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Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

Hong Kong’s education minister has said the surge in students diagnosed with mental illness partly reflects parents’ growing acceptance and openness about the issue, while academic pressures, social lives and physical health also play a role. The remarks by Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin came after the Education Bureau revealed that the number of secondary school students suffering from mental illness had doubled over the past five academic years, from 660 in the 2020-21 academic...

Vinod Kambli's health worsens: Sachin joins WhatsApp group raising support

Vinod Kamblis health worsens Sachin joins WhatsApp group raising support

BBC radio presenter, 53, died of an infection after road crash while on holiday with her family in Canada, inquest hears

BBC radio presenter, 53, died of an infection after road crash while on holiday with her family in Canada, inquest hearsBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 10:20, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 10:20, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Vinod Kambli’s health battle continues as brain clot leaves him at high stroke risk

Dubai: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli is reportedly still grappling with serious health concerns, with close friends revealing that he remains vulnerable to a potential brain stroke due to an existing clot.According to a report by The Times of India, Kambli has been living with a clot in his brain since his hospitalisation in Thane nearly 18 months ago. While his condition has not significantly deteriorated, the issue continues to affect his memory, with frequent lapses being attributed to...

UN rights chief backs reparations for slavery

Volker Turk has warned that efforts to advance reparatory justice are facing resistance in “certain quarters,” and urged countries to back Africa’s push Reparatory justice for historical crimes, including colonialism, enslavement, and the trade in enslaved Africans, is crucial to dismantling systemic racism, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said. Speaking at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent on Tuesday, Turk linked present-day discrimination ag...

As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program

HealthWatch As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in family planning program .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder Medical Correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical correspondent as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Read Fu...

UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'

UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'UKHSA has issued adviceCommentsNewsRory Poulter09:58, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued fresh advice(Image: Olga Rolenko via Getty Images)The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued some advice as people may face a painful and potentially serious condition.‌Brits who have had chickenpox may be at risk of shingles in later life, UKHSA said, and the infection can cause “severe pain”. It is al...

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations, impacting wellness market

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations impacting wellness market

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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing

The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday termed the rising HIV cases in the country, particularly in Taunsa tehsil, alarming and directed that a detailed briefing be presented at the next meeting. Highlighting the situation in Taunsa, where 331 cases had been reported, the committee sought clarification on the matter. In 2025, a Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in Taunsa was linked to an HIV outbreak among children....

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmate

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmateNatalie Le Prevost had just spent £5,600 on IVF in Spain to have baby on her own - then things changedCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:43, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:45, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie Le Prevost gave up on dating and spent thousands on IVF in Spain to have a baby on her own(Image: SWNS)A nurse who had abandoned dating spent €6,500 (£5,655) on IVF treatment in Spain to become a single mother -...

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come inFrom this week dsome drivers will have to have tracking devices - and carsCommentsNewsBen Hurst09:40, 16 Apr 2026View ImageConcerns have been raised that Motability cars could be taken from users because of being driven too much(Image: Getty)Motability has given a new statement on concerns that driving for too long could lead to people losing their vehicles. The scheme has this week introduced...

Woman faked having cancer and conned real survivor into being 'chemo angel'

Woman faked having cancer and conned real survivor into being 'chemo angel'Las Vegas mum Haleigh Knight pleaded guilty to felony theft after conning tens of thousands of dollars of vulnerable victims, including a real-life cancer survivorNewsLiam Doyle09:22, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHaleigh Knight admitted to fraudulently taking tens of thousands from people she conned(Image: 8 News Now/YouTube)A "sociopath" who conned a real-life cancer survivor into being her "chemo ang...

'Seven years into my transition I still get scared when I go into the bathroom'

A year on from the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex under the Equality Act, trans people say their every day lives have been left in a constant state of of confusion, fear and growing isolation.Tate Smith, a 27-year-old trans man from London, spoke to the Mirror about his experiences navigating public life following the ruling. The atmosphere has created constant anxiety for the trans community.Fear has become a daily reality rather than an exception. Since the Supreme Court r...

Thumbay University Hospital launches Thumbay Institute of Neurosciences

Thumbay University Hospital today officially inaugurated the Thumbay Institute of Neurosciences — a dedicated center for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. The launch marks a significant advancement in specialized healthcare within the Thumbay Group ecosystem and strengthens the hospital's position as one of the region's leading academic medical centers.The inauguration was presided over by Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder and Presid...

What a dietitian would eat in a day on GLP-1s to get enough protein and fibre

What a dietitian would eat in a day on GLPs to get enough protein and fibre

Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle

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Dubai launches “Hayat” initiative to advance public understanding of obesity through structured medical collaboration

A new public health initiative titled “Hayat” has been launched in Dubai, bringing together global expertise across pharmaceutical research, body composition technology, and clinical practice in a structured effort to enhance public understanding of obesity.The three-month initiative is supported by Eli Lilly, a global pharmaceutical leader, and True Body USA, a provider of FDA-cleared body contouring technologies including TruSculpt iD and TruSculpt Flex. Clinical program design and execution a...

Hospitals ‘face funding cuts’ after austerity measures

HealthMust ReadHospitals 'face funding cuts' after austerity measuresBy Jahangir Khan-Apr 16, 2026ISLAMABAD: Federal hospitals in Pakistan are facing fund cuts worth millions of rupees from their allocated budgets, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing reliable sources. Sources said the Ministry of Finance implemented the reductions as part of an austerity drive, affecting several major healthcare institutions. As per details, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pakistan Instit...

AI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease develops

HealthScience & TechnologyAI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease developsBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026Swedish researchers have successfully utilized artificial intelligence to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, relying entirely on health data from existing medical records. A new study from the University of Gothenburg demonstrates that artificial intelligence can identify individuals at significantly higher risk of developing this serious, rap...