Healthcare news — October 26, 2026

6 publications

1. SocietyMiddle EastHealthcare

   Oct 26, 2026, 18:50 UTC

   

   Human Remains Found in Rhine; Homicide Suspected

   Several bags containing human remains, including a leg, were discovered in the Rhine River near Stein, Switzerland. Police suspect homicide and believe the victim may have been an asylum seeker. Witnesses are sought.

   6 sourcesSee all sources
2. SocietyHealthcareWhite-collarFraud

   Oct 26, 2026, 18:49 UTC

   

   Racist Attack in Trappes: Suspect's Schizophrenia Diagnosis

   Kevin T., the suspect in the racist attack in Trappes that left one dead and five injured, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was undergoing medical treatment. His custody was initially lifted for psychiatric reasons, but later resumed. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.

   28 sourcesSee all sources
3. WorldNorth AmericaEarthHealthcare

   Oct 26, 2026, 16:20 UTC

   

   Nigeria Ebola-Free After Patient's Evacuation

   Nigeria has been declared free of Ebola after the evacuation of an infected patient and their husband to Switzerland. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed this development, marking the end of Nigeria's first Ebola outbreak in over a decade.

   8 sourcesSee all sources
4. SocietyWeatherHealthcareMental Health

   Oct 26, 2026, 13:58 UTC

   

   Madras High Court Allows Late-Term Abortion Due to Foetal Abnormalities

   The Madras High Court has allowed a pregnancy termination beyond the 24-week limit due to severe foetal abnormalities. The court ruled that the mother has the right to decide against bringing a severely impaired child into the world. The case involved a couple whose request for termination was initially rejected by a medical board. Medical scans revealed significant brain abnormalities, including agenesis of the corpus callosum and ventriculomegaly, which posed a high risk of intellectual disability, epilepsy, and developmental delays.

   2 sourcesSee all sources
5. SocietyEarthPublic HealthHealthcare

   Oct 26, 2026, 07:13 UTC

   

   Shamonda Virus Pandemic Unlikely, Says Virologist

   Vladimir Oberekom, a virologist and head of the Department of General Biology and Genetics at Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, has stated that the Shamonda virus is unlikely to cause a pandemic similar to COVID-19. He cited the low probability of such an event and noted that serious pandemics occur approximately once every ten years.

   4 sourcesSee all sources
6. SportsPublic HealthHealthcare

   Oct 26, 2026, 01:36 UTC

   

   Smiling Regularly Boosts Mood and Health

   Regularly cracking a smile may not only enhance your mood but also positively impact your overall health, according to experts. Research supports the 'facial feedback hypothesis', which suggests that smiling can influence emotions. Smiling can affect brain chemicals like endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, and lower heart rates during stressful tasks. However, the effect of smiling varies across cultures.

   12 sourcesSee all sources