World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard

World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard

The prevalence of undernourishment in the region declined to 6.4 per cent in 2024, down from seven per cent in 2023, marking a significant improvement, according to the report. This progress translates into 25 million people escaping hunger in just one year. Progress is uneven, however, with nearly 80 per cent of people living in…

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Ned’s Wish helps retired police and military dogs across Canada

Ned’s Wish helps retired police and military dogs across Canada

From the moment they are weaned as puppies, police and military dogs start training for their life of service. They learn to track missing children through dense bush, search aircraft for explosives, and run head first towards danger. Police dogs are far more than companions. They are highly trained working officers and their work is…

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The Wegovy weight loss pill could come to Canada. What we know – National

The Wegovy weight loss pill could come to Canada. What we know – National

The company behind the Wegovy pill, the first-ever oral medication for weight loss in adults, says it could be coming to Canada if an application currently with federal health officials gets approval. That comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the once-a-day pill, Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk said in a statement…

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Christmas in Coimbatore: Traditions, food, and festive vibes

Christmas in Coimbatore: Traditions, food, and festive vibes

The stars of Puliakulam At Preethi’s Unique Fancy House in Coimbatore | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M S Vincy is seated within a tiny galaxy of stars in Puliakulam. Her roadside shop at a street corner, some distance from St Antony’s church, is lit up by Christmas stars and lights. “There are stars in paper and plastic,…

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Women’s World Cup Dr Harini Muralidharan, team India’s doctor speaks about the victory and her experience

Women’s World Cup Dr Harini Muralidharan, team India’s doctor speaks about the victory and her experience

Dr. Harini Priyadharshini Muralidharan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the night of November 2 when South Africa was 53 anxious runs away from a shot at the Women’s World Cup, Nadine de Klerk who was at the crease, tossed a ball that India’s Deepti Sharma had bowled. Silence ensued. That was until Harmanpreet Kaur…

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Ready for a better year ahead? Experts weigh in on the habits to drop in 2025 and the ones to build in 2026

Ready for a better year ahead? Experts weigh in on the habits to drop in 2025 and the ones to build in 2026

The new year is almost here, along with that comes the usual conversation of new beginnings and resolutions. Then begins the tussle between willpower and letting go. It can be overwhelming to decide what habits to pick and what to ditch, especially if you have a rapidly crumbling resolve. We speak to experts who tell…

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7 Electrolyte drinks that keep you hydrated, energised, and aid faster recovery |

7 Electrolyte drinks that keep you hydrated, energised, and aid faster recovery |

Hydration is vital for overall health, physical activity, and quick recovery, where water alone may not be enough, especially in cases of heavy exercise, hot weather, and illness. But electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium help maintain hydration levels and facilitate proper muscle function. Sports drinks are popular, though they are commonly loaded…

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FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk

FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk

The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, Nov. 24, 2025. Tom Little | Reuters The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk, a landmark decision that health experts…

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Celebrity health battles in 2025: Kim Kardashian, Billy Joel face challenges

Celebrity health battles in 2025: Kim Kardashian, Billy Joel face challenges

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chronic and fatal diseases do not choose favorites, as many celebrities faced health scares in 2025. From cancer diagnoses to neurological complications, below are five celebrity health battles that stood out this year. No. 1: Kim Kardashian, brain aneurysm Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm…

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Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in

Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in

Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, like ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics at the second World Health Organization (WHO) summit dedicated to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM), taking place in India this week.   While most WHO member States report that 40 to 90 per cent of their populations use traditional medicine, a meagre one per cent…

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