Middle East war: Attacks on vital health services, fears of evacuation

Middle East war: Attacks on vital health services, fears of evacuation

In a rare bit of good news, however, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) said aid shipments were “back on track” from Dubai, one of its key aid hubs, after major disruptions to flights and other shipments were caused by Iranian strikes in the Gulf. “I would say the first two weeks of the crisis … Read more

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more

NHS staff in Cambridgeshire are concerned mental health services are closing due to a lack of funding

The staff mental health service in Cambridgeshire is closed. Image: iStock

An NHS staff mental health service in Cambridgeshire described as a “lifeline” is to close at the end of March due to a lack of funding. The service was created to support NHS staff affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and has since continued to help staff across the country deal with the trauma they are … Read more

Why drug shortages persist in Tanzania despite major health reforms

Why drug shortages persist in Tanzania despite major health reforms

Dar es Salaam Whenever a patient is told that medicine is out of stock at a public health facility, the same questions arise: Who is responsible and why does the problem persist despite increased government spending on health services? This concern continues to plague many citizens, especially at a time when the government has promised … Read more

‘My hair is growing like crazy’ with Sarah Cox – 56p-a-day Product Likes

Users praise DR Vegan Hair Saver

BBC reporter Sarah Cox says: “After six weeks the shedding started to subside and my hair felt fuller and after 10 weeks I started to see new baby hair.” 04:33, 27 March 2026Updated 08:15, 27 March 2026 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. learn … Read more

Doctors warn there has been a 1,150% increase in hospitalizations from the ‘natural’ supplement

Doctors warn there has been a 1,150% increase in hospitalizations from the 'natural' supplement

You may want to leave this medicine alone. Calls to the nation’s poison centers about natural supplements marketed as energy boosters, mood enhancers and pain relievers have risen nearly 1,200% in the past decade, a new study has found. Hospitalizations, and even some deaths, have been looming, with health experts sounding the alarm over a … Read more

World news in brief, Cuba embargo hurts health care, Haiti ‘violence’, Djibouti shipwreck dies

A long line of people wait outside for cash distributions as part of the World Food Program (WFP) 'Cash for Work' program in Haiti, with green tropical plants in front.

In an alert, the United Nations’ World Health Organization, WHO, warned that Cuban hospitals are struggling to maintain emergency and critical care services. “Thousands of surgeries have been delayed over the past month and people who need care … have been put at risk by the lack of electricity available for medical equipment,” said WHO … Read more

A new emergency mental health center is one step closer to opening

The building, formerly owned by St. Vincent's Charity Medical Center, has become Central's new behavioral health crisis center. Credit: Michael Andriolo/Signal Cleveland/Catchlight Local

A new crisis center for people in need of emergency mental health care is a step closer to opening after a key funding source was put in place. The Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS), the public agency that oversees mental health in Cuyahoga County, on Wednesday approved $4.5 million from … Read more

Promoting development including health policies for refugees and migrants

Promoting development including health policies for refugees and migrants

The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting a major shift in how countries respond to the health needs of migrants and refugees, with new data showing more than 60 countries – two-thirds of those surveyed – now include them in their national health policies and laws. Gathering data from 93 Member States, the report forms … Read more