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Honeymooner Disembowelled by Hippo in Botswana Saved by Wife's Intervention

A British man suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a mother hippopotamus in Botswana’s Okavango Delta just ten days after his wedding. The incident occurred when their canoe drifted too close to the animal, which was protecting her young. His wife, Anna, managed to distract the hippo long enough for them to reach help, leading to emergency surgery and a prolonged recovery.

Texas Law Professor Saved by Navy SEAL Student After Collapsing in Class

Michael Maslanka, a 73-year-old associate professor at the UNT Dallas College of Law, collapsed from a heart attack during an October 6 lecture. Third-year student Matthew Melton, a Navy SEAL veteran with combat medical experience, administered CPR and helped save the professor’s life.

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Toddler Diagnosed With Leukemia After Symptoms Dismissed as Winter Illness

Manraj Singh Hans, now seven, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in February 2023 after a prolonged period during which his early symptoms were repeatedly misdiagnosed as common infections. His parents, Narinder Singh and Parm Hans, initially dismissed signs of illness as winter fatigue before blood in the child’s diaper prompted urgent medical intervention.

American Airlines passenger falls ill and vomits on three travellers

A passenger on board an American Airlines reportedly experienced a medical episode mid-flight A morning flight from Philadelphia to Miami was thrown into disarray after a passenger reportedly vomited over three other travellers.

Quick Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew and Rice Minestrone Soup Recipes

As temperatures drop, pressure cookers offer a practical solution for preparing warm, comforting meals quickly. Two featured recipes—a classic beef stew with rice and a hearty minestrone—allow home cooks to deliver flavorful dinners in under an hour using convenient staples like Minute Instant Rice.

Nurosym Wearable Device Reviews: Customer Experiences on Efficacy and Support

Customers using the Nurosym wearable device, which delivers electrical stimulation to the ear to target the vagus nerve, report varied experiences regarding its impact on mental wellbeing. While some users describe significant reductions in anxiety and improved daily calmness, others highlight the company's responsive support when addressing technical issues with the hardware.

Dengue Fever Expands Into High Himalayas as Climate Change Warms Nepal

As Nepal’s mountains warm, disease-bearing mosquitoes are expanding their range into high-elevation areas, bringing dengue fever to densely populated regions that were previously safe. The virus has now reached 76 of the country’s 77 districts, marking a dramatic shift in the geographic footprint of insect-borne illnesses driven by climate change and rapid urbanization.

NHS to test blood screening designed to detect 13 cancers earlier

More than 20,000 NHS patients across England are to be offered pioneering blood tests that could help doctors identify 13 different types of cancer at an earlier stage, potentially improving patients’ chances of successful treatment. The £8.

Seacliff Healthcare Seeks Specialist GP in Thirroul

Seacliff Healthcare, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, is seeking a Specialist General Practitioner to join its team. The practice, situated near Thirroul village station, currently supports five GPs and has capacity for additional medical staff with onsite pathology and allied health services.

India proposes more import entry points for drugs and medical devices

New Delhi The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by adding several inland container depots, a special economic zone and an international airport to facilitate faster clearance and improve supply chain efficiency. The proposed amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, seeks to include additional entry points in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka, as reported by a gazette notification issued by the

Why Pregnancy Cost Estimates Fail: A Family’s $9,000 Surprise

Grace Griffin thought she had calculated her pregnancy expenses accurately until bills exceeded $9,000—more than triple her insurer’s estimate. Her experience highlights a systemic failure in healthcare transparency, as federal rules designed to provide accurate cost predictions remain unimplemented. With maternity billing codes set to change next year, experts urge parents to master insurance details and verify every bill.

Kuwait inspectors destroy 115 kilograms of unverified meat in Farwaniya

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) issued nine violation reports and destroyed 115 kilograms of meat of unknown origin during an inspection tour of food establishments in Farwaniya Governorate, the authority announced on Monday. The tour was carried out by the authority’s Farwaniya food inspection department.

醫管局第二季錄8宗醫療風險警示　呼吸器喉管脫落個案病人離世

醫管局10月30日出版第83期《風險通報》季刊，羅列2026年第二季（4月至6月）呈報的8宗醫療風險警示事件，牽涉5宗遺留工具或醫療物料在病人體內個案，1宗用藥錯誤，以及2宗其他事件。當中，有肺炎長者入院後以非侵入性呼吸器治療，其後呼吸器喉管脫落但警報未響，最後病人病情惡化離世。醫管局2026年4月至6月呈報8宗醫療風險警示事件。（資料圖片）採用非侵入性呼吸器治療　但沒檢查機器警報功能

法國回收15款馬來西亞製超薄避孕套　全歐料涉700萬枚

繼2026年8月緊急回收逾26萬個問題避孕套後，歐洲市場再度驚傳同類產品安全問題。法國競爭、消費和反詐騙總局（DGCCRF）10月30日公布，市面上 15款超薄避孕套存在嚴重製造缺陷，導致使用時破裂或穿孔的風險大增。法國政府已全面實施下架回收，並勒令暫停進口該系列產品一年，估計全歐盟受波及需回收的避孕套高達700萬枚。監管機構調查指出，涉事產品均由一家馬來西亞製造商生產。

學者警告勿以AI取代醫療判斷　急症、改藥及異常報告須求助醫護

學者指出，AI可協助整理健康資訊，但其錯誤回答可能影響醫療決策；出現急症、需要調整藥物或檢查結果異常時，應由醫護人員判斷。

40歲後選配漸進鏡片：雙眼協調、生活需要與個人化數據成關鍵

踏入中年後，近距離視力轉變可能令人看手機或餐牌時需要拉遠距離。選配漸進鏡片除了度數，亦須評估雙眼協調、日常用眼模式、鏡框位置及專業驗配。

Kuwait minister and Blind Association discuss support for visually impaired people

Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Thursday met the chairman and board members of the Kuwait Blind Association to discuss ways to develop services for people with visual impairments and strengthen their empowerment in education, work and society.

CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo Ebola cases rise

As the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with its deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, the neighbouring Central African Republic has tightened frontier controls, with daily checks on the many travellers crossing the border.

香港中風學會推「重視談笑用兵」　每延誤一分鐘損190萬神經元

中風是香港的第四大殺手，現時廣泛使用的中文口訣「談笑用兵」未有包括與平衡和視力相關的警告訊號和症狀，為與英文口號「BE-FAST」互相呼應，香港中風學會主席林肇基醫生在早前活動對大眾介紹最新中風口訣「重視談笑用兵」，重申如出現口號中的症狀，應盡快就醫。中風前兆｜中文口訣仍有不足明日(29日)是世界中風關注日，香港大學李嘉誠醫學院香港大學中風研究組早前聯同香港中風學會及香港中風基金舉行世界中風關注日2026──全民防「風」嘉年華，為市民提供免費健康檢查及多個健康講座，以提升大眾對中風的認識。

偏頭痛不宜強忍　醫生列三步處理方法及七項急症警號

偏頭痛也有可能會有中風風險？有醫生指出，偏頭痛發作時不應強忍痛楚，若發現服藥後仍痛楚依然，就要留意是否伴隨有7大危險警號。

美國調查：47%成年人因壓力減少社交　過半受訪者感到孤立

不少人在踏入職場後開始變得討厭社交，明明下班後未有特別安排，但就拒絕赴約，也遲遲不回朋友訊息，周末也只躲在家中。以為自己只是變得內向社恐？

Swiss Ebola patient repatriated from Nigeria

A Swiss woman diagnosed with Ebola was being cared for in an isolation unit in Geneva on Monday, having been repatriated from Nigeria on a medical evacuation flight.

Bangladesh measles crisis 'warning sign' of other outbreaks: report

Experts have warned Bangladesh that deadly outbreaks of diphtheria, whooping cough and polio could follow an ongoing measles epidemic that has already killed over 1,200 children, according to a report seen by AFP on Monday.

Mother renews anti-bullying appeal a decade after son’s death

Lucy Alexander is renewing her campaign for kindness and stronger school support ten years after her 17-year-old son Felix died following prolonged bullying.

Nigeria widens hunt for possible Ebola cases

Nigeria has widened a hunt for potential Ebola cases, with an additional nine contacts traced, health authorities said Sunday.

Adan Hospital launches catheter-based tricuspid valve replacement programme

The Salman Al-Dabbous Cardiac Center has started a minimally invasive tricuspid valve programme and completed two procedures using the LuX-Valve Plus device.

Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

The first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo began Friday, the head of the World Health Organization said.

Ebola patient in Nigeria is Swiss, had not visited DR Congo: Bern

The Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman, and the wife of a staff member at Switzerland's embassy in Abuja, Bern said Friday.

Emergency nurseries rescue DR Congo's Ebola orphans

A caregiver wore a protective gown and gloves as she bottle-fed a baby -- one of hundreds of children orphaned by the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak.

Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHO

The World Health Organization warned on Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, which has reported the first case in the west of the continent.

Maradona doctor was made 'scapegoat' for his death, Argentine court told

A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat."

Defense in Maradona death trial seeks acquittal of doctor

A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, declared in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat."

Nigeria Ebola case matches DR Congo strain

The Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain behind a major DR Congo outbreak, officials said Wednesday, marking the spread of the deadly disease to points across Africa.

Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients

With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life".

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