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Psychiatrists issue guidance on coping with emotional toll after Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has urged individuals and families affected by Cyclone Ditwah to prioritize their mental well-being. In a statement...
Stress, medication disruption increase cardiac risk for cyclone survivors
Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe has warned that the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies can increase by around 40% following sudden...
Debt, job pressure take heavy toll on Sri Lankans’ mental health
Financial strain and relentless pressure to succeed are taking a growing toll on the mental health of Sri Lankans, experts warn. A recent...
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe weeks after standing up to the pageant’s organizer
Fátima Bosch, 25, was named the winner of the 74th annual Miss Universe competition in Bangkok on Friday morning local time (Thursday night...
More Sri Lankan teens taking up smoking at 14–15
Smoking among Sri Lankan schoolchildren is on the rise, with many starting as early as 14 or 15, a Specialist Respiratory Physician said....
Survey finds high rates of drug use among Sri Lanka’s transgender sex workers
Up to 30% of transgender sex workers in Sri Lanka are reportedly addicted to drugs, including ice, heroin, marijuana, and alcohol, the Trans...
Sri Lanka records significant rise in HIV infections
Sri Lanka is witnessing a worrying increase in HIV infections, with men accounting for the vast majority of new cases, the National STD/AIDS...
Sri Lanka’s high antibiotic use fuels dangerous rise in antimicrobial resistance
Sri Lanka’s consumption of antimicrobial medicines is “significantly higher” than that of developed nations, driving a surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that health...
