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WHO pushes for 50% health tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks globally to curb chronic diseases
Nairametrics
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July 3, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new global initiative urging countries to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by the year 2035. The initiative, known as “3 by...
Hospital Internacional de Colombia Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network, Leading the Way in Colombia and South America
Bioengineer.org
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June 30, 2025
In a landmark development for healthcare in Latin America, the Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC), situated in Bucaramanga, Colombia, has officially joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network. This milestone marks HIC as the first...
How an early riser survives in Mexico’s late-night culture
Mexico News Daily
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July 8, 2025
My body wakes naturally around 3 a.m. Each morning, I lie in bed for a few moments, looking out at the Guanajuato night. Then I slip silently out of bed, careful not to wake my beloved. The early morning, my solo sanctuary, is my favorite time of...
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
WHO pushes to raise health taxes to save lives
Scimex Newsfeed
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July 3, 2025
From: World Health Organization (WHO) WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives The “3 by 35” Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to cut deaths and boost health and development funding...
Legal Pluralism in Practice: Colombia’s New Framework for Indigenous Territorial Self-Government
EJIL: Talk!
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July 3, 2025
In May 2025, the Colombian government took a historic step toward realising a long-delayed constitutional promise: by means of a decree, it recognised the right of indigenous peoples to establish autonomous territorial entities with their own...
EPL: I’ll never forget – Luis Diaz on what Diogo Jota did to him
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
Liverpool forward, Luis Diaz has revealed how late team-mate, Diogo Jota helped him settle well at Anfield. Diaz said he would never forget the nice gesture he received from the late Portuguese. Speaking to WinSportsTV, the Colombia international...
Colombia Ramps Up Military Offensive After Peace Talks Collapse
StratNews Global
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June 30, 2025
Home South America Colombia Ramps Up Military Offensive After Peace Talks Collapse Colombia's armed forces are in the process of gradually adding 16,000 new troops as training and funds become available, he said. Colombia has decided to ramp up...
Colombia boosting troop footprint in renewed offensive against armed groups, admiral says
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Luis Jaime Acosta BUENAVENTURA, Colombia (Reuters) -Colombia is increasing its troop numbers as part of a renewed offensive against illegal armed groups, the head of the country's armed forces said, after the end of a series of ceasefires and...
Peperomia Pellucida (L.) Kunth: A Decade of Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Insights (2014–2025)
Dove Medical Press
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July 2, 2025
Introduction Plant-derived drug discovery has attracted considerable interest, and the development of phytopharmaceuticals pertains to an ethnopharmacological approach, which is a multidisciplinary field of inquiry exploring the anthropological...
Highlights and goals of Mexico (1-0) vs Colombia in Women’s Friendly
VAVEL
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July 3, 2025
End of transmission Let’s go! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Mexico vs Colombia for the Women’s Friendly. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye on VAVEL.com to stay up to...
Former Colombian minister sought U.S. help in overthrowing President Petro, leaked audios reveal
Latin America Reports
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July 2, 2025
Medellín, Colombia – Colombia’s former Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva reportedly met with U.S. officials in April seeking “international pressure” to remove his former boss, President Gustavo Petro, according to leaked audio reported by newspaper...
Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?
AOL
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top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...
Ready, set, anticipate!
Food and Agriculture Organization
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When early warning flood alerts were triggered in Bangladesh, FAO, the government and other partners helped communities prepare and protect themselves ahead of peak flooding. © FAO/Fahad Kaizer 08/07/2025 Many disasters, whether man-made or...
The hidden challenges of being a latina surgical leader in America’s top hospitals
Digital Journal
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July 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Dr. Paula Ferrada Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Precision defines Dr. Paula Ferrada’s work. She speaks with intent, moves with purpose, and leads without theater. At Inova Health System, where...
‘Guardian of peace’: UN Command marks 75 years on Korean Peninsula
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Service members carry member nation flags during a ceremony marking U.N. Command's 75th anniversary at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 8, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes) CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — The multinational U.N. Command...
'Flying in for medical' - Aston Villa watch on as £67m ex-striker finalises shock transfer
BirminghamWorld
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July 2, 2025
Jhon Duran is on the move already and Aston Villa could benefit. Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is on the move, merely six months after his mega, record-breaking £67 million departure. Al-Nassr have decided to let Duran leave on loan, with...
Why is my indoor palm tree turning yellow? 5 possible reasons and expert solutions to bring your plant back to full health
Homes & Gardens
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July 2, 2025
Q: The leaves on my indoor potted palm trees have definitely seen better days. From their tip to end, each leaf is beginning to turn yellow, with some even falling off. What might be causing this to happen, and is it too late to fix the problem?...
WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives
Pan American Health Organization
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July 2, 2025
The “3 by 35” Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to cut deaths and boost health and development funding Geneva/Sevilla, July 2, 2025 (WHO)– The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major new initiative urging...
Out Abroad: Iran Destroys Tel Aviv Gay Bar; Claudia López Runs for President in Colombia; Australia Ends Plasma Ban
Out South Florida
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An Iranian missile destroyed Tel Aviv’s only gay bar, Claudia López launched her presidential campaign in Colombia, and Australia ended its plasma donation ban for LGBTQ people. Iranian Missile Destroys Tel Aviv’s Only Gay Bar An Iranian missile...