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Side Effects of Antidepressants Vary Greatly Depending on the Medication, Study Reveals
Doctors have known for a long time that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a large analysis by a team of researchers in the United Kingdom gathered, for the first time, data from more than 150 clinical trials to compare the physical side effects of dozens of antidepressants. The study,…
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European Union Announces New Package of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union (EU) approved a new package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday (22), intensifying the economic siege on the country amid the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. The set of measures, the 19th since the start of the war, provides for additional cuts in imports of Russian gas and oil, as well as severe…
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Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants in Effort to End War in Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday massive new sanctions against Russia’s oil industry, aiming to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war against Ukraine. The sanctions against oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil came after months of appeals from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as bipartisan pressure…
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Iceland Records Mosquito Presence for the First Time as Climate Warms
Icelanders may be the last group of people on Earth to experience the annoying bite of a mosquito, as the Nordic nation records mosquitoes within its borders for the first time amid warming climate.
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Brazil Launches Mercosur Football Tourism Route
On Wednesday (October 22), South America gained a new tourism route dedicated to the world of sports – the Mercosur Football Tourism Route, launched by Brazil, the country currently presiding over the economic bloc. The first phase of its implementation will include stadiums and museums in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia. “We are…
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Bandits Rob the Louvre, the World’s Most Visited Museum
The world’s most visited museum, the Louvre, closed this Sunday (19) after a robbery in which nine jewels were stolen. The site is located in Paris, the French capital. Three masked men invaded the museum, using a service elevator attached to a large retractable staircase on the southeast side of the building, facing the Seine…
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For the First Time, a Woman Assumes Leadership of the Japanese Government
Japan elected its first female prime minister on Tuesday (21). Sanae Takaichi, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was confirmed by Parliament after forming a new coalition with the right-wing party Innovation Japan (Ishin). The vote took place days after the resignation of Shigeru Ishiba, who left the post of prime minister. With…
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Number of Smokers Rises in Brazil for the First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in nearly two decades, the number of smokers in Brazil has increased, breaking the country’s historical downward trend. According to a survey released by the Ministry of Health, the proportion of adult smokers in Brazilian capitals jumped from 9.3 percent in 2023 to 11.6 percent in 2024 – a 25 percent…
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Elected president, Rodrigo Paz promises to open Bolivia to the world
Center-right senator Rodrigo Paz was elected president of Bolivia after winning the second round of elections held on Sunday (19), defeating conservative Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. The information was released by Agência Brasil based on official data from the Bolivian Electoral Tribunal and reports from Reuters and Telesur. Paz obtained 54.5% of the votes, against 45.5%…
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? A Study Offers Clues to Reducing the Gap
When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to live longer than men. In the US, the difference increased to 5.8 years in 2021. On average, men can expect to live just under 76 years, compared to 81 for women. A new study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology,…