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Egypt: 'World's heaviest woman' loses half her weight after surgery

Earlier in March this year, the Hindustan Times reported that Eman had been put on a liquid diet that contains proteins and dietary fibers leading to the loss of 100kg since she underwent surgery in F

USA

Former US President George H.W. Bush readmitted to hospital with second case of pneumonia

Former US President George H.

United Kingdom

Prince William and Lady Gaga join forces in mental health campaign

Britain’s Prince William and popstar Lady Gaga have joined forces to promote the importance of being open about mental health issues.

United Kingdom

Smart bandages will use 5G data to monitor wounds

Swansea University is trialling a new bandage that can pick up blood clotting or spot infections and send the information back to the patient’s doctor…

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USA

Texas files anti-masturbation law in response to anti-abortion measures

A proposed bill that would make male masturbation a criminal offence has taken a step closer to being written into the statute books in Texas, USA.

World News

UN refugee agency warns of mass starvation in Africa

Immediate action is required to prevent a humanitarian crisis in at least four countries across Africa

United Kingdom

Judge rules doctors can withdraw baby's life support - against parents' wishes

Doctors argued that the eight-month-old baby's brain damage is irreversible.

World News

Talk about depression on World Health Day

The World Health Organisation invites us to use World Health Day on 7 April to talk about depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide.

World News

Romania and Italy told to take urgent action on measles outbreak

Romania and Italy have been urged to take urgent action to address a spike in measles cases.

Brazil

Rio starts vaccinating against yellow fever after the worst outbreak in decades

Authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have started vaccinating against yellow fever amid the worst outbreak of the disease in decades.

USA

Obamacare continues, America reacts

As US President Donald Trump reels from a major setback to his proposed healthcare bill, people around the country have expressed mixed reactions to the news Obamacare seems likely to stick around for

USA

Trump blames Democrats for healthcare bill failure

President Trump has turned the tables following his humiliating political defeat to replace and repeal Obamacare in Congress.

USA

'About whether we look out for one another' Obama defends ACA

Trumpcare in trouble as Obama defends ACA

USA

Trump setback as vote on plan to replace Obamacare delayed

The Republicans can only afford to have 21 of their own representatives vote against the bill

USA

Trump scrambles for votes to bin Obamacare

US President Donald Trump is scrambling to secure enough votes to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) in the House of Representatives.

USA

Successful surgery removes 'extra legs' from baby

A baby girl born with four legs and two spines is now healthy after undergoing risky surgery at a hospital near Chicago.

United Kingdom

Girl, 11, set to become Britain's youngest-ever mother

Britain is set to have its youngest-ever mother amid reports an 11-year-old girl is expected to give birth in the new future.

Spotlight

Japan develops technology to improve health

“What better place than Japan to discover innovative healthcare solutions and technology that can improve people’s lives all over the world.

France

Melanie does the weather: French woman with Down's Syndrome fulfills dream to become weather girl

A young French woman with Down’s Syndrome has fulfilled her lifelong ambition to become a TV weather presenter.

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Robots interact with children to help with their diabetes

“Diabetes is a serious challenge for many children and teenagers.