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'Horrible' vandalism of signs shows need for pride event, organiser says

ABC Australia – LGBTQIA+ | 2025-09-28 01:09

According to a report by ABC Australia… A regional queer community says acceptance is improving in regional areas, but vandalism targeting an LGBTQI+ event shows there is still a way to go. complete report is on below link.

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Eating this common food could protect your lungs from air pollution

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-27 22:09

According to a report by The Independent… The anti-oxidents in fresh fruit could combat harmful air pollution, scientists have suggested complete report is on below link.

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Zamfara enrolls 28,800 workers in health scheme

The Guardian Nigeria – Health | 2025-09-27 18:49

According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria… The Zamfara State Government has commenced the enrollment of over 28,800 local government staff into the state’s Contributory Healthcare Scheme.
The post Zamfara enrolls 28,800 workers in health scheme appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. complete report is on below link.

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A top nutrition scientist shares 7 ways to make American food healthier — from adding veggies to eating like a Google employee

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-27 16:37

According to a report by Business Insider… Nutrition scientist Kevin Hall shares his top strategies for how to make American diets healthier right now, even with ultra-processed foods. complete report is on below link.

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‘I’m a prisoner in my own home and my life is on hold after collapse of vital NHS lifeline’

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-27 15:08

According to a report by The Independent… As a major supplier of wheelchairs and equipment to the NHS collapses, Rebecca Thomas reveals the story of one of the thousands of people hit by the provider’s financial crisis complete report is on below link.

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My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-27 10:18

According to a report by Business Insider… My grandparents have been married for 65 years. They say independence in a relationship is important, and they show gratitude in small, everyday ways. complete report is on below link.

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Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-27 09:37

According to a report by The Independent… Those who are ‘organised, responsible and hardworking’ have a lower risk of dying, a new study suggests complete report is on below link.

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A longevity researcher says everyone’s too obsessed with living forever. Here are his 2 anti-aging habits instead.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-27 09:00

According to a report by Business Insider… Dr. Steven Austad said many longevity trends have dubious claims behind them. He mainly focuses on his diet and exercise routine. complete report is on below link.

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For $1,000, I went to the same cooking school in Ireland as ‘tradwife’ Ballerina Farm. It was blissful — and exhausting.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-27 08:03

According to a report by Business Insider… Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman inspired me to take a $1,000 course at a cooking school in Ireland. There wasn’t an ultra-processed food in sight. complete report is on below link.

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Blocked blood flow accelerates cancer growth — Study

Vanguard – Health | 2025-09-27 06:24

According to a report by Vanguard… A major new study has found that restricted blood flow can make cancer grow faster by prematurely aging the immune system.
The post Blocked blood flow accelerates cancer growth — Study appeared first on Vanguard News. complete report is on below link.

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High blood pressure: Screen children to prevent fatal midlife heart disease – Experts

Vanguard – Health | 2025-09-27 06:22

According to a report by Vanguard… Children should be regularly screened for high blood pressure to prevent deadly midlife heart disease, experts have warned.
The post High blood pressure: Screen children to prevent fatal midlife heart disease – Experts appeared first on Vanguard News. complete report is on below link.

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‘Don’t trust Trump’: how UK health experts are fighting back against a war on medicine

The Guardian – Health | 2025-09-27 05:00

According to a report by The Guardian… Ministers and medical groups have acted quickly to limit fallout after US president made unproven link between paracetamol and autismWes Streeting, the UK health secretary, was in a government car heading back into central London from a flag-raising to mark the UK’s recognition of Palestine when he saw the news. “He was aghast,” an aide said. Streeting was reading on his phone that Donald Trump had just warned women not to take Tylenol – known outside the US as paracetamol – during pregnancy.The US president had alleged without evidence that the common painkiller caused autism in children. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump said about a drug also known as acetaminophen. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

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Major WA hospital redevelopment facing cost blowout, delays

ABC Australia – Health | 2025-09-27 03:56

According to a report by ABC Australia… The long-awaited redevelopment of Peel Health Campus is facing a $400 million cost blowout and potential delays, a leaked document reveals.   complete report is on below link.

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Could roses help heal diabetic wounds? A new research paper finds out

The Hindu – Health | 2025-09-27 03:00

According to a report by The Hindu… Researchers from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR and IIT Bhilai have developed a hydrogel enriched with rose-derived extracellular vesicles and carbon dots, which has shown promise in treating diabetic wounds; if successful, this could be a cost-effective treatment for a growing health burden complete report is on below link.

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Pedalling hope on a gruelling personal mission against dementia

ABC Australia – Health | 2025-09-27 02:34

According to a report by ABC Australia… Nicholas Tremaine is cycling more than 40,000 kilometres to raise $1 million to fight the condition that’s befallen his mother and is now Australia’s leading cause of death. complete report is on below link.

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FIFO workers urged to get measles vaccine booster after mine outbreak

ABC Australia – Vaccines and Immunity | 2025-09-27 01:59

According to a report by ABC Australia… Iron-ore giant Fortescue says it will offer vaccine boosters after three measles cases were confirmed at its Pilbara mine earlier this month. complete report is on below link.

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How a short walk and a coffee transformed a new mum's world

ABC Australia – Women's Health | 2025-09-27 00:25

According to a report by ABC Australia… A Queensland mum desperate to have a positive postpartum experience when she had her second child found that just a few small steps were enough to make a huge difference. complete report is on below link.

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Authorities investigating Launceston hospital incident that left staff feeling sick

ABC Australia – Public Health | 2025-09-26 23:20

According to a report by ABC Australia… Tasmania Police initially said the incident at the Launceston General Hospital was potentially a gas leak, but the Tasmania Fire Service later said it did not detect any gas. complete report is on below link.

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Moe makes surprise visit to fire-ravaged community

Global News – Canada | 2025-09-26 23:20

According to a report by Global News… A Saskatchewan village decimated by wildfire — and angry with the provincial government’s response to it — had a surprise visitor Friday – Premier Scott Moe. complete report is on below link.

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‘It broke me’: Calgary victims of fiery crash share harrowing recovery

Global News – Health | 2025-09-26 23:14

According to a report by Global News… It’s a shared moment in a far from ideal setting — but for Taylor Boswell and Jonathan Ramoutar, the chance to recover side by side is a milestone they don’t take for granted. complete report is on below link.

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Lagos residents lament floods as commissioner defends government response

Random News Portal – More News | 2025-09-26 21:48

According to a report by Random News Portal… Residents said the foul-smelling pools were becoming a health hazard.
The post Lagos residents lament floods as commissioner defends government response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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Decline of paramedic 'lifers' as job retention falls to 10-year low

ABC Australia – Ambulance Service | 2025-09-26 21:19

According to a report by ABC Australia… Peter Maxwell and wife Rachel spent a combined 77 years as NSW paramedics, but they might be the last of a generation of lifers, with one in 20 leaving the workforce every year. complete report is on below link.

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How Alliyah's community missed the signs of a female predator

ABC Australia – Child Sexual Abuse | 2025-09-26 19:21

According to a report by ABC Australia… Gender stereotypes “play a role” in allowing predators like Kellie Whiteside to fly under the radar, but that’s not the whole story. complete report is on below link.

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After working in 4 countries, I learned the best bosses all have 1 thing in common: They know how to connect with employees

Business Insider – Careers | 2025-09-26 16:27

According to a report by Business Insider… I’ve worked in several countries, and all the best bosses know how to make employees feel safe and heard. They slow down to chat in the hallways. complete report is on below link.

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Court orders NMA to constitute panel to ascertain Kanu’s health status

Random News Portal – Headline Stories | 2025-09-26 12:15

According to a report by Random News Portal… The judge ordered the NMA to set up a panel to determine Mr Kanu’s health status and the suitable health facility for his treatment.
The post Court orders NMA to constitute panel to ascertain Kanu’s health status appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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Snake and other antivenom stocks replenishing as production resumes

The Citizen (South Africa) – South Africa | 2025-09-26 11:20

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… Antivenom stocks have been critically low for over a year, as the South African Vaccine Producers have been unable to manufacture any doses. complete report is on below link.

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American man gets heart from 38-year-old Ontario ALS patient who died by MAID

National Post – Canada | 2025-09-26 11:00

According to a report by National Post… Doctors are reporting what they are describing as the first successful use of a donor heart obtained after medical aid in dying complete report is on below link.

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When I got married, I felt like I was expected to change my last name, so I did. I wish I hadn’t.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-26 10:11

According to a report by Business Insider… I regret changing my last name when I got married. I made my maiden name my middle name at the same time, and I use both professionally. complete report is on below link.

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Ciara is on the creatine hype. She shared how she makes taking it every morning tasty and quick.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-26 09:51

According to a report by Business Insider… Bodybuilders have been taking creatine since the ’90s, but lately its hit the mainstream. Ciara told Business Insider taking creatine has helped her feel more energetic throughout the day. complete report is on below link.

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Do I have Covid or flu? Symptoms to look out for as cases rise this autumn

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-26 04:23

According to a report by The Independent… Experts say the best way to prevent possible harm from Covid-19 or the flu is by getting vaccinated complete report is on below link.

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‘No cause for concern’ – Kruger National Park confirms anthrax cases in animals

The Citizen (South Africa) – News | 2025-09-26 02:42

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… SANParks and government authorities are closely monitoring the situation as it naturally diminishes with seasonal rains. complete report is on below link.

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Health care’s silver bullet is here

The Citizen (South Africa) – Opinion | 2025-09-26 03:00

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… Breakthroughs in DNA-driven therapies and mental health innovations promise lasting change in how diseases are treated. complete report is on below link.

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Kruger National Park confirms anthrax cases in animals, ‘no cause for concern’, it says

The Citizen (South Africa) – News | 2025-09-26 02:42

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… SANParks and government authorities are closely monitoring the situation as it naturally diminishes with seasonal rains. complete report is on below link.

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Hiker with MND savours the 'stillness' one of Australia's most arduous treks

ABC Australia – Motor Neurone disease | 2025-09-25 23:26

According to a report by ABC Australia… One week into her 1,000-kilometre trek of WA’s Bibbulmun Track, 70-year-old Catherine Perversi says “the stillness is sublime” — and she would not be anywhere else.   complete report is on below link.

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Hiker with MND takes on one of Australia's most arduous treks

ABC Australia – Motor Neurone disease | 2025-09-25 23:26

According to a report by ABC Australia… One week into her 1,000-kilometre trek of WA’s Bibbulmun Track, 70-year-old Catherine Perversi says “the stillness is sublime” — and she would not be anywhere else.   complete report is on below link.

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Childhood vaccination rates are declining. Aussie health experts say Trump is to blame

ABC Australia – Vaccines and Immunity | 2025-09-25 18:33

According to a report by ABC Australia… A new report finds out-of-pocket costs and eroding trust are contributing to a “concerning” decline in childhood vaccination rates. complete report is on below link.

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Okanagan family raises awareness, shares story of prostate cancer battle

Global News – Health | 2025-09-25 17:13

According to a report by Global News… It’s estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This year, Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada predicts that 30,000 men will be diagnosed. complete report is on below link.

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10 celebrities who lived to 100 — and how they did it

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-25 16:42

According to a report by Business Insider… These celebrities achieved centenarian status with secrets to longevity like love, laughter, staying active, and finding joy in daily life. complete report is on below link.

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Scientists make breakthrough that could halt spread of aggressive cancer

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-25 14:46

According to a report by The Independent… Researchers have found that blocking a protein known as SPP1 extended survival time for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer complete report is on below link.

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I thought strength training would protect me from aging. A 3D scan showed me I need to make 1 change.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-25 10:59

According to a report by Business Insider… Kinotek assessments measure mobility using 3D visuals. I learned how my desk job is wearing down my body — and strength-training workouts could make it worse. complete report is on below link.

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Just before her 100th birthday, I asked my great-grandmother for her secret to a long life. She told me, ‘Don’t worry so much.’

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-25 10:11

According to a report by Business Insider… My great-grandmother lived to 100. When my husband and I asked for her longevity secrets, she simply said, "Don’t worry so much." complete report is on below link.

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Experts alarmed as Qld council votes to remove fluoride from water supply

ABC Australia – Local Government | 2025-09-25 08:10

According to a report by ABC Australia… Gympie scraps fluoride from its water supply and becomes the third region in Queensland to reject the practice in just over a year. complete report is on below link.

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New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups cautious about change

The Guardian – National disability insurance scheme | 2025-09-25 07:37

According to a report by The Guardian… Under the new model participants will be interviewed for up to three hours and will no longer need to provide supporting documentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new method to assess the needs of NDIS participants will be introduced mid-2026 in a federal government bid to simplify the lengthy and often expensive process.The new assessment model will mean participants have a structured interview with an in-house assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency to determine their supports and budgeted plans. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

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Doctor says he was sacked for criticising $550m hospital rebuild

ABC Australia – Public Health | 2025-09-25 07:32

According to a report by ABC Australia… An Albury Wodonga surgeon says the local health service dismissed him after he spoke out against a major redevelopment of the hospital and changes to the region’s cancer centre. complete report is on below link.

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World Pharmacist Day: ACPN urges FG to recognise community pharmacies as PHCs

The Guardian Nigeria – Health | 2025-09-25 06:54

According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria… The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to officially designate community pharmacies as Primary Health Care Centers across the nation. National Chairman of the Association, Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, spoke at the ACPN National
The post World Pharmacist Day: ACPN urges FG to recognise community pharmacies as PHCs appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. complete report is on below link.

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New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups hesitant about change

The Guardian – National disability insurance scheme | 2025-09-25 07:13

According to a report by The Guardian… Under the new model participants will be interviewed for up to three hours and will no longer need to provide supporting documentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new method to assess the needs of NDIS participants will be introduced mid-2026 in a federal government bid to simplify the lengthy and often expensive process.The new assessment model will mean participants have a structured interview with an in-house assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency to determine their supports and budgeted plans. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

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Disabled children facing ‘national crisis’ as thousands wait months for wheelchairs

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-25 05:28

According to a report by The Independent… ‘National crisis’ as the only charity providing specialist children’s wheelchair services, forced to close to new referrals complete report is on below link.

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SA medical societies dismiss Trump’s claims about paracetamol causing autism in children

The Citizen (South Africa) – South Africa | 2025-09-25 05:05

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… Former US president Barack Obama accused Trump of speaking ‘violence against the truth’. complete report is on below link.

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Approximately 100 people now involved in search for missing Alberta boy

Global News – Fire | 2025-09-24 23:21

According to a report by Global News… The search for 5-year-old Darius Macdougall, who went missing while on a camping trip with his family, is in its fourth day, but so far there is no sign of the missing Alberta boy. complete report is on below link.

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Government set to miss key NHS waiting list pledge as Labour fails to get a grip on crisis

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-24 23:01

According to a report by The Independent… While the government looks set to considerably reduce the waiting list, it is likely to fall just short of its own target complete report is on below link.

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Queensland records hundreds of new cases of deadly dust-related illness

ABC Australia – Occupational Health and Safety | 2025-09-24 21:54

According to a report by ABC Australia… Nearly 300 workers from mines and work sites have had cases of lung cancer, black lung and other illnesses recorded by the state’s dust disease register in the space of 12 months. complete report is on below link.

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Over 100 sickened by salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio products: PHAC

Global News – Canada | 2025-09-24 22:01

According to a report by Global News… The outbreak update says the cases are spread across six provinces, with the majority in Ontario and Quebec, and 16 people are hospitalized. complete report is on below link.

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NHIA celebrates first set of quadruplets under CEmONC

The Guardian Nigeria – Health | 2025-09-24 20:53

According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria… The Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has congratulated the management and staff of the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, for the successful delivery of a set of quadruplets for a
The post NHIA celebrates first set of quadruplets under CEmONC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. complete report is on below link.

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What’s the link between alcohol and dementia? New study sheds light

Global News – Health | 2025-09-24 19:43

According to a report by Global News… The report notes that it is in contrast to previous research, which has suggested that moderate and light drinking might even have a protective effect on dementia. complete report is on below link.

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Tough it out? Why Trump's pregnancy advice is dangerous for women

ABC Australia – Women's Health | 2025-09-24 19:00

According to a report by ABC Australia… Donald Trump’s latest health advice goes against the evidence, stigmatises autism and unfairly blames women. complete report is on below link.

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N.B. health network responds to report on seclusion rooms at psych hospital

Global News – Health | 2025-09-24 18:55

According to a report by Global News… Vitalité Health Network is responding to a troubling report that included stories of the psychiatric patients being kept in seclusion rooms and in restraints. complete report is on below link.

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Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman

Global News – Health | 2025-09-24 18:26

According to a report by Global News… Patients reported they had to go to hospitals because their home care supplies ran out, and doctors and nurses reported dying people were unable to get sedatives. complete report is on below link.

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A 24-year-old was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after almost missing her only symptom

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-24 17:39

According to a report by Business Insider… A woman was diagnosed with stage-3 colon cancer at age 24 and said she almost missed a major warning sign of the disease. complete report is on below link.

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No evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism- WHO

Random News Portal – News Reports | 2025-09-24 16:35

According to a report by Random News Portal… WHO estimates that nearly 62 million people worldwide, about one in every 127 people, live with autism spectrum disorder
The post No evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism- WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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Keep taking Tylenol during pregnancy, Health Canada says amid Trump claims

Global News – Health | 2025-09-24 16:30

According to a report by Global News… The advisory is the latest pushback on claims raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and his top political health appointees this week linking acetaminophen to autism. complete report is on below link.

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Katsina seeks family law reforms to curtail rising out-of-school children, social vices

Random News Portal – Promoted Stories | 2025-09-24 13:49

According to a report by Random News Portal… The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahya Daura, assured that the Assembly is ready to enact laws that would secure lasting peace and strengthen family life in the state
The post Katsina seeks family law reforms to curtail rising out-of-school children, social vices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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Huntington’s treatment slows disease for first time in major breakthrough

The Independent – Health | 2025-09-24 12:52

According to a report by The Independent… The condition, which currently has no cure, has been slowed in a groundbreaking trial complete report is on below link.

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Lancet study outlines trends in HMPV outbreak early this year, children most affected

The Hindu – Health | 2025-09-24 12:42

According to a report by The Hindu… The researchers stressed that strengthening surveillance continues to be critical to understand emerging disease-causing viruses and guiding public health policies complete report is on below link.

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I email my 106-year-old grandmother every Friday. It’s one of the most meaningful commitments I’ve ever made.

Business Insider – Health | 2025-09-24 12:37

According to a report by Business Insider… Two years ago, I started the tradition of emailing my grandma every week. Our messages help us stay connected despite the distance between us. complete report is on below link.

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Unheard. Unserved. A woman’s battle for a PCOS diagnosis, and how no one was listening

Global News – Canada | 2025-09-24 12:00

According to a report by Global News… Brooke Sears fought to get her diagnosis after doctors said she needed to lose weight. Her story is part of a Global News series on health care and how it’s failing many women. complete report is on below link.

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Unheard. Unserved. A woman’s battle for a PCOS diagnosis, and how no one was listening

Global News – Canada | 2025-09-24 12:00

According to a report by Global News… Brooke Sears fought to get her diagnosis after doctors said she needed to lose weight. Her story is part of a Global News series on health care and how it’s failing many women. complete report is on below link.

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Promising Alzheimer's drug gets green light from Australian regulators

ABC Australia – Alzheimer's and Dementia | 2025-09-24 09:52

According to a report by ABC Australia… The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves the drug Lecanemab, which can slow down cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. complete report is on below link.

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New report highlights UAE’s roadmap to advance Alzheimer’s disease care

Zawya – Health | 2025-09-24 09:19

According to a report by Zawya… The report outlines proactive and progressive measures taken by the UAE to address the growing burden of Alzheimer’s disease amid increasing lifespans and an aging population complete report is on below link.

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UNICEF, Sokoto government launch free healthcare for 15,400 vulnerable residents

Random News Portal – News Reports | 2025-09-24 08:48

According to a report by Random News Portal… UNICEF’s move is aimed at strengthening access to medical services and tackling malnutrition in Sokoto
The post UNICEF, Sokoto government launch free healthcare for 15,400 vulnerable residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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UNICEF, Sokoto government launch free healthcare for 15,400 vulnerable residents

Random News Portal – News Reports | 2025-09-24 08:48

According to a report by Random News Portal… UNICEF’s move is aimed at strengthening access to medical services and tackling malnutrition in Sokoto
The post UNICEF, Sokoto government launch free healthcare for 15,400 vulnerable residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. complete report is on below link.

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Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics

The Guardian:

Exclusive: Consultants and lawyers hired to advise on using public-private partnerships to build ‘neighbourhood health centres’ in England

Ministers have handed firms £6m in contracts to help devise plans to build a network of new NHS clinics using private capital, despite fears the move could turn into a PFI-style disaster.

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded contracts worth £3m each to the management consultants Deloitte and the lawyers Addleshaw Goddard. They are advising the DHSC on whether to use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help build dozens of the promised “neighbourhood health centres” in England.

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Change prostate cancer treatment for black men to avoid ‘epidemic’, NHS urged

The Guardian:

Campaigners seek to raise awareness that twice as many black men are getting the disease than white men

The NHS must change how black men are treated for prostate cancer to prevent “an epidemic of unnecessary deaths” in which twice as many die as white men, campaigners have warned.

Academics are seeking to raise awareness that one in four black men are getting this cancer, twice the rate of white men, which is one in eight, according to Prostate Cancer UK’s analysis of patient datasets for England. One in 12 black men are at risk of dying of this condition compared with one in 24 white men.

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Doctor who lost daughter to brain cancer hopeful for cure after $18m grant

ABC Australia:

A professor who lost his daughter to brain cancer in 2018 is hopeful the research to find a cure in children is just five years away from clinical trials.

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What five experts say about Trump's paracetamol and autism claims

ABC Australia:

Some leading Australian experts in medicine, autism research and obstetrics say the US president’s claims are “a misreading of science,” or at worst, “a misuse”. Here’s why.

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Understanding and prioritising heart health in India

The Hindu:

Up to 80% of premature cardiovascular disease deaths are preventable through affordable access to care, early screening, increased and more opportunities to make healthy choices in nutrition, and by staying active

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What experts say is wrong with Trump's claims about paracetamol use in pregnancy

ABC Australia:

Some leading Australian experts in medicine, autism research and obstetrics say the US president’s claims are “a misreading of science,” or at worst, “a misuse”. Here’s why.

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Autism Edmonton shares concerns over misinformation after Trump remarks about Tylenol

Global News:

Autism Edmonton said there’s already large stigmas surrounding being neurodivergent and to amplify that message is hard on parents already feeling guilt or confusion.

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Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study finds

The Independent:

Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health

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No clear evidence paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism, says WHO

The Guardian Nigeria:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims linking the use of acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, during pregnancy to autism in children, statiing that available scientific evidence does not support such conclusions. WHO spokesperson, Tarik Jasarevic, said in Geneva

The post No clear evidence paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism, says WHO appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

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Are your skin tags trying to tell you something?

The Guardian Nigeria:

Skin tags are a very common phenomenon, with about half of all adults expected to develop at least one in their lifetime. The likelihood of developing them increases with age, with a notable rise after the age of 40. Also

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I don’t care what caused my son’s autism. I care about getting him the resources he needs to thrive.

Business Insider:

Stephanie Guerrero’s son was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. She wants more support for him and less having to jump through hoops.

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What is leucovorin, the drug Trump claims can help treat autism?

ABC Australia:

The US government has announced a drug named leucovorin will be approved to treat symptoms of autism in some children. So what is the drug, and is there any evidence to support its use?

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UNGA80: African-led organisations to drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability

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UNGA80: African-led organisations to drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability

The event is expected to amplify Africa’s ingenuity and leadership in charting a new development path.

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'Purely luck' no-one has died after dramatic rise in melatonin use, experts warn

ABC Australia:

The ABC has analysed data from poisons hotlines across the country, revealing almost 1,500 calls were made about children taking melatonin last year, a dramatic rise on previous figures. 

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UNGA80: African-led organisations to drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability

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The event is expected to amplify Africa’s ingenuity and leadership in charting a new development path.

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A 96-year-old doctor retired only 4 years ago. He credits his longevity to career passion, a low-fat diet, and his cat.

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Dr. Ira Eliasoph, a retired ophthalmologist, grew up active and always followed a low-fat diet.

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As a psychologist, I know it’s normal for parents to get angry. Here’s how caregivers can handle their own big feelings.

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Anger is not a character flaw in parents. As a psychologist, I know it’s an emotion that’s necessary for our survival.

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Stock in Tylenol’s parent company rallies after Trump’s unproven claims

Global News:

Tylenol’s parent company, Kenvue, saw its stock price rebound in premarket trading on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump made unfounded claims about the drug.

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‘Pay no attention’: global health agencies dismiss false Trump claim on everyday painkillers

The Guardian:

Medical experts and regulators say US president should not be questioning established science

Global health agencies and regulators have dismissed unscientific advice from Donald Trump that made an unproven link between autism and the use of everyday painkillers and vaccines.

In a sign of how worried foreign governments are about the US president’s comments, the health secretary of the UK, which is one the US’s closest allies, told the British public they should not “pay any attention whatsoever to what Donald Trump says about medicine”.

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Council launches nationwide clampdown on quack laboratories

The Guardian Nigeria:

The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has vowed to arrest and prosecute any members found operating substandard laboratories in Delta State, as part of its efforts to curb quackery and protect public health.
The Council on Monday flagged off its nationwide inspection of medical laboratories in Asaba, Delta State.

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Rare nitazene found in Canberra believed to be Australian-first

ABC Australia:

The capsuled white powder was presented to the pill-testing site on Friday and, when chemists there couldn’t make an identification, transferred to the Australian National University for analysis.

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The 'terrifying' notion underneath Trump's unproven autism claims

ABC Australia:

The Trump administration’s rhetoric only adds to the noise around autism and will make it harder for the community to feel understood and accepted, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.

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Tan maxxing and UV chasing, summer’s wild tanning trends

The Citizen (South Africa):

It’s summer and everyone wants a golden bronze tan. Here’s how everyone’s chasing the rays and getting beach ready right now.

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Matthew McConaughey says one furniture swap in the bedroom strengthened his marriage

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"I wake up one morning. I’m looking over there, and Camilla’s like a football field away, man," Matthew McConaughey said.

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