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Philippines feud escalates as lawmakers vote to impeach vice-president

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Virma Simonette & Joel Guinto BBC News, Reporting from Manila and Singapore Getty Images Sara Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds The Philippines’ parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte has been accused of misusing

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What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

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I sit on an ethics review committee at the Albany Med Health System in New York state, where doctors and nurses frequently bring us fraught questions. Consider a typical case: A 6-month-old child has suffered a severe brain injury following cardiac arrest. A tracheostomy, ventilator and feeding tube are the only treatments keeping him alive. These intensive

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US military plane carrying deported Indians lands in Punjab

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Soutik Biswas and Samira Hussain BBC News, Delhi and Amritsar Getty Images The US military plane in Amritsar, where authorities say they have put in place measures to process deportees A US deportation flight carrying about 100 Indian nationals accused of entering the country illegally has landed in the state of Punjab. The military aircraft,

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Is Inflammation Behind Your Health Issues? 10 Symptoms To Watch Out For

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There have been talks about inflammation lately, associating it with weight gain. Inflammation is a natural response by the body to protect itself from harm, such as infections, injury, or toxins. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to a wide range of health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and more. Many

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Can one get cervical cancer even after menopause? Here’s the truth

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Despite the common misconception that cervical cancer primarily affects younger women, medical experts stress the importance of awareness, screening, and prevention amongst women approaching menopause. As women age, the risk of developing cervical cancer can still persist, and many may not realize that they remain vulnerable even after menopause. Regular Pap smears, HPV testing, and

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The financial toxicity of cancer care in India

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“Sir, I don’t have the money for the test,” said Vijay, a low-income lung cancer patient from Hyderabad. His oncologist replied, “Without the money, he has only a few months left.” The test — a 12-gene next-generation DNA sequencing panel — could have guided a life-saving treatment plan. Genomics-informed precision medicine, or targeted therapy, offers

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The U.S.’s exit from WHO, a chance to reshape global health

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On January 20, 2025, the United States government issued an executive order to withdraw from membership of the World Health Organization (WHO). This has raised apprehensions that reduced funding for WHO would impact the functionality of the organisation. However, as the executive decision by the U.S. government has already been made, it is time to

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