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Health Minister K. Muraleedharan inaugurates new academic and technology initiatives at Kerala University of Health Sciences in Thrissur on Friday (July 31, 2026). | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan on Friday (July 31, 2026) inaugurated four major initiatives at the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) here, including the university’s first on-campus academic programme, an MSc in Medical Bioinformatics.The Minister also dedicated a medicinal plant garden established with financial support from the National Medicinal Plants Board and technical assistance from the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). He also launched a YouTube channel for public health awareness…

Ever find yourself turning on the TV out of habit rather than intention? There’s nothing wrong with relaxing in front of your favorite show now and then, but it’s easy for hours to disappear without realizing how much time has passed. Those hours could be spent learning a new skill, connecting with loved ones, improving your health, or simply doing something that brings you genuine joy. The good news is that replacing even a portion of your screen time with meaningful activities can have a big impact. You might discover a new hobby, make progress toward an important goal, or…

Life is short, and it’s here to be lived. I recently received a thank you email from a reader named Hope. She said our articles helped motivate her through an arduous recovery process following a serious car accident last year. Although her entire story was both heartbreaking and inspiring, this one line made me pause and think: “The happiest moment of my life is still that split-second last year when, as I laid crushed under a 2000 pound car, I realized my husband and 9-year-old boy were out of the vehicle and uninjured.” Dire moments like that force us to…

Social Security recipients have entered the three-month stretch that will determine how much their benefits increase in 2027, but the first official piece of that calculation is still days away.The latest projection from The Senior Citizens League estimates that next year’s cost-of-living adjustment will be 3.8%, holding steady from the organization’s previous forecast. That would be a full percentage point above the 2.8% COLA applied in 2026 and the largest increase since benefits rose 8.7% in 2023.Assessing Tax Obligations: Easy Calculations for W2 EarnersA 3.8% adjustment would add approximately $73.62 to the average benefit used in the group’s forecast, raising…

REMBAU: The Health Ministry aims to finalise the workplace mental health policy draft by September or October, once engagement sessions with ministries, agencies and other stakeholders are completed.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the engagement sessions would involve the Human Resources Ministry, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) and the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).He said the timeframe would allow the ministry to develop a comprehensive policy and guidelines aimed at creating a conducive, safe and harmonious working environment.”We are looking at a timeline of around September or October to give…

DiscussionGood implementation is crucial for successful interventions, however, in implementation science, evaluation remains challenging.23 This paper describes the reach, effectiveness, implementation and evolution of an accredited HPE programme in sports medicine in Qatar.The HPE programme significantly grew and improved since its inception in 2016. Specifically, and based on attendance and number of CPD credits assigned, the programme’s reach expanded. Measuring effectiveness, the content of the CPD activities aligned well with their learning objectives. In addition, participants on average reported perceived improvements in their clinical performance based on CPD activities. While a small percentage of participants indicated perceived barriers to changing…

From knife-crime prevention to mental health support, grassroots football is being taken seriously as a tool for social change, and local clubs say the results are already visible Leicester Nirvana FC’s Ivan Liburd has seen first-hand what grassroots football can do for young people at risk of being drawn into serious crime. When local authorities asked if he would take on a young person with a history of carrying knives as part of a pilot scheme, Liburd agreed to let him help with Saturday morning training sessions. “He was a habitual knife carrier who had been caught with a knife…

Heat pump installation – Efficiency Maine The rapid adoption of heat pumps in the United States is becoming little short of a revolution, such that these clever HVAC devices in a few years will effectively replace previous systems. Indeed of all new homes built last year, 46% were completed with heat pumps, just 1% below other more recognizable systems like water boilers, gas furnaces, and air conditioners. Heat pumps use the process of changing a liquid to a gas and back again to cool and heat air that’s pumped into the house or building they service. They generate substantially fewer…

Seniors who have been anxiously awaiting news of the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t have to wonder much longer. We’re now just over two months away from the official announcement date, and the final numbers needed for the calculation will trickle in over the next few weeks. Recent projections give us a clue about where the 2027 COLA might wind up, and it’s a bit of a good news/bad news situation for seniors. Your checks will definitely get a boost, but it might not give you the breathing room you were hoping for. Image source: Getty Images. Expect…

US President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas in Gaza.