Do tampons contain ‘alarming’ quantities of lead and arsenic? | Health News
Tampons, which are used by millions of women, may carry “alarming” amounts of toxic metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a study by academics in…
Trans fat: The invisible killer we must eliminate from world’s food supply | Health
Cookies. Pizza. Cake. All are delicious – but potentially deadly. In addition to their often-high sugar, salt or fat content, these foods can also contain…
Andy Samberg left ‘SNL’ to protect his health, he says
Working on “Saturday Night Live” is not for the faint of heart — take it from series darling Andy Samberg.During his seven-year tenure on the…
Column: ‘Retire and go back under a rock’: Biden loyalists push back on my call for Joe to get tested
Just like the man they stand behind, backers of President Biden can be a feisty bunch.Even as more prominent supporters jump ship — Hollywood high…
Desperate Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines | Health
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma – who has a 24-hour day pass to be in Zambia…
What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs? | Health
Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance.Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report from the…
Displaced Palestinian health workers set up Gaza tent clinics | Gaza
NewsFeedDisplaced health professionals in Gaza are setting up tent clinics to care for the escalating number of sick and injured. An estimated 75% of Gaza’s…
Celine, a little Syrian girl who got the gift of hearing in Turkey | Health
Reyhanli, Turkey – Celine Abu al-Zumar is nearly four years old, and as she was about to hear for the first time in her life,…
California’s workplace heat standards make a cruel exception
A state board recently voted unanimously to create long-awaited indoor heat standards for California workers. After a final legal review, that will mean protections for…
Pope says democracy ‘not in good health’ as he warns against populists | Politics News
At an event in northeast Italy, Pope Francis says a ‘crisis of democracy’ is having an impact on several nations around the world.Pope Francis has…
Captagon Crisis: A Silent Plague for the Middle East
The Middle East, a geopolitical region with lands around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea that are frequently associated with a rich…
Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC? | Health News
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing the biggest outbreak of the viral mpox disease ever recorded, with tens of thousands of people infected…
Is the UK’s health system worse than much poorer countries? | Health
NewsFeedThe worsening state of the NHS is high on the list of voter grievances ahead of the UK’s snap election. Some of them say much…
Asbestos: The toxic mineral endangering millions in India | Health
Asbestos is deadly, but India continues to be the world’s largest importer of the toxic mineral. 101 East investigates. Once used as an insulating material…
Ann Wilson of Heart reveals cancer diagnosis, postpones tour
Ann Wilson, the lead singer of rock band Heart, is battling cancer and will be stepping back from the Royal Flush Tour for the remainder…
The Psychological Impact of Personal Injuries: Legal and Supportive Measures
Personal injuries can dramatically alter a person’s life, affecting not only their physical health but also their psychological well-being. Understanding the full scope of these…
‘Agony and pain’: US health professionals reflect on the horrors in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The hospital where Sabha and Khan were stationed was also feeling a strain. Though it was designed for 200 people, it housed more than 10,000,…
Mental health under occupation: When can Palestinians heal? | Opinions
For my colleague Mariam*, every morning is a prayer. After leaving her children at school in a suburb near Nablus, she hopes that nothing will…
Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio? | Health News
Health workers have begun a campaign to vaccinate 9.5 million children against polio in 41 districts in Pakistan this week. This latest round of a…
Jamie Foxx on health scare: He has a 3-week hole in his memory
More than a year after he was mysteriously hospitalized, Jamie Foxx is sharing details about the health scare. Not all the details. But some. “Look,…