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Nuclear medicine opens new directions in early diagnosis and treatment of cancer
HÀ NỘI — Health experts highlighted the role of nuclear medicine in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer at a symposium on August 16. The two-day event, titled “Update on Cancer Treatment and Nuclear Medicine”, was organised by the Bạch Mai...

Six Vitruvian Health physicians recognized as Top Doctors in HealthScope Magazine
Published 8:30 am Saturday, August 16, 2025 Six physicians from Vitruvian Health appear in the July issue of HealthScope Magazine among its list of Top Doctors, reflecting the system’s overall mission of patient-centered excellence. HealthScope...

Neonatal Cord Metabolome Links to Teen Heart Health
The silent origins of cardiometabolic disease have long puzzled the medical community, prompting scientists to look back to the earliest stages of human life for answers. A groundbreaking study published recently in Pediatric Research brings new...

Larry Wilson: When a crackpot is in charge of American health
RFK Jr. has been a total anti-vaxxer for decades. He pretended not to be one in order to gain Senate approval to the cabinet position that oversees the healthcare of Americans. Now his true colors, and true danger to public health, have been made...

PAHO/WHO and Ministry of Health Host Workshop to Promote Smarter Antibiotic Use in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 15 August 2025 (PAHO)— In collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Ministry of Health, Trinidad and Tobago, recently hosted the Region of the Americas’...

Free community health fair coming to LaGrange
Free community health fair coming to LaGrange Published 9:30 am Saturday, August 16, 2025 LaGrange Seventh-day Adventist Church will be hosting a free community health fair at Lafayette Square on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The fair is...

Peanuts Prove a Global Superfood With Lasting Nutritional and Culinary Impact
Peanuts deliver protein, healthy fats, and vital micronutrients while offering affordable, versatile options for diets worldwide. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) have long been a staple food, but nutrition experts...

FAO backs TZ’s bid to compete in global food markets
TANZANIA: AS Tanzania positions itself to become Africa’s leading food producer, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has pledged strong support to help the country align with international standards and policies,...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital announces dates for annual Fall Wellness Fair
Hamilton Memorial Hospital has announced its annual Fall Wellness Fair, which will provide low-cost fasting lab draws to the public. The event does not require a doctor’s order and is open to all community members. The Wellness Fair will take...

Oman’s Foreign Minister and counterparts from Arab and Islamic countries ‘Greater Israel’ remarks, urges global action on Gaza
Muscat: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi joined top diplomats in issuing the strongly worded statement denouncing Netanyahu’s reported statements as a “dangerous violation” of international norms and a direct...

KATSEYE's Osaka setback - health first, fans forever!
What led to the decision Global girl group Katseye has canceled their performance at Summer Sonic Osaka, set for August 16, 2025. The cancellation stems from health concerns affecting two members, which caused delays in their travel schedule to...

FG removes tax on sanitary towels, launches bold menstrual health policy
Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has officially adopted the groundbreaking National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), a transformative step toward addressing the challenges faced by...

Suryakumar Yadav clears fitness test ahead of Asia Cup selection meeting
India’s T20 International captain Suryakumar Yadav cleared a fitness test at the Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru ahead of the Asia Cup team selection, which is to be held on August 19. Yadav had undergone surgery for a lower-right abdomen...

Yograj Singh Defends Rohit Sharma From Fitness Criticisms: 'Play Another 5 Years'
There has been a lot of uncertainty floating around regarding India ODI captain Rohit Sharma‘s future in national colors. Talks about his age, fitness and cricketing abilities have been going around, and question marks have been consistently...

Entertainment News | IFFM 2025: Aamir Khan Hoists National Flag at Fed Square as Part of Independence Day Celebrations, Philip Green Shares Video
Melbourne [Australia], August 16 (ANI): The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 became extra special this year as Aamir Khan, on Saturday morning, hoisted the Indian national flag at Fed Square to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day....

Trump federalizes D.C. police, deploys National Guard in sweeping crime crackdown
Trump federalizes D.C. police, deploys National Guard in sweeping crime crackdown On Aug. 11, President Donald Trump declared a "crime emergency" in Washington, D.C., triggering a temporary federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department...

Ministry of Health slams false information on HIV test system
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Health has strongly condemned a misleading report of reducing the number of HIV tests for pregnant women from five to two tests, saying that the tests are being carried out three times throughout the pregnancy....

Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center construction begins in Qalali
Maryam Abdullah Ameen, Assistant Undersecretary for Construction, Projects and Maintenance at the Bahrain Ministry of Works, has confirmed the start of construction works on Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center in Qalali, a facility that forms part of the...

FG Inaugurates Health Sector Committee On Collective Bargaining
The Federal Government on Saturday inaugurated the Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, signaling the official commencement of negotiations with major health sector unions, in line with articles 1 and 2 of the Guidelines on...

IIT Kharagpur Launches Healthcare And Technology School To Train Youth As Health Professionals
(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has established a dedicated training centre - School for Skills: Healthcare & Technology - within its campus to train rural and semi-urban youth as allied...