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Lemons: A zesty superfood packed with health benefits
Lemons are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and flavonoids, offering immune support, heart health benefits, detoxification and skin enhancement. Originating in Asia, lemons spread globally via trade routes, becoming a staple in medicine and...

Bolivia and Brazil certified free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination: A milestone for trade, health, and food security
June 6, 2025 (PANAFTOSA/VPH-PAHO/WHO) – Bolivia and Brazil have been officially recognized as countries free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without the use of vaccination. The announcement was made during the 92nd General Session of the World...

Brazilian broodstock could boost shrimp resilience
The study, led by Genics in collaboration with the State University of Maranhão, CSIRO, and genotyping partner Weatherbys Scientific, assessed the pathogen load and genetic diversity of a domesticated population of black tiger shrimp from Ceará,...

“Healing Revolution” on BrightU: Urotherapy and chlorine dioxide revolutionizing wellness despite suppression and public mockery
“Healing Revolution” on BrightU: Urotherapy and chlorine dioxide revolutionizing wellness despite suppression and public mockery In Episode 7 of "Healing Revolution," Jonathan Otto explored urotherapy, revealing its historical significance and...

Mexican ship that hit Brooklyn Bridge towed to Brooklyn Navy Yard
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The disabled Mexican ship that hit the Brooklyn Bridge was towed from Pier 36 to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Friday morning. The East River was closed to maritime traffic in both directions between the Manhattan and Williamsburg...

How an Auschwitz Prisoner Saved the Lives of Twins Targeted for Nazi Medical Experiments
Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Nazi Germany’s biggest killing center, a new documentary screening on June 6 focuses on a 29-year-old prisoner who cared for young twins who were subjected to Nazi medical experiments—giving them...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for June 6, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a pivotal session today, driven by a series of domestic and international economic indicators that will shape investor confidence. Key domestic releases, including the Brazilian PPI, IGP-DI Inflation...

Carlo Ancelotti's tenure as Brazil coach off to a lacklustre start with goalless draw against Ecuador
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying match against Ecuador on Thursday was Carlo Ancelotti’s first as Brazil coach since he replaced Dorival Junior, who had been sacked following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of world champions Argentina in March, in...

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Launches Inaugural Stroke Training Summit
The sessions addressed critical aspects of stroke care, including stroke recognition by EMS, neurological assessments in triage, thrombolysis decision-making, and the management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Additional topics included...

‘Brazil must set the example’: Unions, MPs urge Lula to cut ties with Israel over Gaza genocide
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva needs to shift from words to action and break ties with Israel over its ongoing war on Gaza — that is the message coming from a growing number of trade unions, left parliamentarians, intellectuals and...

Health Ministry urges vigilance following WHO’s advisory on new COVID-19 variant
THE Ministry of Health (MoH) is urging the public to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions following a recent announcement from the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, designated...

This Week’s Biopharma News: Argentina’s WHO Exit and Sanofi Acquisition of Blueprint Medicines
Credit: Roche Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines Sanofi intends to acquire Blueprint Medicines in a transaction valued at up to $9.5 billion, comprising $129.00 per share in cash and a contingent value right of up to $6.00 per share tied to...

How Amgen Delivered a New Rare Disease Therapy
“We're excited about this approval, which marks a turning point for IgG4-RD patients who, until now, had no FDA-approved treatment options.” The FDA approved Amgen’s Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) in April, making it the first and only treatment for...

MEXICALI BRIEFS: Pollution citations issuing increase
ENVIRONMENT Pollution citations issuing increase The Mexicali Police Department Ecological Unit has reported a significant increase in the number of citations issued to individuals for environmental violations over the past year. From January to...

£30m+ Brazilian forward who loves Raphinha is open to signing for Leeds
Leeds United have been given a transfer boost as they eye a move for a new Brazilian attacker who has hailed former Whites star Raphinha. Raphinha starring for Barcelona after leaving Leeds Following promotion back in 2020, Raphinha was Leeds’...

Healthcare provider marks year of service provision as NHS partner
CHEC Trafford Park has provided ophthalmology and gastroenterology services to more than 3,800 patients, and completed more than 280 cataract surgeries, since opening in June 2024. Katie Davies, hospital manager at CHEC Trafford Park, said: "It’s...
Planet Fitness offers workout space away from Canadian smoke. What to know
Air quality in Michigan ranges from "moderate" to "unhealthy for sensitive groups" depending on the region. Over 80 Planet Fitness locations in Michigan are participating in the initiative. With Canadian wildfire smoke causing poor air quality...

Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future in doubt as Colombian winger reveals he’s ‘talking to clubs’
The Colombia international has two years left on his current deal and this week the Reds rebuffed an approach from Barcelona, who are long-time admirers, insisting the player was not for sale. However, it is understood there are currently no plans...

S.I. leader fears Trump travel ban will thwart her charity’s mission
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Elissa Montanti wakes up every morning with a nagging sense of fear. With President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries, Montanti is afraid her organization, the Global Medical Relief Fund, will not be able to help all...

Analysis: Tariffs Threaten the Survival of Medically Fragile Children Like My Son
By Jennifer McLelland When I heard the news about President Trump imposing tariffs on almost everything that isn’t made in the U.S., the first thing I did was check the packaging on my son’s medical supplies. My son is disabled. He depends on...