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An Observational Study of Sexual Assaults in French Guiana During 2019–2020
Dove Medical Press
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July 16, 2024
Introduction According to the World Health Organization, 35% of women experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their lives.1 Consequences of this violence can be dramatic at physical, sexual and psychological levels.2,3 In...
US Gun Violence Is Too High, But 39 Countries Are Still Worse
24/7 Wall St.
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June 25, 2025
An estimated 62 million people worldwide die each year. A majority of these deaths are attributable to noncommunicable diseases, such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. A smaller but still significant number die from infectious diseases like...
Guam: Forever a Colony?
The Guam Daily Post
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What’s taking so long? It’s been close to 500 years that Guam has been flying a foreign flag, and still there’s been no serious effort to shake loose and walk its own path. Decolonization peaked years ago - soon after World War II when long-time...
The 15 Best Prison Movies Of All Time, Ranked
/FILM - Indiana
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June 29, 2025
People have an innate desire for freedom of movement. We don't like being stuck anywhere that we're not allowed to leave — just look at how antsy people get after a plane has landed but isn't done taxiing to the gate yet. That's a huge part of...
Jamaican travellers reminded to get Yellow Fever vaccine
Loop News
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The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of getting vaccinated and showing proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when travelling to and from affected countries. All persons older than one year, who are travelling from...
Oropouche virus: The next big public health scare
Inquirer
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December 7, 2024
The little-known Oropouche virus is causing concern among public health experts. More than 10,000 cases have been identified this year, mainly in South America and the Caribbean. The virus is spreading to the US: 94 cases have been identified for...
Summer sizzlers! It’s the 20 hottest TV shows of the season
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
Squid Game The big one. The uberviolent South Korean juggernaut – still Netflix’s most popular show ever – reaches the end point … and Player 456 is still in the game. What will happen after the armed rebellion? Will he figure out he’s playing...
Eye health and safety are crucial during the dry season in the Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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November 15, 2024
According to a report by the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), the Caribbean region is expected to experience extreme weather conditions throughout 2024. In addition to more intense hurricanes during the wet season, the cooling sea...
The Mexican Caribbean Bets Big On High-Tech Wellness
Forbes
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SHA Wellness Clinic opened in Costa Mujeres, Mexico earlier this year. Courtesy SHA Mexico The Mexican Caribbean, particularly the Riviera Maya region, has emerged as a serious wellness destination for a simple reason: That’s what the luxury...
Hiram "El Pavo" Remón, vocal master of the Latin American Songbook, dies at 93
WBGO - New Jersey
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June 20, 2025
Hiram Remón, renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the vocal traditions of Latin America, passed at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY Saturday June 14 of natural causes. His death was confirmed by his daughter Malena Remón, he was 93 years old....
Canada issued travel advisories for 47 countries due to a mosquito-transmitted disease
Narcity
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October 23, 2024
If you've been dreaming of a tropical getaway, you might want to check Canada's latest travel advisories before booking that flight. The government has recently issued travel notices for 47 different countries due to a rise in dengue fever cases,...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
The Brief – Elon’s next blow up with Brussels
EurActiv
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June 25, 2025
The EU’s effort to expand its regulatory reach farther than ever before pits its policy wonks against a familiar foe: MAGA’s Elon Musk. The SpaceX billionaire is no stranger to a scrap with Brussels and, after a two-year wait, the European...
Over 400 Oropouche Virus Disease Cases Confirmed in Cuba
Precision Vaccinations
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(Precision Vaccinations News)Cuba's Minister of Public Health, José Ángel Portal Miranda, recently announced over 400 Oropouche virus disease cases have been confirmed on the island since late May 2024. According to Cuba Headlines reporting, Cuba...
Cuba's Oropouche Virus Disease Outbreak Exceeds 400 Cases
Precision Vaccinations
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(Precision Vaccinations News)Cuba's Minister of Public Health, José Ángel Portal Miranda, recently announced over 400 Oropouche virus disease cases have been confirmed on the island since late May 2024. According to Cuba Headlines reporting, Cuba...
CDC issues warning after viral disease spread by small flies turns deadly: 'The first report of death … and associated adverse birth outcomes'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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September 4, 2024
Rising global temperatures are creating the ideal conditions for the spread of insect-borne diseases. by Juliana MarinoSeptember 4, 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned medical professionals about rising cases of...
Beyond the lens: Cameras that explore the unknown
Media India Group
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June 23, 2025
In 1816, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce invented a technology that did more than just document events, it captured them visually in real time. His creation preserved moments big and small, from personal milestones to world-changing events: the camera....
Guyana falls to clinical Suriname in Concacaf Nations League opener
News Room
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September 6, 2024
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Guyana’s Golden Jaguars suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Suriname in their opening League A match of the Concacaf Nations League at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara, on...
Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms
Hollywood Gazette
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August 27, 2024
Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms August 21, 2024 — Introduction Reports indicate that by the end of the year 2030, the market size of...
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies
Hollywood Gazette
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August 20, 2024
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies August 15, 2024 — Introduction Quantum Computing Statistics: A report suggests that the industry of Quantum...