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- 1Hospitals in Ethiopia see surge in war-wounded as fighting resumesβEthiopia: Hospitals see surge in war-wounded patients as fighting resumes
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.
- 2Three Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Studentβ3 Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/italy
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia of kidnapping Giulio Regeni, the Cambridge doctoral student tortured and killed in Egypt in 2016. The verdict is the first judicial outcome in a case that strained relations between Italy and Egypt for years and has drawn attention from human rights groups and Italian media.
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A new report highlights that patients increasingly search the internet for health information before contacting doctors or medical services. Commentators say the trend reflects growing reliance on online symptom checkers and health websites, raising questions about the accuracy of self-diagnosis and whether it delays or encourages people to seek professional care.
- 4Documentary on Gaza enjoys rare successful theatrical runβΒ« β¦ the film is on a successful theatrical run, a rare feat for a documentary on this subject matterβ¦ Β»β£β£β£ π Β· https://w
A documentary about Palestine, reportedly featuring an American doctor, is drawing audiences in cinemas during a successful theatrical run β an uncommon achievement for a film on this subject. Social media users sharing the news are framing it alongside ceasefire advocacy and broader support for Palestine, treating the film's box-office performance as a meaningful cultural moment for the cause.
- 5Federal judge blocks four-year limit on international student visasβΌFederal judge blocks ruling limiting F-1 visa international students to 4 years
A federal judge has blocked a government rule that would have limited F-1 student visas to four years, a change that would have forced many international students to leave the United States before finishing longer degree programmes, including doctoral studies. The ruling preserves the existing system, which allows students to remain for the duration of their studies. Universities and international students had opposed the limit, warning it would deter enrollment and disrupt research.
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Military doctors have completed their deployment and returned home from South Sudan, where they served as part of Vietnam's contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations. The homecoming has drawn widespread attention and congratulations, with viewers praising the medical personnel for their service abroad and the country's growing role in international peacekeeping missions.
- 7Six babies born with measles in Pennsylvania, doctors sayβDoctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles
Doctors in Pennsylvania report that at least six infants have been born with measles, an unusually high number that points to gaps in adult immunity. Babies cannot receive the measles vaccine until around 12 months of age, leaving newborns reliant on herd immunity and maternal antibodies. Health officials are expected to urge adults, especially those planning families, to check their vaccination status as the outbreak draws national concern.
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Doctors Without Borders reports that escalating violence in Somalia is preventing people from reaching health care. Armed conflict and insecurity are disrupting medical services, leaving civilians with limited access to treatment at a time when needs are growing. The organisation is calling attention to the worsening humanitarian situation.
- 9Frequent cannabis use linked to more severe epilepsyβFrequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
New research reported by Medical Xpress suggests that people with epilepsy who use cannabis frequently may experience more severe symptoms. The findings run counter to the common perception of cannabis as a potential treatment for seizures, adding nuance to an ongoing debate among doctors and patients about medical cannabis use.
- 10Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits for Mental HealthβWhy Museums Matter for Mental Health and Well-Being. Doctors are prescribing gallery visits. Care homes are receiving mu
Museums are being woven into formal health care, with doctors prescribing gallery visits, care homes receiving museum collections, and people living with dementia taking part in mobile museum sessions built around Eurovision classics. The approach reflects growing evidence that cultural engagement can ease loneliness, support memory and improve well-being, turning museums into tools for public health rather than just places to view art.
- 11Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutinyβMissouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
- 12Common Blood Pressure Drug Chlorthalidone Recalled Over Dissolution Testingβfda chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall
A recall of chlorthalidone, a widely prescribed blood pressure medication, is drawing attention after reports linked it to FDA dissolution testing failures. Dissolution testing checks whether a pill dissolves properly in the body, so failing tablets may not deliver the intended dose. Patients are advised not to stop taking their medication suddenly and to consult a pharmacist or doctor about alternatives.