"It took a toll on my body" - Giannis Antetokounmpo shares alarming health update after battling COVID before Bucks training camp

Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the first few days of the Milwaukee Bucks' training camp due to COVID-19. Antetokounmpo caught the illness in Greece and had to recover first before returning to the United States. "The Greek Freak" shared an alarming...

Letters address St. Boniface, health care, shipbuilding and broadband 

Here are this week’s letters to the editor of the Herald Times Reporter. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views. Read more in Opinion: Click here for the latest Opinion headlinesManitowoc landmark ‘must be saved’...

Clinical Features, Treatment Effectiveness and Long-Term Outcomes in Children with Moderate-to-Severe Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated cutaneous disorder that affects approximately 3% of the global population.1 It is broadly categorized into pustular and non-pustular types. Among the non-pustular variants, psoriasis vulgaris...

Minister for civil defence to observe international rescue exercise in Finland

Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 01 October 2025 On 1–2 October, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will observe the Rescue Borealis international rescue exercise 2025 taking place in Oulu, Finland. The exercise was...

Cancer: Daily dose of over-the-counter painkiller can slash risk of disease returning, major study reveals

A daily dose of an over-the-counter painkiller can substantially cut the risk of specific colorectal cancers recurring after surgery, new findings suggest. Swedish researchers have demonstrated that a daily low dose of aspirin can slash the...

Application of the Cognitive Apprenticeship Teaching Model in the Standardized Training of Critical Care Medicine Resident Physicians: A Randomized Clinical Trial

In 1980, the Chinese government recognized critical care medicine as an independent specialty, officially designating it as a clinical medical discipline in 2009.1 From a disciplinary perspective, critical care medicine encompasses systemic...

Tigers Finnish defenceman look to take jump in second season

By JAMES TUBB on October 4, 2025. jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Back for a second season with the Medicine Hat Tigers, the team’s Finnish blue liners hope to improve upon their first seasons. The pair of 19-year-old import defencemen,...

Chattogram’s air, water heavily polluted, studies warn of severe public health risks

Highlights: Pollution cuts Chattogram residents' lifespan by nearly six years Karnaphuli River receives over 5,000 tonnes of waste daily Toxic groundwater contains dangerous heavy metals and chemicals Air pollution causes 102,000 premature deaths...

Jamie Carragher's family life - son's hospital dash, wife's sweet reaction to actress daughter

Jamie Carragher has raised two children with wife Nicola. (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images) Despite a glittering career as a professional footballer, Jamie Carragher is probably now best known for his punditry career with Sky Sports...

COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Prognosis: A Comparative Analysis of Disease-Free Survival Rates in Taiwan

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, echoing patterns from historical epidemics such as the Plague of Athens, the Antonine Plague, and the Black Death, with similar themes of reduced access to preventive...

Medical Bulletin 03/October/2025

Here are the top medical news for the day: New Blood Test Predicts Liver Disease Risk a Decade in Advance: Study Finds A simple blood analysis can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease according to a new study from Karolinska...

Mississippi declares public health emergency over surging infant deaths

A week-old baby lies in a neonatal intensive care unit bay at the Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. [AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley]The Mississippi State Health Department declared a public health emergency in August following a...

New Blood Test Predicts Liver Disease Risk a Decade in Advance: Study Finds

A simple blood analysis can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The BMJ. Researchers have developed a predictive model called CORE that uses routine blood test data...

A switch to heat pumps is crucial for health finds new research

Two main pollutants associated with residential heating and cooling are nitrogen oxides (NOx) which worsen respiratory diseases – and tiny particles, PM2.5 which cannot be filtered by the lungs, and which lead to a range of diseases and risk of...

Remembering Me: Alzheimer’s and the medical breakthroughs of music

Record reporter Robert Williams talks about the personal connection he has to his story on Alzheimer's disease.Mathew McCarthy In the early years, when the first memories started to fade, Siegfried Schranz read and tried to remember. He buried...

Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health challenge globally, with higher prevalence rates observed in developing countries due to limited access to treatment.1 In 2019, the World Health Organization...

Raise a glass to a healthier heart

Obtaining enough plant stanols from everyday foods can be challenging. Magnolia Cholest Care offers a convenient option for those managing their cholesterol, delivering the amount shown to lower LDL levels when consumed as part of a balanced diet....

Health care negotiations ‘should go on while the government is open,' House Republican says

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ‘I have no idea’ how long government shutdown will last, House Democrat says 21:49 Now Playing Health care negotiations ‘should go on while the government is...

Mark Webber praises ‘sensational contribution’ from Red Bull Racing owner Dietrich Mateschitz

Mark Webber believes the role Red Bull Racing team owner Dietrich Mateschitz has had in Formula One for the past 10 years has not received the recognition it deserves. The futures of Red Bull and Toro Rosso, the other F1 team that Mateschitz owns,...

Health and Humor: The benefits of pole walking

by Dr. Frank Bures, columnist Walking with walking poles is actually good for you. Pole walking (PW) is not a new idea, but it was new to me. PW is called Nordic walking, although it doesn’t involve going to Norway or walking from the North to...