Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa15 Sept 2026
Fiji's Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country.
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top 80%Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds
FOX Newsby Angelica Stabile15 Sept 2026
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is...
Worried about taking a sick day? What that says about you
BBC Newsby Nick Triggle15 Sept 2026
- Published You wake up feeling unwell but there's a big day at work ahead. What do you do? If the answer is to go in (or log on), you're not alone.
Traditional care - Taipei Times
Taipei Times16 Sept 2026
President William Lai, front row, fourth right, receives a delegation from the Global Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Associations in Taipei yesterday.
Taiwan study shows ongoing natural selection shaping disease susceptibility - Taipei Times
Taipei Times16 Sept 2026
A study by researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has documented ongoing natural selection shaping disease susceptibility among Taiwan’s contemporary population.
Medical visits for flu and enterovirus climb: CDC - Taipei Times
Taipei Times16 Sept 2026
Medical visits for flu-like illnesses and enterovirus increased last week, while COVID-19 cases stayed at a high level, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, while seven new cases...
Thousands of unpaid carers quitting jobs every day to look after loved ones
The Independentby Aine Fox15 Sept 2026
More than 1,500 workers across the UK are resigning every day to care for a loved one, a charity has estimated, describing the situation as "deeply worrying".
Horror injury from fake weight-loss drug sparks urgent warning
PerthNowby Katharina Loesche15 Sept 2026
Fresh warning after patient suffers torn oesophagus from counterfeit drug sold as retatrutide A consumer has suffered a torn oesophagus after uncontrollable vomiting linked to a counterfeit peptide...
The type of exercise that could help cancer patients live for longer
The Independentby Storm Newton15 Sept 2026
Cancer patients who integrate structured physical activity into their routine medical treatment could live for longer and have more time free of disease, research indicates.
AI could help spare brain tumour patients MRI dye injections
The Independentby Storm Newton15 Sept 2026
Brain tumour patients could be spared contrast dye injections during MRI scans with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
‘Maddening’: Family of Winnipeg woman who died after lengthy hospital wait calls for change - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Tavi Dhillon15 Sept 2026
The family of a Winnipeg woman who died after seeking emergency care is calling for action, following the release of further information about the circumstances surrounding her death.
'Living Medication' May Have Restored Bone Strength in 10 Patients With Advanced Osteoporosis
ScienceAlertby Peter Dockrill15 Sept 2026
The true scale of osteoporosis is difficult to fathom. The progressive bone-weakening disease is estimated to affect as many as 500 million people worldwide, triggering up to 37 million fragility...
Unvaccinated teenager becomes fourth measles-related death in Pennsylvania
The Independentby Mike Stobbe15 Sept 2026
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed a fourth death connected to measles. The latest death involved an 18-year-old resident from Mifflin County, in the state's central region, the local...
Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests
World news | The Guardianby Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent15 Sept 2026
Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to research.
The exact time to get a flu shot after last year's 'super flu' season
Mail Onlineby Anna Wright15 Sept 2026
- READ MORE: New 'super' virus is making a comeback after cases finally dipped... as experts warn of 'resurgence' - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source As summer vacations...
This Bouncy Castle Spread a Dangerous Superbug to 47 Kids in a Single Afternoon
Gizmodoby Ed Cara15 Sept 2026
As anyone who’s spent time inside one can tell you, bouncy castles are supposed to be a source of joy.
Fianna Fáil says reimbursement for Friedreich's ataxia drug to be in place from 1 October
TheJournal.ieby Sophie Finn15 Sept 2026
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If You’ve Been Skipping Scalp Serums, It’s Time to Try These Korean Scalp Serums
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Health Minister Simeon Brown denies telling hospitals to save money as flu surge bites
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa15 Sept 2026
Health Minister Simeon Brown denies telling hospitals to save money as flu surge bites The health system has been under significant pressure this winter, with Auckland City Hospital saying it's...
Smart nanoparticles deliver antibiotics directly to H. pylori
Phys.orgby Pusan National University15 Sept 2026
Smart nanoparticles deliver antibiotics directly to H. pylori Helicobacter pylori bacteria infect around half the global population and are a leading cause of stomach ulcers and gastric cancer.