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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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Crisis In Gaza Deteriorates As Palestinians Seen Scavenging In Landfills
Palestinians are suffering on an unprecedented scale, with the situation in Gaza City being described as "horrendous" by Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Palestinian territories.
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Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain
Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating specific neurons in the brain li...
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
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Researchers Discover Brain Region Involved In Control Of Attention
Researchers have linked a brain region to how humans adjust their thoughts and attention when distracted. The link is significant as it provides insights into the cognitive and behavioural adverse effects of a treatment used for Parkinson's sufferers
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Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts
Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.
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Meta Reverses Decision To Remove 2 Israel-Hamas War Videos, Here's Why
Meta Platform's Oversight Board said that the social media company erred in removing two videos depicting hostages and injured people in the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying the videos were valuable to understanding human suffering in the war.
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Pregnant Japan Prisoners Stay Shackled, Newborns Separated: Rights Group
Handcuffs during pregnancy, separation from newborn babies, and insufficient care for elderly inmates are among the abuses suffered by women incarcerated in Japan, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
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"Resentment Towards Name": BJP MP On Action Against Sanjay Gandhi Hospital
In another post on X with a video report of a protest demonstration by the hospital staff, Varun Gandhi said only the 'vision of humanity' can do justice to their suffering, not the 'arrogance of the system'.
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'Hero' Dog Awarded For Saving Life Of Man Who Suffered Heart Attack In Japan
The dog's incessant barking alerted people and staff of the park, who rushed to check what had happened.
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What Are The Risks Of Bird Flu To Humans, Animals? An Explainer.
Countries ranging from the United States and Britain to France and Japan have suffered record losses of poultry in outbreaks of avian flu in the past year.
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On Camera, Dahi Handi Participant Falls To Death In Mumbai
Sandesh Dalvi, a member of the Shiv Shambho Govinda Pathak group, suffered serious head injuries after he fell off a human pyramid formed by 'Govindas' during Janmashtami celebrations at Bamanwadi in Vile Parle
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UK Owes Apology For "Grave Wrong" Of Forced Adoptions: Human Rights Panel
Britain should formally apologise to unmarried mothers who were forced to give up their babies for adoption, according to an official report Friday that gave harrowing detail of the anguish suffered by the women.
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Ukraine President Calls On Pope To Mediate In Conflict With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday on Pope Francis to mediate in his country's conflict with Russia to help alleviate human suffering, nearly one month into Moscow's invasion.
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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Crisis In Gaza Deteriorates As Palestinians Seen Scavenging In Landfills
Palestinians are suffering on an unprecedented scale, with the situation in Gaza City being described as "horrendous" by Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Palestinian territories.
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Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain
Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating specific neurons in the brain li...
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
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Researchers Discover Brain Region Involved In Control Of Attention
Researchers have linked a brain region to how humans adjust their thoughts and attention when distracted. The link is significant as it provides insights into the cognitive and behavioural adverse effects of a treatment used for Parkinson's sufferers
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Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts
Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.
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Meta Reverses Decision To Remove 2 Israel-Hamas War Videos, Here's Why
Meta Platform's Oversight Board said that the social media company erred in removing two videos depicting hostages and injured people in the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying the videos were valuable to understanding human suffering in the war.
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Pregnant Japan Prisoners Stay Shackled, Newborns Separated: Rights Group
Handcuffs during pregnancy, separation from newborn babies, and insufficient care for elderly inmates are among the abuses suffered by women incarcerated in Japan, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
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"Resentment Towards Name": BJP MP On Action Against Sanjay Gandhi Hospital
In another post on X with a video report of a protest demonstration by the hospital staff, Varun Gandhi said only the 'vision of humanity' can do justice to their suffering, not the 'arrogance of the system'.
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'Hero' Dog Awarded For Saving Life Of Man Who Suffered Heart Attack In Japan
The dog's incessant barking alerted people and staff of the park, who rushed to check what had happened.
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What Are The Risks Of Bird Flu To Humans, Animals? An Explainer.
Countries ranging from the United States and Britain to France and Japan have suffered record losses of poultry in outbreaks of avian flu in the past year.
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On Camera, Dahi Handi Participant Falls To Death In Mumbai
Sandesh Dalvi, a member of the Shiv Shambho Govinda Pathak group, suffered serious head injuries after he fell off a human pyramid formed by 'Govindas' during Janmashtami celebrations at Bamanwadi in Vile Parle
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UK Owes Apology For "Grave Wrong" Of Forced Adoptions: Human Rights Panel
Britain should formally apologise to unmarried mothers who were forced to give up their babies for adoption, according to an official report Friday that gave harrowing detail of the anguish suffered by the women.
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Ukraine President Calls On Pope To Mediate In Conflict With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday on Pope Francis to mediate in his country's conflict with Russia to help alleviate human suffering, nearly one month into Moscow's invasion.
