Tag: over-the-last
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Children in Boko Haram-hit northeast Nigeria face death from hunger unless aid arrives soon: UN
Tens of thousands of children in northeast Nigeria will die of malnutrition this year unless they receive treatment soon, the United Nations said on Friday after reaching areas of the country previously cut off from aid by Boko Haram violence. Over the last year Nigeria's army, aided by troops from neighbouring countries, recaptured most of…
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Dozens of University of Michigan students complain of norovirus symptoms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the norovirus outbreak after more than 100 students living in university housing complained of vomiting and diarrhea over the last several days, the school said in a statement. “We believe that this number does not reflect the actual extent of the illness, as students are generally…
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Pope presses Mexican president on corruption and drugs
By Philip Pullella and Gabriel Stargardter MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis called on Mexico's government on Saturday to fight endemic corruption and drug trafficking and he then prayed with thousands before the icon that unites the country – the Virgin of Guadalupe. Corruption is deeply ingrained in Mexico, and President Enrique Pena Nieto, his…
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U.S. probes misconduct allegation at VA hospital in Cincinnati
Federal officials are investigating an allegation of misconduct at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, the latest problem for a scandal-plagued agency that has become a punching bag in the Nov. 8 presidential election campaign. The Department of Veterans Affairs on Saturday confirmed the latest investigation but provided no details about the allegation. “VA…
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Noise harder on children than adults, hinders how they learn
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the cacophony of day care to the buzz of TV and electronic toys, noise is more distracting to a child's brain than an adult's, and new research shows it can hinder how youngsters learn.
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In war on Zika mosquito, Brazil vows worry-free Olympics
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Saturday launched a door-to-door “war” on mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, vowing they will not jeopardize the Rio Olympics in August. “The situation does not compromise the Olympics,” Rousseff said as she joined soldiers in a nationwide campaign to teach citizens how to fight the outbreak. Rio de Janeiro…
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Decrying graft, Pope to tour poor, violent corners of Mexico
By Lizbeth Diaz and Simon Gardner MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his first visit as pontiff, and will also head to the northern border to address the plight of migrants trying to reach the United States. More than 100,000 people have…
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A Science-Backed Way to Develop Incredible Self-Control
By Rina DeshpandeAs many of us start the year with aims for healthier lifestyles, we are faced not simply with the creation of new habits but also with the management of temptation.Over the last decade, a surge of research has emerged in science publications about the psychological and physiological benefits of ancient Eastern mindfulness…
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New produce safety rules aim to prevent illness outbreaks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Friday outlined new produce safety rules designed to help prevent large-scale, deadly outbreaks of foodborne illness like those linked to fresh spinach, cantaloupes, cucumbers and other foods over the last decade.
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1 In 5 NYC Residents Have A Mental Health Problem
At least one in five adult New Yorkers suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year, according to a report released on Thursday ahead of Mayor Bill de Blaiso's new mental-health initiative.New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene expects to release the plan, known as NYC…