Israel to start ‘pauses’ in fighting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Northern Gaza exodus accelerating, says Israel, as WHO warns of disease risk IDF says 50,000 people moved south on Wednesday, up from 15,000 a day earlier, claiming Hamas has lost control of the north The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Low salt intake nearly kills 60-year-old, doctors advise normal salt consumption 60-yr-old Mr. Maneesh was rushed to ER in unconscious state. Blood test revealed hyponatremia due to insufficient salt intake & use of BP meds. ICMR report showed Indian daily salt intake 8g, exceeding WHO's 5g recommendation. The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: what we know on day 34 Eighteen Palestinians killed and at least 20 injured in IDF raid on Jenin city; Israeli military says tactical pauses in fighting do not constitute ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
WHO hailed India’s success in managing TB: Union Health Ministry “The WHO has made a downward revision of TB mortality rates from 4.94 lakh in 2021 to 3.31 lakh in 2022, a reduction of over 34%,’’ a release issued by the Health Ministry said. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Gas cookers pump out pollutants linked to childhood asthma, report finds Scientists find average levels of nitrogen dioxide almost twice as high in homes cooking with gas as in those cooking without The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
US launches airstrike in response to attacks on bases housing US troops as Syrian state media reports strikes in south by Israel – as it happened More than 33,550 cases of diarrhoea reported since mid-October, most among children under five, says WHO; The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
'How are they going to evacuate them?': The search for solutions to Gaza's hospital crisis As the need for medical care in Gaza soars, accessing working hospitals and health centres is becoming more and more difficult. Alternative solutions such as evacuating patients overseas and setting up field hospitals are under way, but may offer little hope if there is no end to fighting in the… France 24 · Nov 7, 2023
More than a month without water, food, healthcare in Gaza amid Israel war The United Nations says the enclave’s health, sanitation, water and food services are nearing the ‘breaking point’. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023
Antibiotics that fight deadly infections in babies are losing their power New research finds that the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Southeast Asia are only 50% effective at treating sepsis and meningitis in newborns. It's a cause for global concern. WEKU · Nov 7, 2023
Kenya manufacturer is first in Africa to get WHO approval for malaria drug Pre-qualification seen as significant step towards self-sufficiency in healthcare in continent where more than 70% of drugs are imported The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
"If you could just bear with us, we’re going to go and revive our drummer by punching him in the stomach. He’s out cold...": 5 crazy Keith Moon moments They didn’t call The Who’s drummer Moon The Loon for nothing… MusicRadar · Nov 7, 2023
David Tennant's Wife Had An A+ Reaction To The Doctor Who Star Being Called A 'Top Dilf' Doctor Who's David Tennant was recently called a "top DILF," and his wife had a pretty great reaction to the situation. Cinemablend · Nov 6, 2023
6 Years Later, 'Doctor Who' Is Giving Fans What They Want — But There’s a Catch Which 'Doctor Who' season is which? In 2023, there will be a new Christmas Special for the 15th Doctor. But is this the end of one era or the reboot of another? Inverse · Nov 6, 2023
Guitar World · Nov 6, 2023 “I've never been a fan of tapping, tricks or whammy bars. There have been a few greats, like Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads, but what they did came from somewhere”: Kiss's Paul Stanley names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound The stalwart rhythm guitarist gets back to the roots of his brand of hard-rock showmanship: why AC/DC and Kiss share a similar guitar mentality, how Mitch Mitchell elevated Jimi Hendrix, and what makes Jimmy Page the Beethoven of guitarists
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.
Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023 ‘Intense bombings’ by Israeli forces around Gaza hospitals amid blackout Third total communications outage in Gaza since start of war as Israel says it has divided the besieged strip into two.
WEKU · Nov 5, 2023 Hamas attacked Israel 1 month ago. Here's where things stand now About 1,400 people were killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and more than 240 people were kidnapped. In the four weeks since, almost 10,000 people have been killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023 Scots awards honour Barrowlands Ballroom manager alongside The Who and Elton John SIR Elton John and The Who have won at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards – along with the manager of the Barrowland Ballroom.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 Politicians who delay climate action must live with consequences, says WHO expert Delegates at Cop are ‘negotiating with our health’, says Maria Neira, the doctor in charge of environmental health at WHO
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until hostages released – as he rejects US calls for humanitarian pause It comes as an ambulance is struck outside Gaza’s largest hospital, which Palestinians say was evacuating the wounded but Israel says was being used by Hamas
LiveScience · Nov 3, 2023 Antibiotics growing gravely ineffective for childhood infections A study found that many common antibiotics were less than 50% effective at treating serious bacterial infections in children and newborn babies in the Asia-Pacific.
Louder · Nov 3, 2023 “A standard teen rebellion story - on paper, at least… But this is a musical concept, where pieces join to form a narrative in which things get weird”: Why The Who’s Quadrophenia is a prog epic Triumphant sixth album may be nostalgia for a previous decade, but it stands with the work of other bands who helped make 1973 the genre’s most vintage year
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023 Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 28 Israeli military says it has surrounded Gaza City on three sides; more than 9,000 Palestinians killed, including 3,760 children, Hamas-run health ministry says
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Low on salt: turning the spotlight on kidney organ donors Kidney donors must be fully evaluated before donation. Age, blood group, and health are all factors. Minor ailments may not be a contraindication. Evaluation should favour donor. Follow-up is essential post-donation. Diet, exercise, and avoidance of drugs toxic to kidneys are key. Salt intake should be monitored as it can…