Healthcare news — September 18, 2026

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1. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareMental Health

   Sep 18, 2026, 19:31 UTC

   

   Debby Ryan Reveals Life-Altering Brain Injury

   Former Disney star Debby Ryan disclosed on Mythical Kitchen's Last Meals that she suffered a 'life-altering brain injury' a few years ago after multiple concussions. She described herself as a 'migraine warrior' and detailed her struggles with the condition. Ryan was out of commission for six months and underwent neurological rehab. She noted that 'some things did not come back' after the injury.

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2. SocietyMiddle EastHealthcare

   Sep 18, 2026, 12:25 UTC

   

   Newlywed Engulfed in Flames During Honeymoon Barbecue in Darjeeling

   A newlywed woman suffered severe burns when she was engulfed in flames during a barbecue session at a private resort in Sitong, Darjeeling. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the woman sitting near the barbecue when a man poured liquid onto or near the fire, causing it to flare up and send a fireball towards her. The husband has demanded action and filed a First Information Report (FIR).

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3. SocietyHealthcareSafetyUnions

   Sep 18, 2026, 10:36 UTC

   

   151 Detainees on Hunger Strike, Health Status Stable

   Over 150 detainees at the Research Prison Podgorica are on a hunger strike, which began on September 1st due to poor living conditions and long detentions. The number of participants has grown since the first day, with 151 currently on strike. The Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sanctions (DIK) and the United Nations Information Service (UIKS) have confirmed that the detainees are receiving continuous medical care, with health status monitored regularly and found to be stable.

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4. WorldPharmacologySci PolicyPublic HealthHealthcare

   Sep 18, 2026, 10:06 UTC

   Russian Drugs Show Promise in Treating Adolescent Obesity

   Russian pharmaceutical company 'Geropharm' has presented promising results from clinical trials of its drugs 'Semaglumet', 'Semaglutide Next', 'Sedjaro', and 'Semavik Next' for treating adolescent obesity. The trials involved around 800 children aged 12-17 with II-III degree obesity. After six months of therapy, participants showed an average weight loss of approximately 20%, transitioning from severe obesity to a healthy weight range. There was also a decrease in associated chronic diseases and an improvement in lifestyle. The drugs are expected to be available for treating this condition in teenagers by 2027.

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5. SocietyHealthcareDefenseFraud

   Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 UTC

   

   Ex-Syrian Official Sentenced to 60 Years for Assad-Era Torture

   Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian military official, was sentenced to 60 years in a US federal court for ordering and participating in the torture of detainees during Bashar al-Assad's rule. The 74-year-old former colonel oversaw Adra Central Prison between 2005 and 2008.

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6. SocietyHealthcareJusticeFoodSkills

   Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 UTC

   

   15 Students and Vice-Principal Fall Ill Due to Suspected Food Poisoning

   Fifteen students and a vice-principal fell ill after consuming suspected contaminated leftover food from a private event at the vice-principal’s home in Sangareddy, Telangana. The students were treated at Sadasivpet Government Hospital, while the vice-principal was shifted to Sangareddy District Government Hospital after the condition worsened. Health and education authorities are investigating the suspected food poisoning incident.

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