Quadriplegic social activist to drive around the world
Differently abled activist Prajith Jayapal plans a world tour to study facilities for disabled individuals in 88 countries.
'Hidden condition meant I felt drunk for a YEAR - doctors thought I was crazy'
Jack woke up one morning and everything had changed
Veterans' bodies are carved up and sold for parts without permission
Two counties in Texas have become the site where modern-day grave robbers have seized unclaimed bodies - some were missing persons - and selling them for profit.
Bionic MP Craig Mackinlay who lost his limbs to sepsis hits the gym
'Bionic MP', Craig Mackinley, who lost his limbs to sepsis has posted a video of himself exercising in a gym one year after he was hospitalised with the life-threatening condition. 
Dunedin Hospital downgrade: Unions urge government to reconsider
Some 35,000 people turned out to protest on Saturday after ministers announced they would scale back the hospital rebuild project.
Secret to eternal youth - eight easy ways to turn the clock back and reverse ageing
Tim Gray, 45, who lives in London, is one of the UK’s leading biohacking experts, and he says he transformed his health – and his life – by putting its principles into practice
World Rabies Day 2024: Global health bodies seek increased vaccination
Although it is a preventable disease, rabies has over the years remained a life-threatening disease in many parts of Africa, especially those living in rural and remote parts of the continent.
Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire
By this time, Jasper National Park's caribou breeding centre was supposed to be nearly done, ready for pregnant cows to bed down behind its fence, safe from predators and working on replenishing the park's diminishing herds.
Dad died after NHS 'mistakes and delays' which saw him wait hours in a hospital corridor
Kenneth Metcalfe, 63, died on October 14 2022 after overdosing on prescription medication in what a coroner described as a "cry for help" at a hearing at Durham and Darlington Coroner's Court
Paramedic struck off after leaving elderly patient who was permanently paralysed from fall
Raymond Byron of West Midlands Ambulance Service has been taken off the medical professional register after failing to notice his elderly patient had broken his back
What is extremely rare Leptospirosis which affected Punjab CM
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS): Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition. Speaking to IANS, Dr M Wali, Senior Consultant, Department.....
Karnataka to soon extend Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi Yojane to all taluks
Karnataka Health Department extends Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi Yojane to all taluks, saving lives with heart attack management.
Car expert says one day of the week has better MOT pass rate
The MOT is a legal requirement and is crucial to road safety
Car expert says one day of the week has better MOT pass rate
The MOT is a legal requirement and is crucial to road safety
Meet the State Fair of Texas' longest-running food vendor family
Some are visiting the State Fair of Texas for the first time, while others have been coming for decades. One family has been serving fairgoers for 75 years and counting.
Why It Is Vital To Keep Your Lipoprotein In Check
'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'
The symptoms of 'stronger' Covid XEC variant and what to look out for
The XEC strain is 'just getting started' and is rapidly spreading throughout Europe and the rest of the world, experts have warned
Urgent flu jab warning amid concerns the UK is set for winter outbreak
Early data from Australia which is used to predict the level of influenza in the UK this winter shows cases have hit a five-year high
Experts ask 'when you last cleaned your AirPods' in alarming ear infection warning
Researchers have shared the grim findings of a recent study that discovered alarming bacteria on used AirPods
TMC MLA threatens to gherao junior doctors of Murshidabad Medical College
Bharatpur MLA criticizes junior doctors for protesting in air-conditioned rooms while patients suffer on streets.
Lack of guidelines puts two Karnataka government doctors in a tizzy over FIR by Kerala magistrate
Government doctors in Dakshina Kannada face legal trouble for not issuing health certificates to Kerala Judicial Magistrates.
Hospital clowns bring joy
Their costumes are put on with surgical precision: Floppy hats, foam noses, bright clothes, and a ukulele with multicoloured nylon strings.
Good News: Stories that cheered us up for the week 23-29 September
Soaring native bird numbers and a blind surfer who conquered the world's biggest wave are among the latest feel-good stories from RNZ.
Florida island starts long clean-up after Hurricane Helene
Michael Ward—who has lived on Treasure Island, off Florida's Gulf coast, for 33 years—decided to ride out Hurricane Helene despite an order to evacuate. It was a decision he quickly regretted.
Vape users say they're 'likely' to revert to cigarettes when new ban comes into effect
A study of 1,000 people revealed that 85% of vapers are former cigarette smokers, and due to the proposed ban by the Government in 2025, 52% fear they may revert back to smoking.
Chocolate and cakes could face 'nanny state' crackdown
Ministers are reportedly looking to strengthen the messages found on food packaging in a bid to tackle child obesity. It comes amid fears that the Government could target cartoon characters.
'Sleeping rough on the streets would be better than this'
Joanne Cavanagh says her dream move into her new home has turned into a nightmare after discovering appalling black mould.
Family were told to say 'last goodbyes' to mum after horrific car crash
But Kim Dowling pulled through, although she has lost the use of her legs and hands after the collision in which the car she was in aquaplaned and collided with another vehicle
Swachh Bharat Mission: Success story of Urban Health Centre in Kalaburagi, bags Kayakalp Award 6 times
As the nation celebrates the fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, starting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th birthday on September 17, many success stories of the Swachh Bharat Mission...
34 snake-bite cases reported in the last almost 90 days in Yadir district
Rural farmers in Yadgir district face increasing snake-bite threats, prompting calls for awareness and immediate medical response.
Telangana aims to boost early breastfeeding rate by reducing C-sections
Telangana government aims to improve breastfeeding rates by reducing C-sections and promoting lactation management at LAMBCON conference.
NHS waste crisis revealed as body parts stored unlawfully at depot
Human body parts and blood from Scotland's hospitals were stored unlawfully at a depot in Scottish health secretary Neil Gray's constituency, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Health dept. expands checking in amoebic encephalitis cases
Amoebic meningoencephalitis cases in Kerala prompt active case search for underdiagnosed and underreported FLA infections.
'Most benefit' of government's tobacco tax cuts will go to tobacco company Philip Morris, officials told Casey Costello
Casey Costello won't say who gave her the "independent" advice on heated tobacco products she preferred over the detailed concerns of officials.
West Bengal resident doctors threaten fresh stir over violence at State-run hospital
West Bengal junior doctors threaten strike after recent attacks, awaiting Supreme Court hearing for resolution.
He didn't want to go to his dad's anymore - but was told 'fathers have rights'
A recent study found nine dads accused of child sex abuse were given access to their alleged victims in family court proceedings
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