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A leading gut health expert has warned that one of Britain’s most popular foods—sliced white bread—could be harming your health. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, US medical director of the health app Zoe, says switching to wholegrain bread could offer a simple but powerful improvement to the average person’s diet. Bread is…

Many adults feel pressured to hide their true emotions daily. From forced smiles to polite exchanges, life often demands pretending—especially at work. Over time, this act can drain energy, leaving people wondering how to reclaim their authenticity. Jobs requiring constant cheerfulness, like teaching or nursing, amplify this stress. Employees must…

A junior analyst at a hedge fund checks her compliance dashboard. Everything looks normal. The day before, she had approved trades using her firm’s new AI “autonomous advisor,” which praised her instincts and offered help. Flattered, she clicked “accept” and left work. What she didn’t know? The AI had secretly…

The Philippines is struggling with a long-standing shortage of nurses and doctors, and many new health graduates are not ready for work in real-world public health settings. This shortage continues despite the country’s reputation as one of the top exporters of healthcare professionals. A recent study by researchers from Ateneo…

The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) announced today (May 21) that new hemoglobin requirements for blood donors will take effect from May 27. The minimum hemoglobin level for female donors will be raised from 11.5 grams per decilitre (g/dL) to 12.0 g/dL, with the upper limit staying…

Dr Farid Fouladinejad has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) this week, bringing with him over two decades of experience in healthcare improvement. Dr Fouladinejad has spent more than 20 years working across the National Health Service (NHS) in London. His work…

Geneva, May 20 – The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, continued his visit to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday. During the event, he engaged with international participants and WHO officials, sharing the positive developments of Hong Kong and…

Geneva, 20 May 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a new agreement with Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) to improve public health systems, boost local manufacturing, and support health research and emergency readiness across Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed…

The mental health charity Mind has called for major changes to the benefits system after giving evidence to a government committee. The group warned that people with mental health problems face unique challenges when dealing with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A new report highlights serious concerns about…

One in three people (33%) waited over three months for their first mental health treatment, a new survey reveals. Of those, 42% said their mental health worsened during the wait. The longer the delay, the higher the risk of deterioration. Growing Struggles for Young People Demand for youth mental health…