Why Sweden going smoke-free may not be such good ‘snus’
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov 7, 2023 (AFP) - Sweden is poised to become Europe's first smoke-free country largely thanks to the…
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Climate change and filthy water drive disease in Iraq
By Hayder Indhar with Laure Al-Khoury in Baghdad AL-AYYACH, Iraq, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - A worried Iraqi father points…
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US states accuse Meta of profiting ‘from children’s pain’
By Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - Dozens of US states on Tuesday accused Facebook and Instagram…
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Bird flu detected in Antarctica region for first time
PARIS, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - Bird flu has been detected in the Antarctica region for the first time, according…
6 months ago
Philippines health insurer hacked: What we know
By Pam Castro, with Qasim Nauman in Seoul MANILA, Oct 9, 2023 (AFP) - Hackers have stolen the personal data…
7 months ago
Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction
WASHINGTON, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - Drugs like Ozempic, which have become increasingly popular for losing weight, heighten the risk…
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UN: One in 10 babies worldwide born preterm, with risks of complications
Every year, millions of babies are born prematurely. In 2020, an estimated 13.4 million babies were born early, with nearly…
7 months ago
Climate change worsens Bangladesh dengue outbreak, with record deaths
By Shafiqul ALAM DHAKA, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - In the crowded fever ward in Bangladesh's Mugda hospital, every bed…
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France to hold crisis meetings on bedbug ‘scourge’
By Sami ACEF with David COURBET in Marseille PARIS, Oct 3, 2023 (AFP) - The French government said Tuesday it…
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Nobel-winning mRNA pioneer Weissman now wants to defeat Covid forever
By Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, Oct 2, 2023 (AFP) - From developing a one-and-done coronavirus shot to overcoming misinformation and global…
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