Belly Fat, Not Age, May Be The Bigger Driver of Low Testosterone
ScienceAlertby Carly Cassella·9 Sept 2026
Aging may not impact your testosterone levels as much as you might think. From the age of about 35, studies suggest that circulating levels of this sex hormone in men usually begin to decline.
Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·9 Sept 2026
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking care, healthcare worker infections and gaps in the functionality of health facilities as key challenges...
‘Dynacare sucks’: Manitoba premier considers making lab services public - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Tavi Dhillon·9 Sept 2026
Manitoba could de-privatize all lab tests after striking Dynacare workers were deemed essential by the provincial labour board and ordered back to work, the premier said.
Lack of funding is main reason 60 percent of calls not answered, Lifeline says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Crisis support service Lifeline says a lack of funding is why it's responding to less than half of mental health teleservice calls a year.
Dog supplements sold on Amazon, Chewy part of urgent recall
The Independentby Caitlin Hornik·9 Sept 2026
Two dog supplements have been recalled over potential contamination fears. New York-based brand Fi issued the recall after learning that due to an ingredient supplied to its manufacturer may be...
These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body
Phys.orgby Anna Funk·9 Sept 2026
These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients.
Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug
The Conversation Australiaby Roger Papke, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Florida·9 Sept 2026
Humans everywhere use mind-altering substances, from stimulants and narcotics to hallucinogens. Yet surprisingly little is known about how some psychoactive drugs were first discovered and...
Apple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
AppleInsider Newsby Oliver Haslam <oliver@monkeymanmedia.com>·9 Sept 2026
Apple's announcement of the new Apple Watch Series 12 includes references to some notable Apple Intelligence upgrades to Health features, but the iPhone and iPad also benefit in some big ways.
Worried your pet might catch bird flu? Here’s what you can do
The Conversation Australiaby Sally Coggins, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Diseases and Treatment of Cats), University of Sydney·9 Sept 2026
As a veterinarian who studies infectious diseases in cats, I’ve been repeatedly asked whether Australia’s outbreak of the H5 bird flu poses a risk to pets. The short answer is yes.
Why health insurance cuts for the over-65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all
The Conversation Australiaby Yuting Zhang, Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne·9 Sept 2026
The controversy surrounding the federal government’s plan to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for the over-65s continues.
India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
The Hinduby Praveen George Paul; Vandana Jain·9 Sept 2026
This week, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), prodded by the Supreme Court, proposed a simple but overdue idea.
The Lindsay Clancy trial renewed focus on postpartum psychosis. What's next?
The 19thby Barbara Rodriguez·9 Sept 2026
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy — which ended in a mistrial last week after a jury was unable to convict or acquit the Massachusetts mother in the 2023 strangling deaths of her...
Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds
Phys.orgby Aurélie Boucher·9 Sept 2026
Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds Caring for others without caring for oneself is associated with lower levels of well-being and may not be sustainable, a new study...
Giant Study Unravels The Links Between Meat Consumption And Stomach Cancer
ScienceAlertby David Nield·9 Sept 2026
There's now a substantial amount of evidence that eating more meat – particularly red and processed meat – increases the risk of cancer.
Association flags lack of transparency in selection process of DME
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·9 Sept 2026
The Service Doctors and Post Graduates Association (SDPGA) has raised objections to the Health department’s decision to interview 10 government medical college deans for the post of Director of...
Imported mpox cases rise from last year: CDC - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·10 Sept 2026
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday reported two new cases of mpox, including a locally acquired case infected with the newer Mpox Clade Ib strain.
Experts urge African leaders to bridge gap between policies, real-life outcomes
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·9 Sept 2026
Experts and development leaders have called on African governments to bridge the gap between policies and their implementation, particularly to ensure that interventions in health, education, and...
Company behind pulled sunscreens sued for 'misleading' conduct
ABC News Australiaby Rachel Carbonell, Pat McGrath, and Ninah Kopel·9 Sept 2026
Wild Child Laboratories sued for 'deceptive' conduct over recalled sunscreens In short: Wild Child Laboratories, the manufacturer of 20 sunscreens recalled for not meeting their SPF claims, is...
Mann must get Cheema to resign, ensure impartial probe: Rahul on Punjab villager 'suicide'
ThePrintby PTI·9 Sept 2026
New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the AAP government in Punjab over the alleged suicide of a villager who had questioned Finance Minister Harpal Cheema about...
Patient told of year-long wait for colonoscopy after positive bowel cancer screen
ABC News Australiaby Clancy Balen·9 Sept 2026
In short: A Tasmanian man has been told he could wait between six to 12 months for a colonoscopy despite being on an urgent wait list, following a positive bowel cancer screening result.
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