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Drink more water to slim down? Science says hydration could be your secret weight-loss ally
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a tweet on October 24, urged people to drink more water to fight obesity, in view of the growing obesity and overweight crisis in India. “Proper hydration plays an important role in weight...
IPMC, Executive Chairman Hari, celebrated at Ghana Business Awards 2025
Accra, Oct 26, GNA- IPMC has been crowned Technology Group of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Business Awards in recognition of its pioneering role in driving digital transformation across Ghana and West Africa. The company’s Executive Chairman, Amar...
Fewer Memphis students are showing up to mental health assemblies. This state law may be to blame.
MSCS Mental Health Director Donna Goings said attendance at suicide and bullying prevention trainings fell by two-thirds last year. That’s because most students don’t return parent permission slips required by a 2024 state law.
Experts call for mental health support for first responders
It says in the 2024/25 financial year, 54 officers took their own lives part of a seven-year total of 300. Experts examined the findings of an exploratory study which looked into the mental health status of first responders. The research, which...
Health research: An emerging strategic priority for Malta
Malta has always recognised that investment in knowledge and research is an investment in our people. In our national Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3), health and cancer were identified as priority areas for the country. Today, this vision is...
From Aspiring Priest To Political Titan: Sen. Ndoma-Egba Reflects On A Life Of Service
1 Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, a stalwart of Nigerian politics and law, shared an intimate and compelling narrative of his life and career in public service on the “The Exchange” podcast, hosted by Femi Soneye, revealing surprising personal details...
Khasru renews call for political unity to restore democracy through elections
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday called upon all political parties to work together to restore a democratic order in the country through the upcoming national election rather than resorting to street violence or...
Greater Accra RCC commissions Wellness Centre to promote health, productivity
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has commissioned a Wellness Centre to promote preventive health and enhance productivity among its staff. The facility, located within the...
Nell Nolan: Catholic Community Foundation; Magic in the Moonlight; Tulane Business Forum
On a recent Thursday evening, all roads led to socializing on three separate fronts, thanks to the Catholic Community Foundation, Magic in the Moonlight, and the Tulane Business Forum Reception. Congratulations and glad-handing abounded. Largesse...
'Indicator species' quail essential for monitoring rangeland health
Quail are considered an indicator species for healthy rangelands and grasslands. Grasslands, the habitat for quail, are rapidly disappearing. Support for hunting impacts conservation funding derived from license and supply sales. This is the...
Cambridge Science Centre highlights AstraZeneca’s 10 years of support
Cambridge Science Centre is celebrating a decade-long partnership with global drug company AstraZeneca – a collaboration that has enabled and inspired thousands of children across the region to explore the wonders of science, technology,...
Senator Tongogara demands clarity on disease-related deaths and national health strategy
Senator Angeline Kumbirai Tongogara has questioned the government's approach to reducing morbidity and mortality rates caused by both communicable and noncommunicable diseases. She raised the issue during a parliamentary question-and-answer...
France Calls Recognition of Palestine a ‘Moral Duty and Political Necessity’
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com In an exclusive interview with Al-Ayam and and The Daily Tribune, the French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Eric Giraud-Telme, affirmed that France’s official recognition of the State of...
NHAI Concessionaires Holding Work Orders Prior To March 2024 Don't Need Environmental Clearance For Earth Extraction: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) concessionaires holding valid work orders issued prior to March 21, 2024, do not need to obtain separate Environmental Clearance (EC) for extraction, sourcing, or...
Why the Political Blame Game Starts Moments After a Shooting
Since Columbine, more than a quarter century ago, high-profile shootings have sparked national debate about what laws, if any, could have prevented the bloodshed, and the place of guns in society. Over the years, these tragedies have also inspired...
Business Roundtable CEOs release roadmap to revitalize American manufacturing
How to use beetroot the way nutritionists recommend for maximum health benefits
Beetroot isn’t just a colourful addition to your plate; it’s one of nature’s most nutrient-rich powerhouses. Packed with nitrates, folate, iron, potassium, and antioxidants, this humble root can transform your energy, improve heart health, and...
Turkey likely to be barred from joining Gaza stabilisation force by Israel amid political tensions
Turkey is expected to be excluded from the multinational Gaza stabilisation force following Israel’s objection to its participation Turkey is likely to be excluded from the 5,000-strong stabilisation force planned for Gaza after Israel made clear...
Gambling addiction is fuelling a silent mental health crisis in South Africa
Gambling is a silent but destructive epidemic that is fast becoming a crisis in South Africa. The most recent financial year saw South Africans spend R1.5 trillion on gambling activities, up from R1.1 trillion the previous year. The ease and...