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Nurse in Ireland wins 72,000 euros in injuries after fall at wedding

DUBLIN, Ireland: A nurse from Tipperary has been awarded 72,000 euros by a High Court judge after she slipped and fell on a wet floor at a wedding in a four-star hotel.

Pamela Kirby, 42, was wearing high-heeled shoes when she fell after stepping out of a lift at Hotel Kilkenny in August 2018. She told the court that the pain was so bad after the fall that she thought she was g

Popular weight loss drug raises risk of 'silent' cancer - study

New research has indicated a 33% higher incidence of kidney cancer among Ozempic users compared to non-users

Ozempic and similar weight loss medications may increase the risk of kidney cancer, according to a major study. However, the drugs reportedly lower the risk of more than a dozen other cancers, suggesting their

Popular weight loss drug raises risk of silent cancer study

New research has indicated a 33% higher incidence of kidney cancer among Ozempic users compared to non-users

Ozempic and similar weight loss medications may increase the risk of kidney cancer, according to a major study. However, the drugs reportedly lower the risk of more than a dozen other cancers, suggesting their overall benefit may still outweigh the hazards.

A recent study presented a

UN aid workers killed in ambush in African state

The personnel were delivering critical food aid to a famine-stricken city in war-torn Sudan, according to the organization

At least five UN aid workers were killed and several others injured when an armed group attacked a humanitarian convoy late Monday in Sudan, where a conflict between rival forces has raged for ove

Russia and UN official discuss steps to end Sudan conflict

Moscow has said peace in the African state must come without "destructive external interference"

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin has met with the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, to discuss ways to bring the armed conflict in Sudan to an end, the Foreign Ministry annou

Ukraine would suck up every euro as EU member Hungary

Brussels is pushing Kievs bid despite the costs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned

Ukraine would be a huge drain on EU resources if it became a member of the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned. He accused officials in Brussels of attempting to force the issue despite the cost.

Orban, a long-standing opponent of fast-tracking Kiev's membership bid, launched a nationw

Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences sets up 25-bed COVID ward amid rising cases.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka ) [India], June 4 (ANI): Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences has set up a 25-bed COVID ward as a precautionary measure given the rising number of COVID cases in India.

Medical Superintendent at GIMS Hospital, Kalaburagi, Dr Shivakumar CR, says, 'As per the guidelines of the state government's health and family welfare department, and the medical education department, we are fully geared u

Delhi Crime branch cracks down on fake cancer drug sellers, arrest six individuals

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted a racket selling spurious cancer medicines and injections, arresting six individuals and seizing several high-value spurious cancer drugs on Wednesday.

The accused individuals were selling spurious cancer medicines and injections, including Opdivo, Pembrolizumab Injection, Keytruda, and others, without proper authorisation. The police ra

Google searches for information about cancer lead to targeted ads from alternative clinics

More than 80 per cent of online searches are now performed with Google. But there's an insidious element to the world's most popular search engine. As companies compete for the advertising spaces that accompany search query results, users seeking critical health information can be exposed to dangerous and exploitative misinformation.

Two Chinese nationals charged with allegedly smuggling dangerous biological pathogen into US

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): Two Chinese nationals have been charged by the US Department of Justice for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the United States for research purposes at the University of Michigan Laboratory.

According to the Justice Department release, Yunqing Jian (33) and Zunyong Liu (34) were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the Uni

"India peace-loving country, but will respond firmly to provocation": Anurag Thakur

Cairo [Egypt], June 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur, who is part of the all-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) or NCP SP MP Supriya Sule, reaffirmed India's commitment to peace and issued a stern warning that any provocation or threat to the nation's security will be met with firm and decisive action.

He emphasised that while India stands as a peace-lov

Drones empower China's medical emergency systems

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- China is rapidly integrating drone technology into its medical emergency systems, with breakthroughs in multiple cities demonstrating enhanced efficiency in critical care logistics.

North China's Tianjin Municipality launched its first medical drone route in late May, marked by a successful simulated emergency blood supply test flight. The flight connected a blood station at the Binhai

Pornhub threatens to pull out of France

The adult content platform has accused Paris of compromising user privacy

Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content platforms, has threatened to cease operations in France in protest against stringent age verification regulations, which it claims could leave users' private data vulnerable to bad actors, hacks, and leaks.

The platform's parent company, Aylo - which also operates popu

Israel's smoking rate 30 per cent above global average, Government report finds

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 4 (ANI/TPS): One in five Israeli adults smokes, and the prevalence of smoking remains significantly higher than the global average, according to the Ministry of Health's annual report released Tuesday. The report paints a troubling picture of the smoking epidemic in Israel, particularly among youth and in the Arab population, and outlines the government's growing efforts to combat the ongoing pu

Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What's the difference?

Around one in ten Australians say they follow a gluten-free diet.

This means eliminating common foods - such as bread, pasta and noodles - that contain gluten, a protein found mainly in Powered by RSS 2 HTML

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Popular weight loss drug raises risk of silent cancer study

New research has indicated a 33% higher incidence of kidney cancer among Ozempic users compared to non-users

Ozempic and similar weight loss medications may increase the risk of kidney cancer, according to a major study. However, the drugs reportedly lower the risk of more than a dozen other cancers, suggesting their overall benefit may still outweigh the hazards.

A recent study presented a

Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences sets up 25-bed COVID ward amid rising cases.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka ) [India], June 4 (ANI): Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences has set up a 25-bed COVID ward as a precautionary measure given the rising number of COVID cases in India.

Medical Superintendent at GIMS Hospital, Kalaburagi, Dr Shivakumar CR, says, 'As per the guidelines of the state government's health and family welfare department, and the medical education department, we are fully geared u

Three ways to make dental care kinder for anxious patients

For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is changing - and it's becoming much kinder.

Today, needle-free and drill-free approaches are helping manage tooth decay in ways that are more comfortable, especially for children, anxious patients and those with special healthcare needs. Three of the most promising techniques are silver diamine fluorid

Primary Health care centre in Rajouri's Manjakote provides essential healthcare services despite Pakistani shelling

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 4 (ANI): The Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Manjakote, a border tehsil in Rajouri district, has provided essential healthcare services to the local population of the Border areas. Despite facing challenges due to Pakistani shelling, the PHC has been functioning effectively, ensuring that patients receive timely medical care.

The patients, like pregnant women or any injure

Kerala health department issues COVID-19 guidelines, instructs hospitals to conduct mock drills

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 4 (ANI): In view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the state health department issued guidelines to hospitals and health workers. It has also directed the government and private hospitals to conduct mock drills.

The Kerala health department will provide a Google Form for conducting an online mock drill.

The health department instructed the h

Drones empower China's medical emergency systems

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- China is rapidly integrating drone technology into its medical emergency systems, with breakthroughs in multiple cities demonstrating enhanced efficiency in critical care logistics.

North China's Tianjin Municipality launched its first medical drone route in late May, marked by a successful simulated emergency blood supply test flight. The flight connected a blood station at the Binhai

Israel's smoking rate 30 per cent above global average, Government report finds

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 4 (ANI/TPS): One in five Israeli adults smokes, and the prevalence of smoking remains significantly higher than the global average, according to the Ministry of Health's annual report released Tuesday. The report paints a troubling picture of the smoking epidemic in Israel, particularly among youth and in the Arab population, and outlines the government's growing efforts to combat the ongoing pu

PM Modi expected to participate in Yoga Day celebration in Andhra Pradesh on June 21

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to mark celebrations for the International Yoga Day, scheduled to be celebrated on June 21 in Andhra Pradesh.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at witnessing people's enthusiasm ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations and said that 'Yogandhra 2025' was a commendable effort to popularise the ancient practice.

'Gladdenin

PM Modi expected to participate in Yoga Day celebration in Andhra Pradesh on July 21

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to mark celebrations for the International Yoga Day, scheduled to be celebrated on June 21 in Andhra Pradesh.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at witnessing people's enthusiasm ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations and said that 'Yogandhra 2025' was a commendable effort to popularise the ancient practice.

'Gladdenin

IAEA Kicks Off International Radiation Oncology Conference

The fourth International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-4) is underway this week at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, bringing together participants from around the world to examine the latest advances in treating cancer with radiation.

Opening the conference, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Najat Mokhtar urged attendees to remember

Israel losing most steadfast EU supporter Bloomberg

Germany is reportedly considering curbs on trade and arms sales amid outcry over Gaza

Germany is rethinking its military and trade ties with Israel, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The "surprising" pivot from one of the Jewish state's staunchest supporters comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and growing frustration in Berlin over Israel's actions.

"German anger" rose in mid-Ma

Bill Gates to spend his fortune addressing challenges in Africa

The tech billionaire intends to invest over $200 billion by 2045, with initiatives focused on agriculture and expanding the use of AI in healthcare across Africa

American billionaire Bill Gates has announced plans to spend the majority of his vast fortune over the next two decades to strengthen health and education systems across Africa, where some of his foundation's past initiatives have drawn

Assam Rifles continues flood relief efforts on the third day of Operation Jalrahat-II

Imphal (Manipur) [India] June 3 (ANI): On the third consecutive day of Operation JALRAHAT-II, troops of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles continued their flood rescue and humanitarian relief efforts across Imphal Valley, rescuing 944 civilians from waterlogged and inaccessible regions. The operation included the distribution of 1,500 food packets and 4,000 bottles of clean drinking Water.

The troops from the Indi

National Green Tribunal takes up plea on health hazards from airborne dust and pigeon droppings

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): A school student has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting the harmful effects of airborne dust generated during street sweeping and its impact on public health. The petition states that the widespread feeding and proliferation of pigeons across Delhi-NCR result in excessive droppings accumulating on footpaths, pavements, and traffic islands.

When these areas

Chinese-supported shelter offers hope, care to Pakistani orphans

"This home means everything to us. The Pakistani staff treats us with kindness and care, and Chinese friends visit us every week to see how we are doing," said Muhammad Shahab, an orphan who has been living in the home for about one year.

by Misbah Saba Malik

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Muhammad Shahab has been living with his sister at the Islamabad China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Step an