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Indian expat dies in Saudi Arabia a day after returning from vacation
Dammam: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 43-year-old Indian expatriate died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after returning to Saudi Arabia from his first vacation in two years, according to philanthropist and social activist Shaji Wayanad. The deceased, Saneer Sirajuddin, had been working as a house driver in the Faisaliya area of Dammam for the past two years.…
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After 60 Years, Scientists Uncover Hidden Brain Pathway Behind Diabetes Drug Metformin
For decades, scientists have debated how metformin, the world’s most widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, actually works. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine reveals a surprising player: the brain. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists found that metformin acts in the brain through Rap1 to control blood sugar. This insight could lead to more precise diabetes treatments. Metformin has been…
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Pharmacy Employee Enforced A Store Policy And Refused The Customer’s Demand To Buy Four Packs Of Medication, So She Walked Out In An Overly Dramatic Way » TwistedSifter
Freepik/Reddit Pharmacy stores implement strict rules for the safety and protection of their customers. This man encountered a customer who tried to buy more painkillers than allowed. He reminded her that she could only buy 2 packs of painkillers, so she tried to negotiate. When his duty manager emphasized their policy, she decided to create a dramatic exit. Read the full…
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LIFE AFTER LIFE: 4 Films at IANDS Conference in Chicago August 27-31 | Chaz’s Journal
Four films about near-death experiences (NDE), shared death experiences (SDE), and related phenomena will be screened at the International Association for Near-Death Studies (“IANDS”) annual conference, August 27-31 at the Hilton in Oak Brook Hills, Illinois, said Janet Riley, the Executive Director of IANDS. The Annual Conference includes four days of education and workshops, and will bring together more than 800 near-death experience researchers,…
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If You Can Only 5 Movies From the 2000s, Make Sure It’s These Masterpieces
The new millennium posed a seismic change for the industry. Following the indie-friendly decade of the ’90s, the 2000s saw the rise of the franchise as the main engine powering Hollywood. The last days of auteurial power stayed behind in the 20th century, as the 2000s instead favored IP and franchise-starters. Superheroes began their steady rise in relevance with movies…
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Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis – a serious complication of diabetes and a leading…
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‘Horrified’ allies, critics condemn deadly strike on journalists in Gaza hospital
Israel’s strikes on a Gaza hospital on Monday drew strident condemnation from both allies and critics, who described their horror at the reported killing of 20 people, including rescue workers trying to evacuate the wounded and five journalists. US President Donald Trump was asked for his reaction to the strike on Khan Younis’s Nasser Hospital by a reporter in the…
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Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “We’re…
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500-million-year-old “squid” were actually ferocious worms
Remarkable fossils found in North Greenland have helped researchers solve a 500-million-year-old puzzle surrounding squid-like ancestors. It was previously thought ancient organisms called nectocaridids, which bear a resemblance to squid, were a type of cephalopod – marine molluscs with tentacles and a prominent head. But scientists, co-led by the University of Bristol, have now shown these creatures are actually an…
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Audio: Health Care Cuts Will Undermine RECA Expansion for New Mexicans, other Downwinders
IPS has done extensive research and analyses on the massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs that are being used to fund huge tax breaks for billionaires and the wealthy under the big, brutal GOP budget bill. There has been little to celebrate about the reconciliation bill that Congress passed in early July. As IPS New Mexico Fellow…
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