Ugandan Health Authorities

Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say

Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning

Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers. People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion used ChatGPT to plan blast, authorities say

The soldier who authorities believe blew up a Cybertruck on New Year's Day in front of the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas used artificial intelligence to guide him about how ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?

Wired - Jan. 7

Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details

It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Hawaii governor: RFK Jr. 'could actually damage the health of our nation terribly'

Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green (D) warned that President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services could “damage” the nation’s health. “The ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy

From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Kash Patel’s Maga kids’ book is embarrassing. I should know – I’m a children’s author

The Plot Against the King, a thinly veiled take on the ‘stolen’ 2020 election, has a few hits and lots of misses. You don’t have to agree with someone’s politics to appreciate their writing. Roald ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Withings unveils health mirror and advanced blood pressure monitor

Withings, a connected health company, has expanded its cardiovascular products with BPM Vision, an advanced blood pressure monitor.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Simone Biles opens up about mental health, Tokyo Games and her ‘forbidden Olympic closet’

The Olympic gold medalist says she hid away her leotards and other items from the 2020 Games.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - Jan. 7

Biden visits New Orleans as authorities give new details about planning of New Year's attack

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in New Orleans on Monday to meet with the families of those killed in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. The visit comes as authorities ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds

Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relatives

Financial Times - Jan. 7

‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear as Palestinian Authority battles militant groups

PA seeking to prove it will be able to handle governing the Gaza Strip when the war there ends. Amid the echo of gunfire and explosions, 23-year-old Mariam picked her way through puddles on the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Eli Health introduces Hormometer to test your hormones on a smartphone

This is how smart your smartphone is getting. Now it will be able to analyze your saliva and do a real-time hormone test.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

New Orleans attack latest: Authorities probe attacker's 'radicalization' process

The suspect in the truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens on New Orleans' Bourbon street on New Year's had traveled to Egypt in 2023 for about a month.

ABC News - Jan. 5

Impoverished authors are told they should do it for the love. Try saying that to a dentist | Gareth Rubin

The average income for a writer is now £7,000. For our sake and the country’s, we need financial assistance. This week will be like A-level results week for authors, but with added economic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024

The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...