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Global birth registration reaches 77%, but 150 million children still unregistered – UNICEF

A new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that global birth registration reaches 77%, b...

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Herpes infections affect 846 million people worldwide

Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this ...

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Caris Life Sciences Publishes Large-Scale Study Demonstrating the Critical Role of Next-Generation Sequencing in Microsatellite Instability Testing

The study demonstrates high concordance between next-generation sequencing-based MSI and immunohistochemistry-based MMR ...

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Bridgeport Bar man pleads guilty in August shooting

WATERVILLE — Ruben Garcia-Ramirez, 31, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 in connection to a gang-related drive-by shooting in Augu...

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 13th ANNUAL BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE INNOVATION SUMMITTM

Join industry leaders and professionals for the premier business architecture event March 18-20, 2025...

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Architects chosen for new Negev hospital

The winning firm is Rubinstein Ofer with Canadian architects Tye Farrow....

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After 2024 Losses, Hardball Democrat Lawyer Marc Elias Vows to Fight Back in '26 and '28

Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias had a rough election. Several of his clients, notably Kamala Harris and Pennsylvan...

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ taint rural California drinking water, far from known sources

Juana Valle never imagined she'd be scared to drink water from her tap or eat fresh eggs and walnuts when she bought her...

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Ayurveda for mindful healing: Tips to manage stress in an overworked world

Is stress draining your energy? Calm your mind and body with these Ayurvedic stress relief hacks...

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ADHD or Something Else? One in 4 Adults Are Self-Diagnosing

Whether you suspect you have ADHD or you truly have it, you can set your brain up for success by addressing foundational...

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IDEAYA Announces Agenda for Investor R&D Day Webcast on December 16, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDYA), a precision medicine...

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Grocery TV and Hy-Vee Partner to Power One of the Largest In-Store Retail Media Networks in U.S. Grocery

The partnership makes it easier for brands to reach millions of shoppers with digital advertising in more than 400 retai...

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Former Montana health staffer rebukes oversight rules as a hospital ‘wish list’

A former Montana health department staffer who described himself as the lead author of legislation to scrutinize nonprof...

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Opinion: Dry Eyes To Cataracts, Symptoms And Treatment Options For 5 Common Eye Problems

Dr Kruti ShahProblems with vision are among the most common health issues in the world today. However, many of these con...

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How to start a skincare routine if you have no clue, according to dermatologist

Beauty trends come and go, but taking care of your skin is always in. Before you welcome 2025, do your skin a favour and...

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Penn Medicine partners with Mark Cuban’s pharmacy company to source generic medications for retail locations

Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs...

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Caution urged on Ozempic and Wegovy 'quick fix' for alcoholics

As new research suggests those taking GLP-1 drugs have fewer hospitalisations for alcoholism, a leading specialist warns...

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5 Simple Ways To Use Inhalers And Nebulizers Safely

Inhalers and nebulizers play a key role in delivering medication to the lungs, making it easier for people with breathin...

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Could bird flu trigger another pandemic?

The deadly bird flu variant H5N1 is spreading more widely than ever before. In March, the virus began spreading among da...

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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia strike toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

Rescuers were working Wednesday to find people under the rubble of a building destroyed in a Russian attack the day befo...

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New Jersey is considering banning sales of diet and muscle building pills to minors

This comes after a similar law went into effect in New York — the first in the country....

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GatedTalent Launches AI-Driven Interview Simulation Tool, Empowering Job Seekers with Cutting-Edge Preparation Technology

BASINGSTOKE, England, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GatedTalent, a product of publicly listed Dillistone Group Plc, has ...

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Mega Matrix Announced that Action-Packed Revenge Drama "License to Wed and Kill" Premiered on FlexTV on December 10

SINGAPORE, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Inc. ("MPU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: MPU), today announced...

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Could Vitamin D Be the Secret to Ageing Gracefully? Expert Explains Its Power Beyond Strong Bones

Vitamin D is vital, especially for seniors. Expert reveals its role in bone health, muscle strength, immunity, and preve...

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Malaria cases up again in 2023, African children worst hit, WHO reports

LONDON (Reuters) : There were around 11 million more cases of malaria in 2023 than in 2022, up to an estimated 263 milli...

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Govt bans foreign travel of officials

The government has issued new directives aimed at curbing foreign travel by public officials, discouraging such trips ex...

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Cricket star who was found guilty of match fixing opens up about the devastating effect it had on his relationship with his daughters

The Kiwi batter was handed 11 life bans from the sport after he admitted to being complicit in 18 breaches of the Englan...

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Ariana Grande's 'favorite fruit' that can boost gut health and slash risk of cancer

The Wicked star has previously sung the praises of one fruit in particular, saying she eats it 'every day' - and it has ...

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Dizal Announces Positive Pooled Data of Sunvozertinib in EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Resistant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Published in Lung Cancer

Sunvozertinib, as a single agent, demonstrated promising antitumor activity and favorable safety profile in heavily pret...

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Feds sue South Carolina over mental health living conditions. McMaster calls it 'political.'

The Department of Justice is suing South Carolina over how it treats mental health patients, claiming it violates their ...

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Bird flu suddenly got serious in 2024, infecting dozens of people

People in multiple US states tested positive for bird flu this year, raising concerns about the pandemic potential of th...

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How Nigeria can achieve 2035 TB target – Tinubu

Idowu Abdullahi The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has listed sustained investment, innovative strategies, among others as ...

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10 Yoga Poses Beneficial During Winter Season

As winter rolls in, we often face colder temperatures, shorter days, and a dip in our energy. To keep the winter blues a...

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Driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management

Hannah Beckett from Crown Workforce Management, looks at driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management....

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New report shows Carer's Allowance debt rockets to £250 million

Outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has risen to more than £250 million, up by £100 million on six years ...

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Mum's novel rockets to top of Amazon chart after viral tweet

A mum's novel has topped the Amazon sales charts thanks to kind-hearted social media bookworms who spotted her joy at se...

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How to watch the 'spectacular' Geminid meteor shower in the UK this week

The Geminids are visible from December 4–20, but the peak is December 14–15....

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Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 50 best products of 2024 revealed by Which?

Still looking for Christmas gift inspiration? Which? has unveiled its top 50 best products of the year...

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Young drivers risk £200 fine as 'extremely concerning' number admit breaking the law

The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel is six penalty points and a £200 fine...

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Changes to pension payments this month - how to tell if you will be affected

Recipients of DWP benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will also see changes to ...

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60% of affected children missed polio vaccines: official

A health worker administers polio drops to a child during a door-to-door poliovirus vaccination campaign on the outskirt...

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Maha kumbh 2025: Authorites eye slew of world records at world's biggest religious show

The 2025 Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj aims to set four Guinness World Records. These include the largest synchronized swe...

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Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

TORONTO — Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead ...

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Examining the factors that play into the high rate of insurance denials

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Miranda Yaver, a health policy scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, who offers insights...

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Group seeks increased funding to eliminate malaria in Gombe

Chima Azubuike The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition, has urged local government areas in Gom...

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The latest advance in understanding the gut-brain connection

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the ...

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Cineworld to close cinema as part of 'restructuring process'

Cineworld has said it will shut another six of its cinemas following a major restructuring process...

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Man assaulted and robbed outside petrol station

A man was robbed and assaulted outside a petrol station....

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Sick system: 'More seriously ill patients than ever before'

'Numbers show the cracks in the system are widening.'...

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I supported Facebook’s mass exodus ... until my birthday rolled around

I rarely miss Facebook. But when I jolt awake at 3am realising it was my mum’s birthday the day before, and I missed i...

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Study reveals shocking levels of cancer-linked pesticides in imported food - and the fruit that's most affected

A total of 46 pesticides with links to cancer had been detected on food imports to Britain as of the end of last year, t...

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Woman lost 17 kg with this intermittent fasting diet plan: Here's everything she ate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack

Intermittent fasting is a diet that requires you to fast during certain hours of the day or days of a week. Here's the d...

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NI dad died after chaotic cancer journey – waiting nine months to see GP amid misdiagnosis: ‘I had no idea what to do’

A grieving Co Down woman who lost her husband in September after he was misdiagnosed has bravely put the spotlight on pa...

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USAID, Chioma Akpotha partner on new film to tackle malnutrition

Justice Okamgba The United States Agency for International Development has partnered with Nollywood icon Chioma Akpotha ...