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Eating with the Rhythm of Nature: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Autumn's Bounty
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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September 3, 2025
Did you know that incorporating just a few seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet can significantly improve nutrient intake and support your immune system? Eating foods at their peak not only enhances flavor but also maximizes the health...
Switzerland will fund two projects in Ukraine in the fields of oncology and laboratory diagnostics
The Odessa Journal
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Switzerland will fund two projects in Ukraine in the fields of oncology and laboratory diagnostics. According to the Ministry of Health, Ukraine and Switzerland are launching 12 joint projects in energy, housing construction, education,...
How life sciences and healthcare companies deal with tariffs, disincen-tives, and grants
International Tax Review
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September 3, 2025
The global tax and regulatory environment is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for life sciences and healthcare (LSHC) companies. These businesses often operate complex, international value chains, making them especially vulnerable...
'I felt like I was trying to breathe underwater' – Michael Matthews reflects on journey from mid-year health turmoil to Rwanda Worlds motivation
Cyclingnews
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September 3, 2025
Michael Matthews hasn't missed out on lining up for Australia at a Road World Championships since 2018. The drive to once again be on the start line in Rwanda wasn't diminished even after he faced a serious medical issue mid-season – a pulmonary...
Switzerland Launches Apertus: First Open-Source LLM for Ethical AI
WebProNews
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September 2, 2025
Switzerland has taken a bold step into the global artificial intelligence arena by launching its first fully open-source large language model, named Apertus, marking a significant push for transparency and accessibility in AI development....
India-EFTA trade pact to take effect on October 1, says Switzerland
Telengana Today
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September 3, 2025
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will take effect on October 1, Switzerland announced. The pact commits $100 billion investment over 15 years, ensures sustainable trade provisions, and offers India improved market...
Cyber insurance faces rate deterioration and reduced organic growth: Swiss Re
Reinsurance News
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September 3, 2025
Despite a fast-evolving cyber threat landscape, Swiss Re reports that cyber insurance rates have deteriorated for a third consecutive year, leading to growth estimates being revised down from 6% to 5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023...
Mum, 58, said she was going on holiday but travelled to Switzerland to end her life
Daily Star
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September 3, 2025
A mum told her family she was off on holiday with a friend but instead travelled alone to Switzerland to end her life — and spent her final hours confiding in a TikTok friend she had never met. Maureen Slough, 58, had concealed her pain from her...
China courts foreign biopharma firms in health push
fDi Intelligence
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China has attracted record foreign direct investment commitments in biopharmaceuticals so far in 2025, as Beijing loosens restrictions on the sector and other investors in traditional industries slow new capital expenditure plans in the Chinese...
Gel nail polish banned in Europe over health concerns - but not in the UK
Chronicle Live
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September 3, 2025
A crucial component in numerous brands of gel nail polish has been prohibited in the European Union (EU) - but presently remains available in the UK. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, more commonly referred to as TPO, provides gel polish...
India, EFTA trade pact to come into force from Oct 1: Switzerland
Orissa Post
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and four-European nation bloc EFTA, which will come into force from October 1, will have legally binding provisions on trade and sustainable development, Switzerland said Wednesday. “For the first...
Celine Dion reveals latest secret health scare that led to cancelled Eurovision performance
The Mirror
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September 3, 2025
Celine Dion has confirmed that she was supposed to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel earlier this year, but a secret health scare stopped her from getting on stage. The 57-year-old singer, who won the contest for Switzerland in 1988,...
Mystery surrounds death of first woman to die in 'suicide pod' in Switzerland
Wales Online
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September 3, 2025
The first woman to die using a 'suicide pod' in a Swiss forest was discovered with unexplained strangulation marks on her neck. The 64-year-old American woman's death, which took place during the first use of a Sacro pod, has prompted concerns...
Switzerland ends study on exposure to PFAS and pesticides to cut costs
Swissinfo
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September 2, 2025
The data from the health study would have been very valuable for policy and prevention," says professor Carlo Largiadèr. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...
‘Shock and awe’: 200% Trump tariffs on pharma soon? US faces risk of drug shortages, steep prices
The Times of India
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September 3, 2025
The proposal to reduce drug costs for Americans through pharmaceutical tariffs could have unintended consequences. (AI image) US President Donald Trump is mulling tariffs on the pharmaceutical sector - as high as 200%! Trump intends to levy...
'My mum went to Switzerland to end her life without telling us'
Wales Online
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September 3, 2025
A mum told her family she was going away on holiday with a friend, but instead travelled by herself to Switzerland to end her life. Maureen Slough, 58, hid her suffering from her children and only opened up to a friend she had connected with on...
Switzerland launches transparent ChatGPT alternative
Swissinfo
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September 2, 2025
Apertus LLM is intended as a trustworthy and inclusive AI Large Language Model Keystone / Ennio Leanza Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...
Popular gel nail polish banned in Europe over major health concerns
Manchester Evening News
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September 3, 2025
A key ingredient in many brands of gel nail polish has been banned in the European Union (EU) - but currently remains available in the UK. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, better known as TPO, gives gel polish its characteristic glossy...
Praggnanandhaa Faces Tough Grand Swiss
The Pioneer
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India's top-ranked Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will be keen to seal his Candidates tournament 2026 berth, taming a strong field in the FIDE Grand Swiss that begins on Wednesday. The 11-round tournament, which carries a total prize pool of...
Here’s how to improve health-care access in B.C.
Asian Pacific Post
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Commentary By Mackenzie Moir According to a survey from earlier this year, 1.2 million patients in British Columbia were waiting to see a specialist, and only 11 percent of specialists felt that patients had adequate access to specialist care....