44 h. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

Sport

50 h. ago Premier Doug Ford warns Ontario scientists doing medical tests on dogs to 'stop before I catch you'

Premier Doug Ford warns Ontario scientists doing medical tests on dogs to 'stop before I catch you'  CBC

Events

3 d. ago If you're on statins you MUST ask your doctor for this vital test, or risk hidden organ damage: DR MARTIN SCURR

I switched statin after 25 years of simvastatin. The complications from the change have left me with lasting organ damage. Why aren't people on the medication monitored with blood tests?

Events

3 d. ago Doctor warns common medication could put patients at risk of organ damage

I switched statin after 25 years of simvastatin. The complications from the change have left me with lasting organ damage. Why aren't people on the medication monitored with blood tests?

Events

5 d. ago ‘A deadly scheme’: Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites

Investigation based on visual evidence, bullets, medical records and testimony appears to show sustained pattern of Israeli shootingsWarning: includes images of blood and graphic scenesEhab Nuor, a 23-year-old barber, lies flat on the sand behind entangled metal, hiding from heavy machine-gun fire, as hundreds of Palestinians scramble away, carrying backpacks in which they had hoped to collect food. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago F1 driver smashes up car in crash during testing and rushed to medical centre

Alpine F1 ace Franco Colapinto was taken to the medical centre after he smashed up his car during testing at the Hungaroring, leaving the front of the car mangled

Events

3 w. ago Tim Dowling: the dog is destroying the lawn, but I need to catch her red

I spend all afternoon watching the dog. Then an email pings and I turn to read it. When I turn back, the dog is gone and there’s a new hole in the lawnShortly after its first birthday, the new dog suddenly starts digging giant holes in the lawn. I don’t know why I imagined a year would be a cut-off point for a dog developing new unwanted behaviours. Why shouldn’t an adult dog find a hobby?Anyway, these giant holes represent one of the key challenges of canine training: encouragement is easy; discouragement is hard. It’s easy to teach a dog that peeing outside is good. It takes a lot longer to teach it that peeing inside is bad. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Donald Trump 'undergoes medical testing' after swelling and bruising on hands

Donald Trump sparked major concern with both supporters and critics – but not for international relations this time – after snaps of the president revealed huge bruising and swellings across his hands

Politics