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Medical ute commissioned

Matakana Volunteer Fire Brigade is the proud owner of a brand-new, state-of-the-art medical vehicle, thanks entirely to ...

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The $3 drink loved by celebrities Jason Momoa and Gwyneth Paltrow that burns fat like Ozempic

A cheap canned drink available at nearly every corner store may burn fat as well as - or even better than - than blockbu...

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How reading benefits both the brain and the body

Recent reports show that Texas students struggle with reading. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) sa...

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As the U.S. population ages, solo caregiving becomes more common

NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with clinical social worker Marie Clouqueur on what it's like to be a solo caregiver and how to...

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Heartfelt support

This was the impressive result when the call went out last month for donations of handbags filled with essentials for wo...

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Apple reportedly revamping Health app to add an AI coach

Apple is developing a new version of its Health app that includes an AI coach that can advise users on how to get health...

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Calling all creatives

Rodney creatives are being invited to join the Mahurangi Artist Network (MAN), the organisers behind the hugely successf...

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Home show round-up

Anyone seeking inspiration for updating their domestic décor and who prefers to see products ‘in the flesh’, inste...

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Lagos records 10 confirmed diphtheria cases in three months

Healthwise The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 10 confirmed cases of dip...

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Thousands missing out on cheaper medicines through two-for-one scripts

'It takes time for GPs and patients to take up new options.'...

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Easter and ANZAC holiday activities

Easter and the school holidays are fast approaching, and local libraries are again gearing up for another round of event...

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Name Dropping | Gail Pellerin names Homeless Garden Project Nonprofit of the Year

Now in its 10th year, the California Nonprofit of the Year initiative provides the opportunity for each California state...

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Why 14-year-old Benue pregnant schoolgirl kills self

John Charles A 14-year-old schoolgirl identified as Nicknes in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has repo...

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Donations needed for fabric sale

Calling all sewers, knitters and crafty types – the local Fabric Rescue group is once again on the hunt for unused fab...

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Warkworth Minis on epic fundraising drive

Three teams from Warkworth will take part in the Pork Pie Charity Run, the bi-annual fundraising road trip for Mini owne...

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Lagos surgeon performs first robotic prostate cancer surgery in West Africa

Chijioke Iremeka Nigeria’s health sector recently received a boost as Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, a UK-trained consultant ...

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Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk

The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will...

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One dose of experimental drug nearly wipes out stealthy cholesterol in 'remarkable' trial

A single dose of an experimental drug dramatically reduced levels of a deadly form of cholesterol, often thought to be u...

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Nebraska, Arizona State seek coronation in inaugural tournament

March has been college basketball's ultimate month for decades, but March Madness might gain another definition thanks t...

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Pregnant Woman Begins Going Blind Every 5 Minutes - Doctor Gives Her a Devastating Diagnosis

A 24-year-old woman who was experiencing brief bouts of blindness every five minutes visited the doctor and discovered s...

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Is wine as safe as we have been led to believe?

Many of us have indulged in a glass of wine (or perhaps a few) at social events. It might be our drink of choice to acco...

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Advice: My partner won’t let my young adult children stay with us. Help!

New York Times: 'She suggests that I stay in an Airbnb with my children.'...

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Five things you should do before daylight saving ends this week

With the clocks turning back an hour from Sunday, it’s the last chance this side of the winter solstice to go outside ...

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Orioles put RHP Albert Suarez (shoulder) on IL

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Albert Suarez on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to inflammation in his pit...

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Lagos on high alert as diphtheria outbreak spreads, authorities intensify response

Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 a...

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Report: 49ers unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk before bonus due

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team on Tuesday, which grants him a $22.8...

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Stakeholders seek reduction in deaths of women during childbirth

Lara Adejoro Stakeholders have called for urgent actions to reduce the alarming rate of deaths of women during childbirt...