Congo’s Ebola outbreak rapidly spreading beyond epicenter, health body warns
2026-09-10
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading rapidly beyond its epicenter, according to Africa’s top health body, Read MoreContinue Reading
Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby
2026-09-10
A California couple’s surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child who was born with a serious heart defect, Read MoreContinue Reading
‘My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery’: The cost of England’s cancer wait times
2026-09-10
Alan was diagnosed with lung cancer after a nodule was found in June last year. The 70-year-old was meant to be operated on within weeks but ended up waiting nearly five months, by which time the cancer had spread, making his surgery more complex. “I was so frustrated and angryContinue Reading
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing measles outbreak
2026-09-09
A Pennsylvania coroner confirms that the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, Read MoreContinue Reading
Kenya’s nurses end six-week strike after signing deal with government
2026-09-09
A 43-day nurses’ strike in Kenya that paralyzed public hospitals has ended after the government and the nurses’ union signed a return-to-work agreement, Read MoreContinue Reading
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
2026-09-09
Image source, Age Friendly Cornwall Image caption, The free walks are held in partnership with Ramblers UK and other local partners By Britta Zeltmann South West People say taking part in free wellbeing walks has changed their lives “dramatically”. Active Cornwall coordinates the walks in partnership with Ramblers UK andContinue Reading
Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE
2026-09-09
The Australian Broadcasting Corp. says a study has found that 31 rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), Read MoreContinue Reading
Mums ‘left to get on with it’ after C-sections
2026-09-08
Mums ‘left to get on with it’ after C-sections More on this story. Subsection Wales Published 6 hours ago Related topics Wales Childbirth Women Women’s health Swansea, from the BBC Read MoreContinue Reading
Kenya’s doctors threaten to join strike by nurses, citing increased workload in hospitals
2026-09-08
Doctors in Kenya have threatened to join a strike by nurses that has entered a sixth week, citing an increased workload in hospitals as they cover for the impact of the industrial action, Read MoreContinue Reading
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
2026-09-07
In May 2024, a few months after having treatment for a brain tumour, Oli Coppock went to Warrington Hospital’s emergency department with bad headaches and dizziness. He underwent tests and assessments, but did not have a brain scan, and was sent home. It was a decision that ultimately ruined hisContinue Reading
Laughter therapy can help people with COPD breathe more easily
2026-09-07
A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing difficulties and is as effective as more traditional breathing exercises. The research was presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain…Read MoreContinue Reading
Husband of Tanzania’s president dies while undergoing hospital treatment
2026-09-07
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband has died while undergoing treatment in Zanzibar, Read MoreContinue Reading
Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
2026-09-07
Image caption, Lhamo Weston trains for her powerlifting competitions at a gym in Redditch By Lindsey Alder Reporting fromRedditch A teenage powerlifter managed to win double golds at a world championship despite her endometriosis flaring up to leave her in excruciating pain just before the competition. Lhamo Weston, from Redditch,Continue Reading