Israeli siege turns Gaza’s Nasser Hospital into ‘a place of death’ UN staff who helped evacuate critically wounded patients from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital describe ‘appalling’ conditions. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024
‘Safe’ air-quality levels in US, UK and EU still harmful for health, study says Even smallest amount of exposure to minute soot particles – known as PM2.5 – raises the risk of cardiovascular disease The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024
EU cuts toxic air limits but still falls short of WHO guidelines Rules hailed as once-in-a-generation chance to improve air quality but loopholes will let member states delay by up to a decade The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024
Measles cases rose by 79 percent globally last year, warns WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is concerned by the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year – a 79-percent increase from 2022. Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2024
Can't Exercise During The Week? Researchers Say 'Weekend Warrior' Workouts Bring Comparable Weight Loss The study found that those who concentrate their exercise on one or two days a week can still achieve comparable weight loss to those who exercise regularly, as long as they meet the recommended goals. Medical Daily · Feb 21, 2024
"That record just transformed my whole life. Once I heard that, all of a sudden I understood what life was about": Slash reminisces about the band who inspired his journey through rock'n'roll Guns N' Roses man Slash reveals that he heard the album that changed everything while pursuing a woman twice his age Louder · Feb 21, 2024
Over Half The World At High Measles Risk, WHO Warns Learn about the WHO's warning on high global measles risk and the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks and protect public health. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
Sexual silence in "Poor Things" "There's the harm of the original cut and then there's the harm of the neglected treatment" Salon · Feb 20, 2024
Gaza: Looting Halts UN Aid Amid Warnings Over Trapped Patients UN aid agencies said Tuesday that food deliveries to war-torn northern Gaza had been suspended after looting attacks and that dozens of patients in a besieged hospital remain trapped in "indescribable" conditions. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
What’s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa? Unchecked border movement and poor sewage systems have a new partner in wreaking havoc: climate change Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2024
Milan mayor casts doubt on city’s ranking as third most polluted in world IQAir labelled Milan ‘unhealthy’ over PM 2.5 levels, triggering limits on daytime traffic The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
WHO Completes Second Gaza Hospital Evacuation Amid Fighting WHO evacuates second hospital in Gaza amid conflict, ensuring safety and healthcare services despite challenges. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
Israeli Military Prepares To Expand Operations In Rafa Israeli military operations in Gaza impact civilians and healthcare facilities, raising international concerns. Top News · Feb 19, 2024
First Thing: Yulia Navalnaya takes on mantle of late husband Alexei Navalny’s wife accuses Russian authorities of murdering him. Plus, Israeli minister gives Rafah attack timeline The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024 How school uniforms might be negatively impacting kids' health In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of reduced physical activity among school children. Sedentary lifestyles, driven by increased screen time and academic pressures, contribute to this decline. This lack of physical activity poses significant health risks, including obesity, cardiovascular issues, and mental health challenges. Urgent action is…
The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024 What to feed the baby in the first 6 months? Nutrition in the first 6 months of life plays a critical role in the growth as well as the development of an infant. Breast milk is considered as “Liquid Gold”. It provides complete nutrition during the first 6 months meeting adequate calories, protein, and fat as per recommended dietary allowance…
Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024 Gaza’s Nasser Hospital ‘completely out of service’ as Israeli attacks mount The strip’s second-largest hospital in southern Khan Younis city has many patients and other Palestinians sheltering.
WEKU · Feb 17, 2024 Worries grow over fate of Palestinian doctor after Israeli troops raid Gaza hospital The last messages sent by Dr. Khaled al-Serr were on Thursday night from a Gaza hospital raided by the Israeli military. Colleagues fear he has been detained by the Israeli military.
WEKU · Feb 16, 2024 Searching for the remains of hostages, Israeli forces raid another Gaza hospital Israeli forces have found no hostage remains so far, but their raid has essentially rendered the largest hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis nonfunctional.
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2024 Amy Schumer hits back at comments about her 'puffy' face ‘There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay’, she said on Instagram
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 At least five patients dead after Israeli army raid on Nasser Hospital Army arrests 20 people in the raid, saying some were involved in Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel.
Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2024 ‘Catastrophic situation’ at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital amid Israeli raid Patients, staff, displaced families face ‘harsh conditions’ in besieged medical facility, the largest in southern Gaza.
Dynamite News · Feb 15, 2024 School uniform policies linked to students getting less exercise New research reveals that school uniform policies may be preventing young people, particularly primary school-aged girls, from participating in physical activity. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024 Middle East crisis: MSF says ‘medical staff have had to flee’ Gaza’s Nasser hospital following Israeli military intervention – as it happened Médecins Sans Frontières says staff forced to evacuate, ‘leaving patients behind’ after special forces entered the hospital
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024 School uniforms may be barrier to physical activity among younger girls Fewer pupils of primary-school age meet WHO minimum in countries where uniforms are the norm, Cambridge study finds