A ‘healthy addiction’: sea saunas make waves in Ireland
By Peter MURPHY DUNGARVAN, Ireland (AFP) - For Sharon Fidgeon, a regular visitor to Ireland's increasingly popular beach saunas, her…
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Health
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
GENEVA, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in…
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Japan doctors sue Google Maps over ‘punching bag’ reviews
By Tomohiro OSAKI TOKYO, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring…
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Human cases of bird flu ‘an enormous concern’: WHO
The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans,…
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Women’s bodies being turned into ‘battlegrounds’: UN
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Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
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Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson’s in clinical study
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How period tracking could boost performance of female Olympians
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Japan dietary supplement maker probes five deaths
TOKYO, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - A Japanese drugmaker said on Friday it is investigating five deaths potentially linked to…
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Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April
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