New AI-powered portable X-ray machines to help early detection and treatment of TB in the Philippines Posted April 26, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. This year’s slogan is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ Medics diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippine…
Kenyan flower industry in ‘dire’ situation as sales plummet during Middle East war Posted April 25, 2026 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens to cripple Kenya’s floriculture sector as growers now report up to $1.4million in weekly losses. Following the attack on Iran by …
Singing brings joy to people with neurological conditions in Amsterdam Posted April 19, 2026 At a gathering in Amsterdam, support for people with neurodegenerative diseases comes in the form of song. The “singing circle” is run by opera singer Maartje de Lint at the landm…
People “bathe” in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle Posted April 18, 2026 For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And so, the Raleigh, North Carolina, woman treated …
Paralympians cope with warmer conditions as the IOC considers moving the Games earlier in winter Posted April 12, 2026 At the Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops. One skier lamented “tropical” conditions, and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow…
Restaurants providing less food to reach more customers Posted April 11, 2026 The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with littler, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake F…
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds Posted April 5, 2026 Climate change’s rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how h…
A new recruit joins a team of bloodhounds built for searches Posted April 4, 2026 The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs, and an amazing knack for finding people. Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds w…