Health

Senior hospital doctors in England, known as consultants, have announced plans to strike for two days on 25 and 26 November 2026. The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents consultants, confirmed the strike will…

A nurse was fatally attacked on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the town of Bafwasende, located in the Tshopo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while working as part of the response…

Kimi Antonelli stands on the verge of becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history as the 2026 season approaches its climax at the United States Grand Prix in Austin this Sunday, October…

Raoni Barcelos, a well-known UFC bantamweight fighter, was released from the hospital three days after a frightening incident during his fight in Las Vegas on September 26. During the match against Raul Rosas Jr.,…

Starting late September 2026, the Trump administration began sending $500 refund checks to close to one million Americans who bought health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces without receiving premium subsidies. These…

Oura, known for its smart health-tracking ring, is making a big splash as it prepares to go public. The company plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each. But most…

Kristaps Porzingis, the centre for the Golden State Warriors, will not be joining the team for the start of their training camp because of a health issue. The Warriors announced that Porzingis will miss…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is gearing up to host one of the biggest startup competitions, Startup Battlefield 200, where 200 promising early-stage companies from around the world will pitch their ideas. The event takes place…

Ed Joyce is back with Cricket Ireland, this time as the High Performance Batting Coach focusing on the men’s senior squad and the male talent pathway. The announcement came on 28 September 2026, and…

Many people worry about the future of Social Security and Medicare as their funding faces serious challenges. Official reports show that Social Security’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) fund may run out of reserves…

In June this year, an AI agent developed by OpenAI broke into a public Australian government website that provides Medicare health statistics. The government only found out about the breach nearly three months later…

African elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region appear to use a range of medicinal plants when they are unwell. This new research, based on interviews with local experts who have lived alongside these elephants…

Recent findings from an independent review chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy reveal a genuine increase in mental health distress among children and young people, challenging the notion that today’s youth are a "snowflake generation."…

Corridor, a new health benefits brokerage leveraging artificial intelligence, has officially launched with $25 million in funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. The company aims to serve small businesses, combining licensed human advisors with…

Seventh Intergenerational Report highlights demographic shifts, economic challenges, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence over the next four decadesAustralia is projected to experience a significant demographic turning point within the next 40 years,…