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International conference on science, mindfulness and meditation begins in Bhutan
Over 400 participants came together on Tuesday in Thimphu for a conference that unites ancient wisdom with modern science. The four-day event, themed ‘Science, Mindfulness, and Meditation,’ is hosted by the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS),...

Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention
We are disappointed by the low budgetary allocations and limited attention that the health and education sectors have received in the just-unveiled budget for FY2025-26. In his budget speech, the finance adviser pledged that the government would...

Formula 18 Italian National Regatta 2025 Overall
by Centro Velico Punta Ala 3 Jun 21:04 PDT 31 May - 2 June 2025 Three days of sailing, sunshine and warm hospitality at PuntAla Camp & Resort The third leg of the F18 Italian National Circuit came to a close on Monday after 3 days of sailing at...
Government plans to wind down National Polio Surveillance Network centres in India
The government has proposed to wind down, in phases, the World Health Organization (WHO)-established National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN), currently a countrywide network of over 200 units. Experts in the field have commented that the move...

Caroline Bricker Drops 200 Fly Best Time From 2:09.12 To 2:05.80 To Claim National Crown
2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS There were many great swims on the first night of the 2025 U.S. National Championships, but one of the most unexpected came in the women’s 200 butterfly, where Stanford sophomore Caroline Bricker announced herself....

Philippines, a top wellness haven for Mideast travellers
Medical and wellness tourism, anchored on the provision and delivery of holistic approaches against chronic diseases, have improved in the Philippines, according to a Florida-based non-profit research organisation. According to the Philippines’...

International interest in US housing up, buyer origins shift
Shifts in buyer origins Canada remains the top source of international interest in U.S. real estate. But the Canadian share of foreign traffic at Realtor.com dropped notably, from 40.7% in Q1 2024 to 34.7% in Q1 2025 — a decline that coincided...

Would You Share Your Health Data to Receive Improved Medical Care?
In an era when personal data privacy is a paramount concern globally, emerging research from the University of South Australia delivers a surprising insight into public attitudes toward sharing health data collected via wearable devices. Despite...

In Urban Phoenix, Native Health Supports Tribal Communities – and Anyone Else Who Needs Care
By Talya Meyers Across the street from the site of the former Phoenix Indian School - one of hundreds of government-funded facilities focused on forcibly "assimilating" Native American children in the 19th through mid-20th centuries - stands the...
Reckitt Partners with Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to Drive Transformative Public Health Interventions
New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has partnered with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to strengthen its purpose-led programs across India, with a focus on...
Seven groups collaborate to strengthen local support for refugees
Groups collaborate to strengthen refugee work Christi Armstrong of World Relief, Margaret Hinson of IRC, Emily Ramirez of Global Neighborhood, Ross Carper and Maisa Abudayha of Feast, Pat Castaneda of Manzanita House and Kathryn Garras of RICS...

Tottenham Want to Sign ‘Unstoppable’ England International as U-Turn Mooted
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be lining up a bid to sign AC Milan star Fikayo Tomori in the coming weeks, according to reports - with the north London outfit set to undergo a...

Caroline Bricker on Surprise 200 Fly National Title: “I thought it was a mistake”
2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Rising Stanford junior Caroline Bricker took the first night of 2025 US Trials by storm, upsetting the field to touch first in the women’s 200 fly in 2:05.80. Bricker is coming off of an NCAA title in the 400 IM, a...

Fever Fans’ Reaction to Aari McDonald’s Signing Called Out as National Analyst Details Crucial Role
You know things are serious when Stephanie White starts talking like she’s casting for a spy mission. “Certainly, we need to have someone who can add value on the defensive end. We’ve gotta have somebody who can navigate and help us get into...

Urgent health warning as UK doctors see huge spike in drug resistant sex infection
Health officials have issued a warning over a "concerning jump" in cases of gonorrhoea resistant to potent antibiotics. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released new data showing that there have been more instances of the sexually...

Black Churches 4 Digital Equity Coalition To Host National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study
National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study will connect communities from coast to coast in a mission to advance digital equity. Worship is taking an innovative turn this Juneteenth as Black Churches 4 Digital Equity Coalition prepares to...
Trixeo Aerosphere approved in the UK as first inhaled respiratory medicine using next-generation propellant with near-zero Global Warming Potential
AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate or BGF), already licensed for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults, has now been approved for use in the UK with an innovative,...

Men’s Health Month 2025: Spotlight on Prostate Cancer, Lifelong Health
Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of preventive care and healthy habits for men, with a renewed focus on prostate cancer awareness following former President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis.1 Empowering Men to Take Charge of Their Health...

Miles Education and St. James School of Medicine partner to enable Indian NEET Qualifiers to become Licensed U.S. Doctors
BANGALORE, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Education, a global ed-tech leader in outcome-driven international programs, today announced the official launch of the Miles MBBS-MD U.S. Pathway in a strategic partnership with St. James...

Business News | Miles Education and St. James School of Medicine Partner to Enable Indian NEET Qualifiers to Become Licensed U.S. Doctors
PRNewswire Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], June 4: Miles Education, a global ed-tech leader in outcome-driven international programs, today announced the official launch of the Miles MBBS-MD U.S. Pathway in a strategic partnership with St. James...