Hours after the campaign rolled out, reports indicated that a healthcare centre in the north had been hit, injuring six people, including four children, in a location where a humanitarian pause had been in place, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) chief. “We have received an extremely concerning report that the Sheikh Radwan primary … Read more
This time of year traditionally offers many things for me to look forward to—voting booths, Superbowl parties, Fall foliage, a break from hot temperatures, a colorful and delicious pallet of root vegetables, warm casseroles and stews, spooky costumes, and plenty of holiday cheer and gratitude. But among all things I love so much during Fall … Read more
A three-dimensional reconstruction of Zosia’s face, a woman buried as a “vampire”, is pictured, in this undated handout photo taken in Stockholm, Sweden. — Reuters PIEN: Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, “Zosia” was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead. Entombed in … Read more
Patients with chest infections and respiratory issues are being treated at a hospital in Lahore on November 8, 2024, as the city battles with worst air quality in the world. — AFP Experts warn that climate change presents an already huge and still growing threat to human health worldwide, including record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather … Read more
Family of man who died in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak says “it was very hard” Family of man who died in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak says “it was very hard” 03:49 There has been one death in the severe McDonald’s E. coli outbreak that affected more people in Colorado than any other state. That victim … Read more
To fight against trafficking newborns, the new legislation facilitates the criminal prosecution for such crimes as kidnapping, illegal deprivation of liberty, human trafficking, involvement in prostitution and more. Approved ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30 July, the law responds to a grim reality. Last year, 19 cases of trade … Read more
On Monday, The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, rolled out vaccines for Sudan’s war-battered population, making it the first country in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region to benefit. Malaria remains a leading cause of childhood mortality in Sudan, which … Read more
While some people only shop for bargain white shoes, others drop serious money on theirs. For example, Air Jordan 1 Mid “Triple White” Shoes retailed for $110 plus tax when they were released back in 2020 (now they retail for about $160!). So it pays to protect the investment and keep those kicks clean. However, … Read more
A representational image showing people wearing costumes during a Halloween parade. — AFP/File DUBLIN: In a rather intriguing yet disturbing revelation, a Pakistan-based artificial intelligence-powered website has been found to be behind a hoax Halloween parade in Dublin that led to thousands of people gathering for an event that didn’t exist in the first place, … Read more
A combination of images shows pistachios and a vision chart through an prescription glasses. — Pexels/Unsplash Carrots are often hailed as a superfood for eye health, but not everyone enjoys eating them. Fortunately, scientists have identified a nutty alternative for sharper vision: pistachios. Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts, United States, found that consuming just … Read more