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Actor Bruce Campbell, known for his roles in 'The Evil Dead,' announces he has five years to live with cancer, saying he will not touch the cancer rabbit hole with a 10-foot pole.
PT Health Watch: Common cancer risk factors that should not be ignored
Cancer remains a leading global cause of death, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating nearly 10 million deaths in 2024, yet many cases are linked to preventable risk factors.
Host Joyce Teo discusses ageing with Dr Brian Kennedy, exploring geroscience and healthy longevity strategies.
Southeast Asian cities lack adequate heat risk assessments and weak regulations protect outdoor workers, a report says.
S'porean rapper Sheikh Haikel has revealed he has stage 4 colon cancer and has been battling it for over a year.
Mother Lindsay Clancy charged with three counts each of murder, strangulation, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme
The Yobe State government allocates N360 million annually to provide free dialysis services at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), conducting 600-700 sessions monthly.
Ultrahuman, an Indian startup, has raised $70M in a new funding round with Qualcomm's venture arm. The round values the Bengaluru-based startup at $365M, up from $120M in 2023. Ultrahuman is working with Qualcomm on a new ring that will use the U.S. chipmaker's silicon, a…
Chinese scientists have developed a cerium-based rare earth nanoparticle drug that shows promise in treating gout by lowering uric acid, reducing crystal formation, alleviating inflammation, and inhibiting bone breakdown in rat trials.
Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 Sept
Health workers in Katsina State, Nigeria, are set to commence a seven-day warning strike on September 8, following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to the state government over unresolved demands.
FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances
The Nigerian federal government has upgraded Riyom General Hospital in Plateau State to a National Trauma Centre and deployed 15 ambulances to enhance emergency medical services.
Namibia: US Health Deal Faces Data Privacy Backlash in Namibia
Namibia has rejected a US health data and specimen-sharing proposal, citing concerns over national sovereignty and citizens' privacy rights, while seeking alternative funding for critical HIV programs.
North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba. Naegleria fowleri often found in warm freshwater, can cause severe brain damage.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hosts a new cooking show called The Recalled-Food Show, focusing on recipes using recalled food items like lettuce, blueberries, and ground beef.
Cameroon: towards a return of Doctors Without Borders in the Anglophone regions?
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is in discussions with Cameroonian authorities regarding a potential resumption of its medical and humanitarian activities in the Anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions, five years after its withdrawal.
Medical students now plan japa before graduation — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that medical students are now planning to leave Nigeria for abroad even before graduating, posing a severe threat to the country's health system.
Northern states record 185,502 rise in child malnutrition cases
Northern Nigeria saw a significant increase in child malnutrition cases, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treating 185,502 more children in 2025 than in the preceding two years across seven states.
Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized. Health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.
Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan urges authorities to ensure Imran Khan receives proper medical care in jail.
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills can be fatal, Dutch drug institute warns
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal and should not be taken, warns Dutch drug institute. Multiple testing locations have received the pills, which contain a dangerous substance called para-methoxymethamphetamine (PMMA).
PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns
A gastroenterologist warns that frequent heartburn should not be managed indefinitely with self-medication, as it may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Woman in China forced to do 200 squats as punishment for missing KPIs, leading to rhabdomyolysis and blood in urine.
Federal Ministry of Health orders fire safety audit of all government hospitals, including PIMS.
Eren Dinkci, a German-Turkish footballer, has returned to his hometown club Werder Bremen on a one-year loan, expressing joy to be back in what he calls 'home.' His return comes amidst a personal battle, as his girlfriend Cinja was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leuke…
Health Secretary Muhammad Mahmood faces corruption allegations and inquiries from his career.
Norway’s King Harald, 89, is in an 'extremely serious' condition after being hospitalized with a blood disease. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cancelled all royal engagements.
Diphtheria outbreak: Kano appeals for vaccines after 50 deaths
Kano State is experiencing a diphtheria outbreak, with over 50 children reportedly dead. The state government is appealing to the Federal Government for more vaccines to conduct mass vaccination campaigns.
Busy Philipps, an actress, reveals she had a brain tumour removed after being diagnosed shortly after her co-star James Van Der Beek died of cancer.
Russian chess official dies of suspected malaria after Nigeria trip
Sergei Indeikin, a 36-year-old Russian chess official, has died of suspected severe malaria after a work trip to Abuja, Nigeria, for a FIDE championship.
Kano seeks additional diphtheria vaccines from FG
Kano State has appealed to the Federal Government for more diphtheria vaccines to conduct a mass vaccination campaign following a reported outbreak that has led to over 50 child deaths.