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Cubans turn to free community pharmacies as medicines grow scarce

Info News | 2026-10-11, 12:34

HAVANA (AP) — Every Thursday and Sunday at noon, dozens of people gather outside an apartment building in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. Laura Mendoza comes downstairs, checks their names against a list and hands out medicine they requested through WhatsApp.

Old dogs could teach Alzheimer’s researchers new tricks

Jamaica Observer | 2026-10-11, 12:33

MOST people know someone with Alzheimer’s disease. When I was growing up, my grandmother struggled with dementia, and I saw firsthand how difficult that was for our family. That experience was one reason I became a neurotoxicologist who studies how misshapen

Restoring sight, reclaiming roots

Jamaica Observer | 2026-10-11, 12:33

FOR consultant ophthalmologist Dr David Burton, the decision to give back to Jamaica came from an experience he had 20 years ago while he was on an internship at the Kingston Public Hospital. In 2006, he had travelled to Jamaica as part of the GraceKennedy

World Health Summit 2026: Berlin Becomes Global Meeting Point for the Future of Health

no EC Rutland Herald | 2026-10-11, 11:51

The World Health Summit (WHS) 2026, the leading platform for global health, brings together more than 4,000 participants from 130 countries in Berlin and tens of thousands more online from October 11 to 13. Under the theme "From Crisis to ...

12 dead, 309 hurt in Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport

Naharnet | 2026-10-11, 11:42

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition blamed the

Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Naharnet | 2026-10-11, 11:42

Donald Trump called for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections. Trump, whose Republicans face dim prospects in

Putin tells Trump about Iran's position on peace deal

Naharnet | 2026-10-11, 11:42

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held

'Son of Hezbollah official' is one of two held over Dahr al-Baidar explosives

Naharnet | 2026-10-11, 11:42

Lebanese authorities arrested two suspected Hezbollah members accused of secretly transporting half-a-ton of explosives, a judicial source confirmed to AFP. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men were caught Thursday

Promised palliative care in Cyprus cannot wait until 2030

CyprusMail | 2026-10-11, 11:42

After losing her mother to a “a rare and fatal” neurological illness, Mariyana Rakova knows better than most the sometimes appalling levels of palliative care offered by the state. Her mother Rayna Christodoulou died earlier this year aged 71 after undergoing

Scientists discover hidden drainage route at the back of the eye

The News International | 2026-10-11, 11:36

Scientists discover hidden drainage route at the back of the eye Within minutes of being placed at the back of a mouse's eye, fluorescent tracers reached nearby lymph nodes. The result points to a drainage route scientists did not know existed, and it

6 high-fiber fall foods for better gut health, recommended by a GI doctor

NBC Bay Area | 2026-10-11, 11:12

Taking care of your gut health doesn’t have to be complicated or involve fancy supplements. It often boils down to a simple habits, including eating more fiber every day and diversifying your plant food sources, according to Dr. Trisha Pasricha,

Health care shouldn’t be another job: Abels

Foster's Daily Democrat | 2026-10-11, 11:09

Running a small business calls for long days, careful planning and a willingness to solve problems. As the owner of MrSippy BBQ in Rochester, I understand that hard work comes with the job. But getting the health care we need should not require that same

No Lump Or Sign: Routine Check-Up Detects 5mm Breast Cancer In 70-Year-Old

NDTV | 2026-10-11, 11:06

Following excision, specimen mammography confirmed the lesion was completely removed, and a frozen-section examination showed no evidence of residual disease at the margins. Mrs. Sarala recovered... ...

Walk to End Alzheimer's raises funds to save lives

no EC The Lufkin News | 2026-10-11, 10:56

The 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's filled Cotton Square in downtown Lufkin Saturday evening. ...

Dr Amir Khan issues Ramipril warning in 'investigated for angina' message

The Mirror | 2026-10-11, 10:48

The NHS GP discussed the issue after a listener contacted him about the commonly taken medication ...

New weight loss jab could 'target belly fat' as well as drop number on the scale

The Mirror | 2026-10-11, 10:48

Research has shown the jab could cut fat around the internal organs and in the liver ...

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

no EC Hastings Tribune | 2026-10-11, 10:47

12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say ...

Service increases access to mental health support

BBC News | 2026-10-11, 10:47

The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem. ...

Can festive overeating raise your blood sugar? Doctor explains what you need to know

Hindustan Times | 2026-10-11, 10:41

From mithai to festive feasts, here’s how one week of overeating can affect your blood sugar. | Health ...

Health Wrap Episode 54 discusses Nobel 2026, brain research and healthcare access

The Hindu | 2026-10-11, 10:38

The episode explores optogenetics, experiments involving human brain tissue in mice, and barriers to healthcare access arising from social discrimination and poor infrastructure ...

Menopause Could Be An 'Under-Recognised' Suicide Risk Factor, Expert Says

Huffington Post | 2026-10-11, 10:32

When researcher Dr Olivia Hendriks worked in crisis care at an NHS mental health service, she noticed a little-discussed trend: women’s suicide risk appeared to change across their reproductive lifespan. Dr Hendriks said she wasn’t given any training in what

15 Wholesome Activities That Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

Huffington Post | 2026-10-11, 10:32

Cosy season is here, and if you’re wondering how to make the most of those long dark evenings over the winter, you might want to take note from researchers studying cognitive decline. Prof Paul Little, Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of

California faces unlikely tax revolt amid billions in illegal immigrant healthcare costs

Fox News | 2026-10-11, 10:29

As California grapples with soaring Medi-Cal costs — including billions spent on healthcare for immigrants without legal status — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic