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Abortion in Afghanistan: 'My mother crushed my stomach with a stone'
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» KABUL - When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison."
Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, Hong Kong says after Trump's claims
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/09/2025
» HONG KONG — Paracetamol use during pregnancy will not lead to autism in children, Hong Kong health authorities have stressed, in an apparent rejection of US President Donald Trump's recent claims of a possible link.
Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warned vast amounts more were needed to stave off starvation.
Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks
Published on 11/05/2025
» The pregnancy of a 58-year-old woman in Hong Kong has sparked hopes for older women seeking to have children but also raised concerns about the risks of giving birth later in life.
Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Silent, Deadly Threat
Published on 01/04/2025
» “Aortic valve stenosis” is an often-overlooked condition and a growing health concern in ageing societies such as Thailand. With an increasing elderly population and a rise in age-related valve degeneration, this condition poses a serious threat to public health. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s 2022 report, cardiovascular diseases claimed 70,000 Thai lives — equivalent to eight deaths every hour. Among these, heart valve disease is a key contributor, particularly aortic valve stenosis, which is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 65 and older. As people age, calcium deposits can cause the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing its ability to open fully and thus restricting blood flow.
Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Chinese woman pushed off cliff by husband in 2019 reunites with rescuers
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2024
» UBON RATCHATHANI: A Chinese woman was reportedly pushed off a cliff by her husband in Kong Chiam district in 2019 and miraculously survived with her unborn baby returned to thank four national park officials who rescued her.
New treatments may help with morning sickness
Life, Published on 06/02/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I are ready to expand our family, but I had such bad morning sickness for my whole pregnancy last time that I'm scared. Can you please talk about recent news about what causes morning sickness and if this may lead to a treatment that actually helps?
Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space babies
Published on 14/11/2023
» EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - Climate crises, nuclear Armageddon, or a sudden meteor strike — it’s clear humanity could do with Planet B. But first we need to learn to reproduce safely in space, says Dutch entrepreneur Egbert Edelbroek.
Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of 'virgin birth'
AFP, Published on 28/07/2023
» PARIS - Scientists said on Friday they have genetically engineered female fruit flies that can have offspring without needing a male, marking the first time "virgin birth" has been induced in an animal.