General Assembly President urges Europeans to ‘stand up’ for the UN
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From rural margins to media trailblazers: India’s women journalists are rewriting the news
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Melissa Joan Hart dropped 20 pounds by cutting two things in her ‘longevity journey’
Cutting two simple things from her diet helped Melissa Joan Hart shed nearly 20 pounds, she revealed in a recent interview. The actress, best known for her roles in "Clarissa…
Measles outbreak poses risk of ‘irreversible’ brain damage, health officials warn
South Carolina health officials are warning of "irreversible" neurological damage in children as measles-related hospitalizations climb in the state. Of the 876 confirmed…
Ukraine war keeps nuclear safety on a knife-edge, UN watchdog warns
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Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds
Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed. Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that…
Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn
Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including…
Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests
A little-known brain blood vessel disorder could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a preliminary study from the American Heart Association. Cerebral…
Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert
Chicago health officials are warning residents to be alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease after several recent infections were reported in adults across the city. Seven…
75 Hard fitness challenge draws expert warnings as toned-down versions gain traction
An extreme, all-or-nothing fitness regimen is going viral again as millions seek rapid weight loss and mental toughness through its relentless daily rules. But, as health…
Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era?
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Men face hidden heart risk years earlier than women, study suggests
Men are at a much higher risk of heart attacks than women earlier in life, a new study reveals. Researchers at Northwestern University found that men start to develop coronary…
Sleep timing could directly impact chances of heart attack or stroke, study suggests
Adults who consider themselves "night owls" tend to score lower in cardiovascular health assessments and face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. That’s according to a…
Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
Drinking heavily and consistently over an adult’s lifetime could lead to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer by the…
‘We must stand up for our shared humanity – each and every day’: UN human rights chief
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Keeping people warm amid hostilities and harsh winter weather in Ukraine
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