Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

An Australian teenager died on Thursday after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, Thai police and Australian Prime

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Asia|Australia|Crime|Health|Travel|US|World

American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

Officials say an Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, and the U.S. State Department has confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four

American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink said on Wednesday it has received approval to launch its first clinical trial in Canada for a device designed to give paralysed individuals the ability to use digital

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
Education|Health|US

McKinney honors 12-year-old who saved sibling's life hours after learning how in a class

McKinney honors 12-year-old who saved sibling's life hours after learning how in a class

McKinney honors 12-year-old who saved sibling's life hours after learning how in a class
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Baltimore City man who was attacked by deer issues warning to others in similar situation

Baltimore City man who was attacked by deer issues warning to others in similar situation

Baltimore City man who was attacked by deer issues warning to others in similar situation
Health|Science

2 deaths among children with autism in 1 week is raising concerns

2 deaths among children with autism in 1 week is raising concerns

2 deaths among children with autism in 1 week is raising concerns
Crime|Health

Questions still linger for Clifton residents impacted by Givaudan explosion

Questions still linger for Clifton residents impacted by Givaudan explosion

Questions still linger for Clifton residents impacted by Givaudan explosion
Crime|Health|US

Autopsy report sheds new light on death of 7-year-old child from Midwest City

Autopsy report sheds new light on death of 7-year-old child from Midwest City

Autopsy report sheds new light on death of 7-year-old child from Midwest City
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Parents are worried that their anger might be influencing their children. Here’s what experts say

Parents are worried that their anger might be influencing their children. Here’s what experts say

Parents are worried that their anger might be influencing their children. Here’s what experts say
Health|Science

Scientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells

Scientists unveiled on Wednesday the first blueprint of human skeletal development as they make progress toward the goal of completing a biological atlas of every

Scientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells
Health|Science

Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells

Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time
Crime|Europe|Health

Russian doctors decry 'shameful' conviction of colleague over Ukraine war comments

A group of Russian doctors has appealed to President Vladimir Putin over the "shameful" jailing of a Moscow paediatrician for comments she was alleged to have

Russian doctors decry 'shameful' conviction of colleague over Ukraine war comments
Business|Health|Science

China-based biotech Laekna teams up with Lilly to develop muscle preserving obesity drug

Eli Lilly and Hong Kong-listed Laekna will collaborate to develop an experimental obesity drug that aims to help patients lose weight while preserving muscle, the biotech said on Wednesday

China-based biotech Laekna teams up with Lilly to develop muscle preserving obesity drug
Crime|Health|US

Creator of 'suicide capsule' rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled

The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled

Creator of 'suicide capsule' rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled
Business|Economy|Health

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?
Health|Lifestyle

‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have become popular among all women, not just lesbians.

‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan
Health|Lifestyle

Should I worry about mold growing in my home?

Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful to your health.

Should I worry about mold growing in my home?
Health|Science

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement

Type 1 diabetes develops when the body destroys its own insulin-producing cells. Using stem cells to replace them could be a way to get around donor shortages and transplant complications.

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement
Economy|Europe|Health

Italian health workers strike over pay, under-investment

Thousands of Italian doctors and nurses stayed at home on Wednesday to protest over their pay and conditions in the latest sign of malaise in the country's struggling health sector.

Italian health workers strike over pay, under-investment
Health|Science|World

UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children

UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Greece arrests Algerian suspected of smuggling pain relief drug to France

Greek police arrested an Algerian man suspected of smuggling tablets of pain-fighting drug pregabalin to France from Greece, following an operation with French authorities and EU

Greece arrests Algerian suspected of smuggling pain relief drug to France
Business|Health|US

Pfizer names oncology head Chris Boshoff as R&D chief

Pfizer said on Wednesday it has named company veteran and oncology head Chris Boshoff as its chief of research and development, as the drugmaker faces

Pfizer names oncology head Chris Boshoff as R&D chief
Business|Health|US

Weight-loss drug coverage rises among largest US employers, Mercer survey finds

About 44% of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees cover drugs for weight loss in 2024, up from 41% in 2023, according to a survey from consulting firm Mercer

Weight-loss drug coverage rises among largest US employers, Mercer survey finds
Health|US

US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules

A group of nine Democratic senators on Wednesday urged U.S. auto regulators to move quickly to issue new vehicle safety rules in the face of traffic deaths

US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules

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