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HEALTH6d agoBenton Harbor City Council discusses voting for adding fluoride back into local water supplyThe Benton Harbor City Council is discussing a vote to reintroduce fluoride into the local water supply. This indicates an ongoing debate regarding public health policy and water treatment.abc57.com · United States
HEALTH6d agoJosh Turek : Funding needed to address Iowa cancer crisisJosh Turek emphasizes the necessity of funding to tackle a cancer crisis in Iowa. This calls attention to a significant public health challenge requiring resources.thegazette.com · United States
HEALTHAug 27Illawarra first H5 bird flu case confirmed , pelicans at risk | Southern Highland NewsThe first H5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Illawarra, putting pelicans at risk. This signifies an emerging animal health concern in the region.southernhighlandnews.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 27In DR Congo, healthcare workers on the front lines of Ebola face anger and exhaustion as they remain unpaidLe Monde [en]
HEALTHAug 26World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 26FDA approves new drug Rasonque to treat advanced pancreatic cancerThe US FDA on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, opening a new treatment option for patients with metastatic disease. A large trial found the once-daily pill doubled survival rates, offering fresh hope for people who have exhausted other treatments.France 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 26Nearly 1 in 4 men fail paternity tests – reportNearly one in four men who underwent paternity testing at Smart DNA Nigeria was excluded as the biological father during the laboratory’s 2025/2026 reporting period, even as the rate of negative results recorded a marginal decline. The post Nearly 1 in 4 men fail paternity tests – report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 26They clarify where to inject GLP-1 medications for weight loss: does the area really matter?Doctors answer frequent questions about GLP-1 drug injection points. Experts state that there is no optimal site for these applications. There are three places indicated by experts: belly, thigh and upper arm.Clarín
HEALTHAug 26Busy Philipps reveals rare brain tumour diagnosisBusy Philipps has revealed a diagnosis of a rare brain tumor. This reports personal health news concerning a public figure.torontosun.com · Canada
HEALTHAug 26Lifeline for emergency departments from new health hubA new health hub is providing a "lifeline" for emergency departments. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on emergency services.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 26 Work is good for you : how united kingdom scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisisA United Kingdom scheme suggesting that work is beneficial aims to address the youth mental health crisis. This highlights a policy approach being considered to improve mental well-being among young people.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
HEALTHAug 26US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancerExperts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.BBC World
HEALTHAug 26Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching onThe Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.NPR News
HEALTHAug 26Senegalese company produces first Africa - made treatment for sickle cell diseaseA Senegalese company has successfully produced the first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease. This represents a significant medical and pharmaceutical development for the continent.africanews.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 26A cross - country trip uncovered a booming illicit nicotine pouch marketA cross-country trip revealed a rapidly expanding illicit market for nicotine pouches. This raises concerns about public health and regulatory control.nationalpost.com · Canada
HEALTHAug 26Health institution’s TEDx event brings new perspective on innovation, social impactThe fourth edition of TEDx, organised by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) University, brought a new perspective on health, innovation, entrepreneurship, social impact, culture, and the artsThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 26Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell diseaseAfrica accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 26Malaria kills German airport worker in rare outbreakThe outbreak is being investigated by Frankfurt’s Public Health Department, with officials trying to establish how the workers became infected. The post Malaria kills German airport worker in rare outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 26Bibiana Badenes, physiotherapist: "No exercise replaces sitting for eight hours"The Spanish physiotherapist explains how a sedentary lifestyle modifies our body and what relationship exists between posture, emotions, and movement. She also detailed why always being upright is not necessarily healthy.Clarín
HEALTHAug 26Roche gains expanded use of diagnostic tests to identify eligible Ziihera patientsRoche has achieved expanded use for its diagnostic tests, enabling the identification of eligible Ziihera patients. This development could improve patient access to specific medical treatments.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 26Katsina Survey: 88% of households consume 1–3 food varieties daily, 61% of recent births occurred at homeKatsina's new household survey shows wide gaps in food consumption, income and maternal healthcare, with poorer households and rural women recording worse outcomes across several indicators. The post Katsina Survey: 88% of households consume 1–3 food varieties daily, 61% of recent births occurred at home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 26US approves new treatment for pancreatic cancerThe US Food and Drug Administration announced its approval for a drug that could double the survival time of some patients for a type of cancer that has, historically, been difficult to treat.Le Monde [en]
HEALTHAug 26German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquitoFour infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 26Two German airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on planeTwo workers at Frankfurt Airport have died from malaria after being infected by mosquitoes believed to have arrived in Germany on aircraft from malaria-endemic regions, airport operator Fraport and city health authorities said on Wednesday. The first death occurred in early July, the Frankfurt city health authority said, adding that the cause was established only after the patient died. The second death occurred in August, it said. The health authority said a total of six workers had been...South China Morning Post