WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

Although COVID-19 no longer causes the widespread disruption seen during the global health emergency, the virus continues to hospitalize and kill people across Europe and neighbouring regions. Studies led by the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirm that people who receive timely booster doses are far less likely to develop severe disease, require intensive care…

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A ring with an extra carrot ends decades-long mystery for Alberta couple

A ring with an extra carrot ends decades-long mystery for Alberta couple

“It’s a miracle.” That’s how Janet Cockwill describes the “remarkable” discovery her grandson made when digging in her carrot patch just south of Arrowwood, Alta., in September. The story started in 1969 when Robert Cockwill asked for her hand in marriage. “I took a grain advance from the wheat board and I spent half of…

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As H3N2 sweeps across Canada, what to know about flu’s heart attack risk – National

As H3N2 sweeps across Canada, what to know about flu’s heart attack risk – National

It’s more than just a bad cold: influenza can also raise your risk of a heart attack shortly after an infection, medical experts are warning as the H3N2 strain spreads rapidly in Canada. At the same time, flu season is coinciding with another risk factor for heart attacks – shovelling snow. “Any time you get…

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The ultimate guide to making your favourite Christmas savouries with a splash of spirit

The ultimate guide to making your favourite Christmas savouries with a splash of spirit

This festive season, tables will be spilling over with cranberry-flavoured cocktails, hot-buttered rum and toddies, and traditional winter fare that warms both, the hearth and heart. But, what if you took a spirited detour from the bar, and actually cooked with spirits? From adding dark rum to chicken wings to creating a sumptuous vodka sauce…

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Run to celebrate the heritage of Karnataka

Run to celebrate the heritage of Karnataka

Come November 2, and Bengaluru’s Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Road, commonly known as NICE Road, will transform from a congested stretch of tarmac to an ode to Karnataka’s glorious past. The reason? The Hoysala Hustle, a run that celebrates the history and legacy of theState, described by the organisers, Bhasin Sports, as “a carefully designed…

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The anti-trend shift transforming India’s New Year’s party dressing

The anti-trend shift transforming India’s New Year’s party dressing

Every December, the familiar cycle returns — predictions, palettes, and the quiet dread of “What am I going to wear for New Year’s Eve?” It is a cultural reflex by now: Will sequins reign again? Will black dominate, or will everyone pivot to maroon, olive, Champagne or silver? For years, the very concept of party…

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5 exercises that can help reduce belly fat in women over 50

5 exercises that can help reduce belly fat in women over 50

Bicycle crunches duplicate pedaling movements, which target both upper and lower abdominal muscles and oblique muscles, to create a more defined waistline. Position yourself to lie down while placing your hands on top of your head, then perform shoulder elevation followed by knee-to-elbow movements, that mimic cycling motion. 12-15 per side, 3 sets. The exercise…

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UnitedHealth Group releases results of independent audit

UnitedHealth Group releases results of independent audit

UnitedHealthcare sign is displayed at its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Friday released the first results from a sprawling independent audit of its business practices and committed to a wide range of steps to track and implement improvements in three specific areas. The health-care…

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Cancer drug combination overcomes treatment resistance in new study

Cancer drug combination overcomes treatment resistance in new study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don’t respond to traditional treatments, according to new research. A team at Oregon Health and Science University made the discovery by analyzing samples from more than 300 patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML. More than 20,000…

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New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO

New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO

Influenza and other respiratory viruses are surging, Dr Wenqing Zhang, Unit Head for Global Respiratory Threats at the Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Threats Management of the World Health Organization (WHO) told reporters in Geneva, and this year is marked by “the emergence and the rapid expansion of a new AH3N2 virus subclade”. The new…

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