February 7, 2026

Houston Doctor Indicted for Falsifying Liver Transplant Records, 3 Patients Die

A Houston doctor faces federal charges for falsifying medical records that blocked liver transplants for five patients. Three patients died, while two received transplants elsewhere. Dr. John Bynon denies wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges.

February 7, 2026

US Sends $6M Food Aid to Cuba Amid Crisis, Sparks Energy Blockade Claims

The US announced $6 million in food aid for Cuba's eastern region, hit by Hurricane Melissa, while Cuba accuses the US of an 'energy blockade'. Tensions rise as aid delivery faces scrutiny.

February 7, 2026

Early-Day Immunochemotherapy Nearly Doubles Lung Cancer Survival Time, Study Finds

A new study reveals that giving immunochemotherapy before 3pm nearly doubles lung cancer patients' progression-free survival and boosts overall survival by 70%. Experts call it a simple, cost-free treatment tweak with big promise.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Medical Council to Set Time Limits for Complaints After 15-Year Delay

Hong Kong plans to fix its Medical Council's slow complaint system with set time frames. This follows outrage over a 15-year delay in a medical blunder case that disabled a child. The authority will also add more diverse doctors and lay members. Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau promises a bill soon to boost trust and standards.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Toddler Falls Ill from Tainted Nestlé Milk Formula; 390 Aptamil Cans Recalled

A one-year-old girl in Hong Kong may have been poisoned by Nestlé infant milk formula. Authorities ordered a recall of 390 Aptamil formula cans due to a toxin scare, with about 50 children reported unwell.