. Why, and could that change?

Snippet: Labor’s national conference voted to repeal the ban but the PM fears it could undermine medical safeguards. We look at the debate shaping up

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/02/australia-telehealth-voluntary-assisted-dying

[2026-08-02 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Seven killed by Israeli strikes today: Palestinian Ministry of Health

Snippet: The death toll in Gaza since dawn has risen to at least seven people, The Palestinian Civil Defence agency has announced.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/seven-killed-israeli-strikes-today-palestinian-ministry-health

[2026-08-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: The fastest way to make America healthier isn’t another drug — it’s dinner

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/opinion/the-fastest-way-to-make-america-healthier-is-not-a-pill-but-dinner/

[2026-08-02 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'What's happened to me?': Bearing witness as my nan faced dementia

Snippet: Dementia slowly took away my Nana's independence, memories and sense of self. But there was room for one last adventure.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/dementia-alzheimers-disease-nansie-adelaide-miller-vascular-care/106975054

[2026-08-02 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert

Snippet: Italian health officials urge residents in the affected areas to avoid exposure to heat direct sunlight by staying indoors and drinking plenty of fluids

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7k4gdrgljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-02 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Surge una chispa de esperanza en Gaza tras el anuncio de Trump, mientras Israel continúa sus ataques

Snippet: Una mujer palestina revisa el lugar donde ocurrió un ataque israelí cerca del hospital al-Aqsa en Deir al-Balah, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza, el sábado 1 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinos-gaza-hamas-desarme-acuerdo-trump-55a81d7f1af6f80ef036fde946fdec84

[2026-08-02 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to undergo season-ending knee surgery

Snippet: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) runs a drill against wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson during the NFL football team’s training camp Monday, July 27, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-6be87907408c4f7fb35ac506a65dc44e

[2026-08-02 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

Snippet: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country's history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy07qe0knvzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-02 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Baby has fat thighs and jelly belly? Dad’s diet may be to blame

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/health/baby-has-fat-thighs-and-jelly-belly-dads-diet-may-be-to-blame/

[2026-08-02 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli strikes kill four across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse

Snippet: Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least four Palestinians, with separate attacks hitting medicine warehouses beside a hospital that officials say is a lifeline for the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/israeli-strikes-kill-four-across-gaza-destroy-medical-supply-warehouse

[2026-08-02 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: It takes a village to breastfeed a child

Snippet: THE World Health Organization describes breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. That is why countries around the world observe World Breastfeeding Week every Aug. 1–7. This year’s theme, “Prioritize breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems,” reminds us that successful breastfeeding depends not only on a mother’s commitment but also on the support she receives from families, communities, workplaces and government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/opinion/columns/it-takes-a-village-to-breastfeed-a-child/2396418

[2026-08-02 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trevor Bauer blasts former team after they ‘leaked stuff to the press,’ wishes he never ‘played for them’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/sports/trevor-bauer-slams-dodgers-and-mlb-over-s-treatment/

[2026-08-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Ultra-processed foods] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO

Snippet: Exclusive: Director general accuses corporations of obstructing efforts to tackle obesity crisis after investigation by Guardian and others

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/01/ultra-processed-food-companies-hindering-health-drives-by-suing-countries-says-who

[2026-08-02 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Starbucks horror as SoCal woman says boiling coffee spill led to surgery

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/us-news/riverside-county-woman-sues-starbucks-after-drink-falls-on-her-lap/

[2026-08-02 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few days

Snippet: Authorities receive six landslide reports between Friday and Saturday evening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362655/hong-kong-set-heavy-showers-squally-thunderstorms-over-next-few-days?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 01:06 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few days

Snippet: Authorities receive six landslide reports between Friday and Saturday evening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362655/hong-kong-set-heavy-showers-squally-thunderstorms-over-next-few-days

[2026-08-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: American Red Cross pleads for blood donations amid shortage: ‘Crisis levels’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/health/american-red-cross-pleads-for-blood-donations-amid-shortage-crisis-levels/

[2026-08-02 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stephen A. Smith offers surprising apology to Kyrie Irving about COVID vaccine after watching Fauci hearing

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/sports/stephen-a-smith-apologizes-to-kyrie-irving-about-covid-vaccine-after-watching-anthony-fauci-hearing/

[2026-08-02 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bills' Gardner-Johnson injures right leg during training camp practice

Snippet: PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was helped off the field and escorted to the medical tent after hurting his right leg on Saturday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-cj-gardnerjohnson-1ba530dbbc8b83ee3bacf34b0ddb9827

[2026-08-01 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boy, 14, among 57 arrested in crackdown on triad-linked debt collection ring

Snippet: Hong Kong police also dismantle prostitution venue, drug den and three illegal gambling parlours in operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362648/boy-14-among-57-arrested-crackdown-triad-linked-debt-collection-ring?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-01 22:44 UTC+10:00] [illegal gambling parlours] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boy, 14, among 57 arrested in crackdown on triad-linked debt collection ring

Snippet: Hong Kong police also dismantle prostitution venue, drug den and three illegal gambling parlours in operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362648/boy-14-among-57-arrested-crackdown-triad-linked-debt-collection-ring

[2026-08-01 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces destroy two hospital warehouses in Gaza

Snippet: Gaza's health ministry has condemned the destruction of two medicine warehouses belonging to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital by Israeli forces in Deir al-Balah on Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-destroy-two-hospital-warehouses-gaza

[2026-08-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his girlfriend’s menstrual blood in his freezer | Arwa Mahdawi

Snippet: The longevity influencer and his girlfriend, Kate Tolo, say they’re studying women’s health – a worthy goal, but perhaps some skepticism is in order

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/01/biohacker-bryan-johnson-girlfriend-menstrual-blood

[2026-08-01 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has shifted course on his administration’s vaccine policy, pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to intensify investigations into a possible link between childhood vaccines and autism, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-904258

[2026-08-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [USAID] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’

Snippet: At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign funding

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/brazil-usaid-funding-hiv