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HEALTHSep 10Hong Kong to roll out plain cigarette packs from March, full enforcement by DecemberHong Kong will introduce standardised cigarette packaging from March next year, with a nine-month transition period before full enforcement in December, as the city strips all branding and decorative design from packs and updates health warnings to reduce smoking rates. The Department of Health announced on Thursday that the new rules for smoking products will require all retail packs of cigarettes, long cigarette boxes and specified cigars to drop brand logos and advertising elements. Only...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10Monash University : Steps count , but how you walk matters more | Blue Mountains GazetteResearch from Monash University suggests that the manner of walking may be more significant for health than just the number of steps taken. This provides new insight into the effectiveness of physical activity.bluemountainsgazette.com.au · Australia
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 10Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1 , 000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreaknbcnews.com · United States
HEALTHSep 10The illusion of wellness : A medical perspective on chronic disease management . This article explores the concept of wellness from a medical viewpoint, focusing on the management of chronic diseases. It offers a critical perspective on health and long-term illness.tribuneindia.com · India
HEALTHSep 10Monash University : Steps count , but how you walk matters more | Port Stephens ExaminerResearch from Monash University suggests that the quality of walking is more important than just the number of steps. This article provides insights into effective physical activity for well-being.portstephensexaminer.com.au · Australia
HEALTHSep 10World Suicide Prevention Day: what do the latest EU and Spain figures show?Suicide mortality in the EU fell slightly in 2023 and is now below the level of a decade ago. Three in four victims are men. In Spain, the latest figures also show a decline, while the WHO urges society to break the stigma.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 10HKU raises alarm over suicide rate among under-15s, warns of social media impactThe suicide rate among under-15s in Hong Kong rose to a decade-high in 2025, going against a downward trend overall, with social media activity strongly predictive of cases among young people, according to research from a local university. The Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong also used World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday to call for schools to ramp up support for students in light of a spate of suicide attempts around the start of the academic...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10SC refuses to entertain PIL raising concerns over HPV vaccination campaignThe top court orally said that the PIL was filed with an ulterior motive and lacked bonafideThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 10Radda Approves ₦500m Fund To Combat Malnutrition In KatsinaCommissioner for Health, Musa Adamu, said the intervention will ensure the sustained availability of life-saving nutrition supplies and reinforce the state's response to malnutrition. The post Radda Approves ₦500m Fund To Combat Malnutrition In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 10Getting your mind ready for surgery is as important as physical preparationPreparing for major surgery should not skip mental preparation for a successful recovery, a new study says.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 10FDA investigates salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sproutsThe FDA is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to broccoli sprouts. This investigation concerns public health and food safety.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 10Toddler with heart and brain conditions dies after being found unresponsive in bedA 23-month-old girl with heart and brain conditions has died after her parents found her unresponsive at their Hong Kong flat, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said they received a report from the infant’s mother at 5.30am, saying her daughter had passed out at their light public housing flat at 20 Olympic Avenue in Kai Tak. They added that paramedics arrived shortly afterwards and found the girl unconscious, not breathing and without a pulse. She was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10Man dies after collapsing into septic tank pit , suspected heart attackA man died after collapsing into a septic tank pit, with a heart attack suspected as the cause. This reports on an individual medical emergency that resulted in a fatality.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
HEALTHSep 10Nicole Sudmalis : Uncovering hidden ADHD , autism in women | Daily LiberalNicole Sudmalis discusses the challenges of uncovering hidden ADHD and autism in women. This highlights important aspects of neurological conditions and diagnosis.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
HEALTHSep 10Upstate University Hospital opens after - hours pediatric behavioral health center in CNYUpstate University Hospital has opened an after-hours pediatric behavioral health center in Central New York. This expands access to mental health services for children in the region.cnycentral.com · United States
HEALTHSep 10Critical care paramedic with abseiler who suffered head injuries in fallA critical care paramedic is assisting an abseiler who sustained head injuries from a fall. This reports on an emergency medical response to an accident.southernhighlandnews.com.au · Australia
HEALTHSep 10ASTRO to Showcase Advances in Radiation Medicine and Cancer Research in 2026 Annual Meeting Press ProgramASTRO plans to highlight new developments in radiation medicine and cancer research during its 2026 Annual Meeting Press Program. This signals upcoming presentations of scientific advancements in health.newswise.com · United States
HEALTHSep 10Social media must join the fight against teen suicidesAs we observe World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the global community reflects on a sobering reality: suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people. Every year, more than 720,000 people die by suicide – each life a story cut short, a family shattered, a community left to grapple with unbearable loss. In Hong Kong, the Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) at the University of Hong Kong estimates last year’s suicide rate at 13.0 per 100,000 in the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10Summit County Clubhouse brings stability to member livesA Clubhouse in Summit County is reported to be providing stability to the lives of its members, likely through community support programs.kpcw.org · United States
HEALTHSep 10Manitoba gains doctors for third straight year , but loses at pandemic - level rate : report – Winnipeg Free PressManitoba has gained doctors for the third consecutive year, according to a report by the Winnipeg Free Press. However, the province is simultaneously losing medical professionals at a rate similar to that observed during the pandemic.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
HEALTHSep 10Health Coalition – Children pay price for government inaction on junk food – LiveNews . co . nzA health coalition asserts that children are negatively affected by government inaction regarding junk food. This raises concerns about public health policy and its effects on youth.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
HEALTHSep 9Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi… Says 53 suspected cases recorded this year… Urges parents to complete children’s 3 immunization dosesBy Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents not to panic but to remain vigilant as the outbreak continues to spread in parts of […] The post Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 9Epilepsy pushed under with years - long treatment waitIndividuals with epilepsy are reportedly experiencing prolonged, years-long waits for treatment. This indicates a significant issue in healthcare access for a specific medical condition.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
HEALTHSep 9Alert for the "Cicada virus" which is already in Argentina: the curious origin of its name and the risk of contagionIt is a variant of Covid that emerged almost two years ago in the world and then disappeared. It has a great capacity to evade immunity, whether from vaccination or previous infection.Clarín