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South Korean mum faces child abuse charges for feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old baby

A South Korean woman in her thirties is facing child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old infant tteokguk, or rice cake soup, with the case coming to light through photos she posted online. The dish, commonly eaten to mark the new year in South Korea, is considered inappropriate for infants, whose digestive systems are not yet developed enough to process semi-solid foods. According to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency on Friday, the unidentified woman is being...

Mum's fury after son swallows 'Dinosaur egg' toy that may have asbestos inside

Mum's fury after son swallows 'Dinosaur egg' toy that may have asbestos insideCharli Aitken bought the Let's Dig Out Dinosaur Eggs from Smyths Toys as a Christmas stocking filler for her son Rudi – but was left fearing for his long-term healthCommentsLifestyleHoward Lloyd Regional content editor05:29, 17 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesCharli Aitken is furious after learning the toy may contain asbestos(Image: SWNS)A mother has described her shock and says she is contemplating legal act...

Sitting disease

“Walking is man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates MORE than two millennia ago, the father of modern medicine recognised something fundamental about human health: our bodies are designed to move. Yet modern civilisation seems to have forgotten this simple truth. Today, millions of people spend most of their waking hours sitting — in cars, at desks, in meetings, and increasingly in front of screens. A typical day for many in cities involves commuting while seated, working while seated, eating while...

Veteran actor Ranjeet shares a glimpse of his workout at 84: ‘Toh hamesha fit rahuga…’

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Digital mapping for Census begins in NDMC, Delhi Cantonment areas; over 700 officials deployed for survey

Officials said the groundwork for the exercise had already been completed, including a self-enumeration phase between April 1 and April 15.| India News

Court ruling limits drug price control in India

Court ruling limits drug price control in India

Lower-income countries investing record $302 million in immunisation programmes in 2025

GENEVA: New data released today by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, shows that lower income countries have collectively contributed over US$ 300 million towards Gavi-supported immunisation programmes for 2025, setting a new record for annual country investment in vaccines.This performance reflects the accelerated pace at which countries are assuming greater ownership of immunisation financing, enabled by the unique design of the Gavi model, which prioritizes sustainable transitions to self-sufficienc...

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11 groups at risk of high blood pressure - and 5 signs to look for

11 groups at risk of high blood pressure - and 5 signs to look forNot everyone will show signs of having high blood pressureCommentsNewsSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer03:02, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPeople should see their doctor if they are worried about their health(Image: Getty)Blood pressure helps carry oxygen and nutrients around your body and naturally goes up and down, especially when you’re active.‌High blood pressure means your heart has to work harder to pump blood. But over ti...

Can loneliness damage your heart?

Can loneliness damage your heart

UAE parents working from home prepare to return to office as in-person school begins

As schools around the UAE move back towards in-person learning, many parents who have spent months balancing remote work with supervising children at home are now preparing for a major shift in their daily routines. While some families have welcomed the return to classrooms as a long-awaited step towards normality, others say a gradual or hybrid approach would better reflect the realities facing working households.Parents who spoke to Khaleej Times said the decision appears to have been car...

Medical Device Maker Alamar Bio Boosts IPO to Raise $191 Million

Alamar Biosciences Inc., a maker of medical devices that detect protein biomarkers to diagnose diseases, raised $191 million in an upsized US initial public offering that priced at the top of a marketed range.

Nutritionist shares five ‘wellness’ foods actually sabotaging your health

Nutritionist shares five ‘wellness’ foods actually sabotaging your healthLow-fat yoghurts and other ‘health’ foods may not be as healthy as they seemCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer02:21, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe nutritionist warned people may be sabotaging their health with the wrong food choices(Image: GETTY)A nutritionist has warned that people trying to eat healthy may be sabotaging themselves simply by choosing the foods that ‘look’ the healthiest. From T...

Search for cancer cure must not be hostage to Big Pharma

An investigation by The Indian Express, in collaboration with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists points to gaps in hospital waste disposal, weak tracking systems, and an absence of accountability in the drug supply chain. More fundamentally, it exposes how large pharmaceutical firms game the patent system

Bushra Bibi shifted to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar

Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. In a post on X, Gohar said, "Late night, I was informed through a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment". Late night I was informed thought a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night an...

BBC doctor gives warning to 'anyone who has woken up in the morning with a pain in the leg'

BBC doctor gives warning to 'anyone who has woken up in the morning with a pain in the leg'Dr Xand van Tulleken told viewers 'it can be like a heart attack for your legs'CommentsNewsBen Hurst01:50, 17 Apr 2026View ImageDr Xand van Tulleken told viewers they should ‘never’ just write leg pain symptoms off(Image: BBC)A BBC doctor has given a worrying update for anyone who has woken up in the morning with a pain in the leg. Appearing on BBC Morning Live, Dr Xand van Tulleken tol...

‘How do I know if I had an early miscarriage or a period?’

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Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's House seat

BREAKING NEWSApr. 17, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionDemocrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's House seatNBC News projects that Mejia, a progressive activist, defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in the Democratic-leaning 11th District.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleDemocrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race02:37Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Owen Auston-...

‘Butterfly skin’ condition left man, 21, covered in scars and open wounds with no cure

‘Butterfly skin’ condition left man, 21, covered in scars and open wounds with no cureThe rare condition has slowly fused his fingers together but he’s determined to continue his bodybuilding journeyCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer01:07, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPeter has Recessive Distrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) and hopes researchers can find a cure(Image: Jam Press/@pepo.workout)Peter Mesits has a rare condition that leaves his skin incredibly sensitive...