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April 25, 2025

Pakistan's Health Ministry Seeks Cancer Registry Data

Pakistan's Health Ministry is moving towards a formal agreement with NADRA to create a national cancer registry. The National Institute of Health Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to catalyse the creation of this registry. Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that the bill has been sent for legal review and the government supports its objectives. A broader initiative is also underway to develop a centralised national health data system by integrating medical records with national identity cards. The committee approved several bills, including the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to address gaps in postnatal mental health care, and the Islamabad Healthcare Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to standardise healthcare costs.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359430/govt-nadra-preparing-national-health-system

April 25, 2025

Parents Protest Meta Over Social Media Deaths

More than three dozen grieving parents, including those whose children died from cyberbullying, fentanyl-laced pills, sextortion scams, or suicide-glorifying content, held a vigil outside Meta's New York City headquarters, demanding change and protesting the company's profits. The parents, who have filed lawsuits against Meta and other social media platforms, flew in from across the US and as far as the UK to express their outrage over the deaths of their children, with some as young as 11 years old.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/grieving-parents-march-to-meta-ny-headquarters-demanding-change

April 25, 2025

Parents Protest Meta Over Social Media-Linked Child Deaths

More than three dozen grieving parents, including those whose children died from cyberbullying, fentanyl-laced pills, sextortion scams, or suicide-glorifying content, held a vigil outside Meta's New York City headquarters, demanding change and protesting the company's profits. The parents, who have filed lawsuits against Meta and other social media platforms, flew in from across the US and as far as the UK to express their outrage over the deaths of their children.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/grieving-parents-march-to-meta-ny-headquarters-demanding-change

April 25, 2025

Robyn Willis on Conflict-Free Relationships Through Common Ground

Some couples may not experience conflicts, with a recent interview by Robyn Willis suggesting that finding common ground can be key to avoiding disagreements.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/we-re-trying-to-find-something-to-fight-about-is-it-possible-some-couples-don-t-fight-20250424-p5lu2o.html

April 25, 2025

Selena Gomez Named Billboard Latin Woman of Year

Selena Gomez, a 32-year-old actress and singer, will be honored as Woman of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event on May 1. She believes it's essential to speak out about mental health issues, even if it means facing criticism. Gomez shared her initial reaction to opening up about her struggles with mental health, stating that being vulnerable was scary and she didn't want people to think she was a victim. By sharing her story, she hopes to help others and contribute to the changing conversation around mental health.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1305003-selena-gomez

April 25, 2025

Sleep Duration Affects Brain Structure and Performance

A study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University found that even small differences in sleep duration can impact brain structure, activity, and performance on tasks. Clinical neuropsychologist Barbara Sahakian notes that getting a good night's sleep is crucial during young adulthood. The study also revealed that better sleepers had lower heart rates, indicating improved health, while poorer sleepers had higher heart rates.

https://www.ndtv.com/science/study-links-extra-15-minutes-of-sleep-to-improved-cognitive-function-in-adolescents-8254345#pfrom=home-ndtv_science

April 25, 2025

Tampa Mom Confronts Man Who Threatened Daughter

A mother in Tampa, Florida, took drastic action after learning that a man threatened her nine-year-old daughter, Sincere, who was selling candy at their neighborhood doorstep. The threat was posted on a community Facebook group by Tyler Chambers, who shared an image of the girl after she rang his doorbell on April 14.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14644297/mom-response-homeowner-shoot-girl-doorstep.html

April 25, 2025

Trauma History Can Now Be Key Evidence

A court ruling suggests that proof of intellectual deprivation can be used as a sole basis to establish insanity, in addition to evidence related to the time before or during the commission of a crime. This decision could potentially expand the scope of acceptable evidence in insanity cases, allowing for consideration of factors such as childhood trauma or mental health conditions that may have contributed to an individual's actions leading up to the offense.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/26/legal-advice/test-in-appreciating-defense-of-legal-insanity/2099534

April 25, 2025

Tyson Foods Faces Backlash Over Workplace Harassment

A major corporation has been found to have a significant problem with workplace bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment, with 39 complaints filed over the past three years. Despite this, only 13 individuals faced disciplinary action, and one employee was ultimately let go. The company's handling of these issues has raised concerns about its commitment to creating a safe work environment.

https://deadline.com/2025/04/bbc-employees-keep-jobs-sexually-harass-colleagues-1236376541/