YSR Congress collected over 1 crore signatures against privatizing medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, to be submitted to the Governor on Dec. 18.

Biffy Clyro's James Johnston won’t tour in 2026 due to mental health and addiction issues; Naomi Macleod will replace him.

New Zealand forms a 10-member advisory group to reform its aging care system by mid-2026.

Illinois extends health insurance enrollment to Dec. 31 for Jan. 1 coverage, due to federal subsidy uncertainty.

Sonia Gandhi demands doubled funding for frontline women workers amid staffing and pay shortages.

UK bans weight-loss drug ads on social media for misleading claims and safety risks.

NHS warns UK patients to avoid grapefruit with certain meds due to serious health risks.

Wales’ NHS faces crisis due to underfunding in prevention, with officials urging action to tackle root causes like poverty.

Drone deliveries of medical supplies are being tested in Traverse City to improve urgent rural healthcare access.

Pakistan faces a severe water crisis: only 47% have safe drinking water, causing 53,000 child deaths yearly and stunting 44% of children.