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Health notes: a single HIV shot, Louisiana's ALS research and a bilingual scholarship recipient
The Advocate - Louisiana
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A single shot at birth may shield children from HIV for years, study finds A new study led by Tulane researchers and featured in Nature magazine shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer yearslong protection...
Science Jerusalem Post New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Yahoo News
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For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land. Plants – their leaves, fruit, and other parts – have served as mankind’s medicine cabinet for thousands of years. For...
BM Health: What’s the prescription?
Bangalore Mirror
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For people with ADHD, medication can reduce risk of accidents, crime, suicide Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 7 per cent of children and 2.5 per cent of adults. ADHD causes...
The ‘Nordic diet’ can help you lose weight and prevent heart attacks — stock up on these foods
New York Post
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August 16, 2025
Forget the Mediterranean — the land of snow and salmon is serving up a fresh way to eat that gives your heart a healthy boost. A growing body of research suggests the Nordic diet can help trim your waist, tame your cholesterol levels and keep your...
Sweden: Two people injured near mosque during Friday prayers in Orebro; probe launched
Mint
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August 15, 2025
Two people were injured on Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the Swedish city of Orebro, police said in a statement, adding that the case was being investigated as attempted murder. Both victims were taken to hospital, a police spokesperson...
This heart-healthy diet has a Nordic twist
The New Zealand Herald
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August 16, 2025
What is the Nordic diet? Similar to its southern cousin, the Nordic diet prioritises fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean proteins and fatty fish. The main difference is that it highlights food native to the Nordic region,...
USA Hockey Wins Hlinka Gretzky Cup For First Time Since 2003, Beats Sweden
FloHockey - Texas
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August 16, 2025
For the first time since the tournament has been known as the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, the United States has won the premier summer U18 international tournament. Team USA beat Sweden 5-3 in a thrilling final to claim the first summer U18 championship...
Swedish Journalists' Union Organizes Protest Against Israel's Killing of Colleagues in Gaza
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Swedish Journalists' Union Organizes Protest Against Israel's Killing of Colleagues in Gaza Stockholm - Saba: A number of journalists in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, protested Thursday evening against Israel's assassination of their colleagues...
Researchers discover overlooked factor that could protect cities from pandemics: 'A substantial effect on reducing health risks'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 16, 2025
"Greater levels of resilience." by Tina DeinesAugust 16, 2025 A new study has found a link between access to public and mass transit and greater resilience in the face of infectious disease threats. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary...
Sweden: Two people injured near mosque during Friday prayers in Orebro
Mint
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August 15, 2025
Two people were injured on Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the Swedish city of Orebro, police said in a statement, adding that the case was being investigated as attempted murder. Both victims were taken to hospital, a police spokesperson...
Medicine Hat Tigers players guaranteed to play for gold at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
CHAT TV
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August 15, 2025
Canada has defeated Finland 5-3, Switzerland 9-1, and host Czechia 5-0 so far. Battling their Tigers teammates will be forwards Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll and Noah Davidson with Team USA. Both players also not finding any issues getting on the...
Sweden mosque shooting LIVE: Gunfire erupts as 'explosions' heard at Friday prayers
The Mirror
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August 15, 2025
Horror gunshots and explosions have been heard at a Friday prayer service as a mosque in Sweden as the public have been warned to stay away from the scene. At least two people have been shot as a desperate manhunt for the gunman has been launched....
Newcastle miss ‘greedy’ Isak’s clinical edge against Villa — even if fans don’t
The Times
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Sometimes a manager cannot help but issue a wry smile. As Eddie Howe reflected on a performance from his players that he was proud of, he added that it was just goals that were missing. “Which is unfortunate timing, really, from my perspective,”...
Keely Hodgkinson Reveals Medical Setback That Would’ve Never Allowed a Track & Field Career
Essentially Sports
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August 16, 2025
Keely Hodgkinson stood on the track in Silesia on Saturday with the weight of 376 silent days behind her, then tore through the 800 meters in 1:54.74, a world-leading mark and a new meet record. “It’s been a long time – over a year – since Paris,”...
Newcastle miss ‘greedy’ Isak’s clinical edge against ten-man Villa — even if fans don’t
The Times
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Ten minutes before kick-off there was warm applause in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal legend and Aston Villa fan, who died last month. Then we saw a new, huge banner unfurled proclaiming “no limits to our dreams” and depicting Unai Emery...
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One dead in suspected gang-related Orebro shooting, Swedish police say
Gulf Daily News Online
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One man was shot dead on Friday in the Swedish city of Orebro in what was likely a gang-related crime, police said. A second man was injured in the attack, near the Orebro Mosque, and taken to hospital. Police declined to comment on the extent of...
McKenna Institute: Health care’s burning platform and an opportunity to seize
Telegraph-Journal
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August 16, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick TJ Comment Columnist Global instability, shifting federal priorities, aging population, influx of newcomers colliding with fewer dollars for health Published Aug 16, 2025 • Last updated 10 minutes ago • 3...
Why a healthy skepticism of the ‘experts’ is essential
Washington Examiner
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August 16, 2025
In his concurring opinion in United States v. Skrmetti, Justice Clarence Thomas took direct aim at the modern expert class — those credentialed voices and bureaucratic leaders who assure the public they know what is best, only to pivot, obfuscate,...
AC Milan star ‘jets into Scotland to undergo medical at Premiership club’ as transfer fee and sell on clause revealed
The Scottish Sun
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August 16, 2025
AC MILAN star Marko Lazetic is reportedly set to land in Scotland on Saturday as he looks set to sign for Aberdeen. The 21-year-old striker could help boost the Dons front line after firing blanks in their opening two Premiership matches against...
Shooting near Swedish mosque kills 1
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Shooting near Swedish mosque kills 1 BERLIN -- A shooting Friday near a mosque in central Sweden left one person dead and one injured, and police said they believe it was linked to gang violence. The shooting took place in the parking lot outside...