The United Nations’ World Health Organization significantly scaled back on Tuesday the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa, lowering it to 116 from more than 900, with 330 total cases confirmed. The WHO said that as of May 31, there were 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus registered in Democratic Republic of…
Frank J. Hayden, whose research showing that intellectually disabled children benefited from athletics led members of the Kennedy family to ask for his help staging the first Special Olympics, and who then contributed to the Games’ astounding growth into a global movement, died on May 16 in Oakville, Ontario, near Toronto. He was 96. His…
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The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Source link
Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, February 23, 2026. — Reuters Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking filtered water may extend a person’s life by several months, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, reveals that being exposed to water filtration systems early in life can significantly increase longevity. By analyzing public health infrastructure shifts…
There are several titles that Dan Gilbert can go by: entrepreneur, philanthropist, billionaire, NBA team owner. But of all the titles, the one Gilbert’s most proud of is that of father. Gilbert, who is the Chairman of the Board of Rocket Companies and is the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has five children. His…
Geneva — The World Health Organization on Wednesday said the risk of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak was currently high at the national and regional levels but low worldwide. WHO experts said that while investigations into its origins were ongoing, given the scale of the situation in the eastern DRC, the outbreak probably…
The government on Friday slashed the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre each for the next week. In a notification issued on Friday, the Petroleum Division said new fuel rates will come into effect from May 16. Following the decrease, the price of petrol stands at Rs409.78 per litre and…
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Our global health reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, explains that there is no indication the hantavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic — but also that the public might not be getting all of the details. Source link
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Source link
