Study finds macaques avoid feces but eat grapes near waste
Researchers in a recent study observed that macaques display germ-avoiding behaviors similar to humans when selecting food sources.
Category: Health
India lowers cancer drug prices following Supreme Court ruling on markups
The Indian government announced price cuts for 137 cancer medicines after the Supreme Court ruled that high markups constitute extortion.
WHO warns hospitals in Yemen face critical supply shortages
The World Health Organization reports that health facilities in Taiz, Yemen, are suffering from severe lack of essential medical supplies on 22 October 2026.
Kilcoy man wears pink to lobby for regional cancer care
An 85-year-old man from Kilcoy in Queensland wears pink daily to advocate for better cancer care in regional Australia.
AbbVie hidradenitis suppurativa drug lutikizumab shows promise but falls short of market expectations
AbbVie announced on Thursday that its experimental therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa succeeded in a late-stage trial though results did not meet market expectations.
Yale study finds public health programs rewire social networks in Honduras
A Yale-led study reveals that an educational program in rural Honduran villages fundamentally altered the social fabric of the communities involved.
Friend launches GoFundMe for sick dog while family enjoys overseas holiday
A financially comfortable friend set up a crowdfunding page to cover veterinary costs for their ill pet while traveling abroad.
Parents in Coventry describe daily struggles with dressing children who have autism
Parents in the Coventry and Warwickshire area report that putting on clothes causes frequent meltdowns for some children with autism.
NUMS hosts breast cancer awareness event in Islamabad
The National University of Medical Sciences organized a breast cancer awareness event in Islamabad on October 22.
Ultrasound-guided saline injection offers lasting relief for carpal tunnel patients
Researchers at the Radiological Society of North America report that a 15-minute ultrasound-guided hydrodissection procedure helped 63 patients avoid surgery in October 2026.