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Geopolitics

Nigeria: Inquiry set for son of renowned writer Adichie

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Nigerian court has fixed a date for an inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's infant son. The case drawn widespread attention to patient…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong doctor and a clinic operator were arrested on Thursday in a joint operation by police and health authorities on a Causeway Bay medical facility sus…

Geopolitics

Dipika Kakar Health Update: Actress recovers after liver cyst procedure

Times of India – World · India

Actress Dipika Kakar is facing a new health challenge with a 1.3 cm liver cyst, following her liver cancer treatment last year. Husband Shoaib Ibrahim confirme…

Geopolitics

Baby boy born to UK mother after womb transplant from dead donor

The Guardian – World · Europe

Grace Bell says she is ‘the happiest I’ve ever been in my life’ after giving birth to baby Hugo in UK firstA baby boy named Hugo is the first child to be born …

Geopolitics

US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.

Geopolitics

Jeremy Hunt urges medics to do more to improve detection of rare childbirth condition

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Former health secretary throws weight behind campaign to boost diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrumJeremy Hunt has urged leading doctors to do mor…

Geopolitics

Silent signs of high blood pressure you shouldn’t ignore, according to cardiologists

Times of India – World · India

High blood pressure is a stealthy adversary, frequently presenting with gentle clues that can escalate into serious health crises. Medical professionals point …

Geopolitics

Fasting during Ramadan: Experts suggest how people with diabetes can manage fasting window

Times of India – World · India

Ramadan fasting can be a feasible option for many people living with diabetes, but it demands detailed planning, guidance from a healthcare professional, and v…

Geopolitics

Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland

The Hindu – World · India

The crew member was retrieved by a Danish Seahawk helicopter that had been deployed on an inspection ship

Geopolitics

'I thought it was a muscle pull': Early symptoms of slipped discs explained

Times of India – World · India

Back pain is often brushed off as just another muscle strain, but it may actually indicate a slipped disc, a frequent culprit behind nerve-related problems. Dr…

Tech & Startups

iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System Review: Surprisingly Effective

Wired · Global

After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.

Geopolitics

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

BBC News – World · Europe

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

Geopolitics

UK clinical trial into puberty blockers on hold after medicines regulator steps in

The Guardian – World · Europe

Recruitment of children for study delayed after MHRA warns that participants should be no younger than 14 A clinical trial into puberty blockers for children h…

Geopolitics

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

BBC News – World · Europe

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

Geopolitics

A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

The New York Times – World · US

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

Geopolitics

Unexplained skin changes? Here are 5 signs that maybe liver-related

Times of India – World · India

Your skin can reveal hidden liver issues long before blood tests. Experts highlight signs like persistent itching, unexplained yellowing of skin and eyes (jaun…

Geopolitics

Unable to bear labour pain, UP woman slits her abdomen with knife; delivers healthy baby

Times of India – World · India

A Bahraich woman, Nankai Kumari, in extreme labour pain and alone, allegedly cut her abdomen with a knife to deliver her baby. Villagers found her critically i…

Geopolitics

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

BBC News – World · Europe

The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

Geopolitics

Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dead at 53 after ALS battle

South China Morning Post – World · China

Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome ⁠Dr Mark Sloan ⁠on the hit television ⁠series Grey’s Anatomy, died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a y…

Geopolitics

Scientists test universal vaccine for cold, flu, Covid and allergies

South China Morning Post – World · China

The world is a significant step closer to a universal vaccine for cold, flu, Covid and allergies, scientists believe. Experts at Stanford Medicine ⁠in the US h…

Startups

Even Healthcare elevates executives to lead hospital and business units

Your Story · India

The leadership moves come as the Bengaluru-based company expands its integrated care model spanning health benefits, hospital services and clinical delivery, w…

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