Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug
Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.
Police using DNA to identify human remains found near Tokoroa
The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.
Auckland’s plan to go to war with feral cats
The council is looking at stricter rules for cats, including de-sexing and micro-chipping.
‘The Unicorn' at UNTHSC is a gamechanger, say Alzheimer's researchers
Researchers say ‘the Unicorn,’ their invention at the University of Texas Health Science Center, is a game-changer in the realm of Alzheimer’s Disease research.
“Uberising” Ambulance Service? – MOH Slammed For Raising Proposal
Patients will also have the option to choose to go to a private or government hospital through the proposed app.
Trump names RFK Jr to health post
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the top...
Hospital cuts: Big crowd urged for Town Hall meeting
A ‘‘raucous’’ Dunedin Town Hall meeting is set to be the next stage of the campaign for the new Dunedin hospital. Option to see outpatients  The...
How to tell if your dog is 'racist' and what to do about it
Speaking to MailOnline, dog behaviour experts have stressed the importance of socialising puppies from an early age so they're used to different people and situations.
Survey staff turn a blind eye towards apartment dwellers
Residents of apartment complexes say enumerators are only placing a single sticker for the entire building and conducting a survey for just one family
Robert F Kennedy Jr, anti-vaccine activist, is Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary
Kennedy is one of the most prominent anti-vaccine activists in the world and has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism and other health issues.
Brit backpacker gets nasty shock when he peers into bunch of bananas
This is the heart-stopping moment British backpacker James Nightingale, 22, 'jumped about a mile' in shock after discovering a huge snake inside a bunch of bananas in Tully, eastern Australia.
Manahau grounding could've been avoided, investigation finds
The Westland Mineral Sands barge ran aground near Westport in a storm and was refloated six days later.
Prince William booed and jeered as he leaves Ulster University in Belfast
Prince William, also known as Prince of Wales, smiled and waved despite the fierce boos from ardent students at the Ulster University campus in Belfast city centre
Mum's heartbreak after baby daughter dies as blundering midwives struck off
Laura Bowtell lost her baby daughter Margot three days after giving birth at the NHS facility Cheltenham Birth Centre, where two midwives altered medical records
'Hundreds more' people attend A&E each month compared to previous years
NHS bosses hope they can bring down waits in A&E by opening a new urgent treatment centre at the RVI
Whitley Bay mum welcomes report that will 'make a world of difference' to families with premature babies
Nadia Leake said a House of Lords committee had "absolutely" listened to her when she gave moving evidence about her family's experience when her twin boys were born at 22 weeks
Program to attract doctors
A program that will hopefully keep more doctors in Vernon is in full swing.
£5m Plymouth hospital unit set to close a year after opening
It has been branded a 'cost-cutting exercise'
Prince William and Kate Middleton have 'surprised everyone' with life-changing decision for kids
When Princess Kate and Prince William made a crucial, life-changing decision for their three children they 'surprised everyone' with the move, a royal expert has claimed
You don't invest in conservation land 'by flogging it off', Forest and Bird says
The organisation is concerned a government proposal could lead to a sell-off of conservation land.
Pentagon releases details of 757 UFOs and many linked to Elon Musk
Federal efforts to study and identify UAPs have focused on potential threats to national security or air safety
Paddy McGuinness' warning to 'terrified' ex Christine after family health struggles
Christine McGuinness, who was thinking about getting a test but felt "terrified" about the results, said her ex Paddy urged her to go and she went through weeks of "anguish"
UK's biggest water company fails three environmental tests carried out by Feargal Sharkey and LBC
The UK’s biggest water company has failed three key environmental tests carried out by LBC in the latest edition of Feargal on Friday.
Here's why brown water in Hammanskraal taps is a good thing this time
The undrinkable brown water in some parts of the Hammanskraal network is in preparation for the formal commissioning of module one of the Klipdrift package plant.
Mum's horror after baby died when midwife refused to call ambulance three times
Laura Bowtell, 37, said she would suffer with PTSD for the rest of her life after the loss of her newborn daughter Margot.
Here's why brown water in Hammanskraal taps is a good thing this time
The undrinkable brown water in some parts of the Hammanskraal network is in preparation for the formal commissioning of module one of the Klipdrift package plant.
Africa CDC reports 2,836 new Mpox cases
This public health organisation also reported 461 new confirmed infections and 34 deaths with a cases fatality rate of 7.4 per cent.
As Philippines picks up from Usagi, a fresh storm bears down
Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service ...
Patients' own blood could be used to help repair broken bones
Scientists have transformed blood into a substance which successfully repaired bones in animals, paving the way for personalised 3D-printed implants
Shooting stars to streak across the night sky as Leonid meteor shower enters earth atmosphere
The Leonids one of the more prolific annual displays are usually fast, bright meteors and are associated with Comet Tempel-Tuttle
Docs treat 27 scurvy cases
Doctors in La Ronge, Sask. have treated 27 cases of scurvy within the last six months, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province’s North.
Dozens of diners report illnesses after eating at Boise-area restaurant in past two weeks
Central District Health is investigating, and the restaurant owner is looking for clues. “We’re doing everything that we can to make sure that we are not the culprit,” the owner said.
Pregnant cow rescued by firemen after getting stuck in swimming pool
A 93-stone pregnant cow had to be airlifted to safety after plunging into 3ft of water in a residential swimming pool in Ketton, Rutland, East Midlands, on Monday afternoon.
Planting for butterflies
On November 6, a group of volunteers joined Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS) to put almost 150 plants in the ground to support monarch butterflies.
Leonid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Stargazers With A Celestial Show This Weekend
The Leonids are well-known for their high-speed meteors, which can travel up to 44 miles per second.
Household survey to be conducted in 583 LWE-affected villages of Odisha
Odisha government launches Gramodaya initiative to bridge gaps in LWE-affected villages, focusing on welfare and infrastructure development.
Mountain lions in LA coexist with outdoor recreationists by taking the night shift
Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a study from the University of California, ...
As climate warms, California wildfires are becoming more severe, killing more trees
Wildfires continue to damage California's forests as human-driven climate change amplifies their impacts. A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that the severity of the state's ...
Why trust is a strong incentive for environmentally conscious businesses
As countries meet in an effort to propel action on climate change at COP29, a study has revealed that social trust plays a critical role in influencing corporate environmental behavior.
Philosopher: Animals may not think like us, but that doesn't mean they're not smart
"When researching animal intelligence, we still think too much from the human point of view," argues philosopher Bas van Woerkum-Rooker. "For example, just as humans use visual information to remember ...
Inside mystery of 'Alaska Triangle' where travellers keep disappearing
If you enjoy searching for UFOs, hunting Bigfoot or being around any other freaky paranormal phenomena, book your flights to Alaska - to visit the small area which has the highest recorded number of paranormal incidents in the world
WHO reports declining monkeypox cases in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the ongoing monkeypox epidemic, has seen a "downward trend" in weekly reported new cases over the past six weeks, the World Health...
Plymouth nightclub licence revoked after noise and 'chaos'
'This is rare for Plymouth'
'Walk this way': Model explains how ants create trails to multiple food sources
It's a common sight—ants marching in an orderly line over and around obstacles from their nest to a food source, guided by scent trails left by scouts marking the find. But what happens when those scouts ...
NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever ...
Happiness Corner for elderly, by youngsters
Happiness Corner in Kozhikode offers elderly a scenic gathering spot funded by local youngsters, promoting community connection.
Inspectors at Lucy Letby's hospital not told of spike in baby deaths
An inspection team was not told of a spike in baby deaths or that a number of the deaths were unexpected and unexplained when they visited the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Launch of the Rural India Supporting Trust endowment for The Banyan’s ‘Home Again’
Hope, Home and Health: Celebrating impactful collaborations and launching RIST endowment for The Banyan's Home Again programme.
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