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Terminally ill TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen shares sad health update after revealing she’ll die by assisted suicide

The Scottish Sun · September 4, 2025

TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed she’s anxiously waiting for another scan so doctors can reveal the extent of her cancer. The 85-year-old That’s Life icon said she was suffering from “scanxiety” after being put on experimental drugs to...

Swiss company OTTER is bringing its two-person electric water bikes to the US

Electrek · September 2, 2025

A Swiss startup, OTTER, continues its global expansion by selling its flagship electric-assisted water bike in the US. OTTER has signed a partnership with a company in the Southeastern United States to display, demonstrate, and sell its products...

Gukesh bounces back in style after underwhelming USA trip with clinical start to FIDE Grand Swiss campaign

Firstpost · September 4, 2025

After an underwhelming run at Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup, the last two events of the Grand Chess Tour, reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style with a commanding victory over French GM Etienne Bacrot in just 45...

Truth or tale: Are US patients subsidising healthcare in Switzerland?

Swissinfo · September 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump says US patients are subsidising healthcare in the rest of the world. Is this true? Swissinfo took a look at the facts. This content was published on September 4, 2025 - 10:18 2 minutes Jessica Davis Plüss I report on the...

Switzerland will fund two projects in Ukraine in the fields of oncology and laboratory diagnostics

The Odessa Journal ·

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,...

6 Best Foods to Stock Up On This Fall to Improve Your Memory, According to Dietitians

EatingWell ·

One in 10 people over 45 say their memory is declining. Fortunately, certain fall foods may help. Seasonal foods rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants may improve memory and brain health. You can get these from pumpkin seeds, Brussels sprouts,...

Declutter your diet: three spring plate moves

The Post · September 4, 2025

Verisha Rugbur|Published 6 minutes ago 3min SPRING is upon us. Curtains come down for a clean, windows get a proper wash, and the garage is on the hit list. Yet while our homes sparkle, the real clutter often sits on our plates - a “just-in-case”...

Switzerland Launches Apertus: First Open-Source LLM for Ethical AI

WebProNews · 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....

Herzog & de Meuron completes One Roof headquarters for Swiss bank on Lake Geneva

Dezeen · September 4, 2025

Curved, glazed facades lined with slim columns characterise the headquarters of Swiss private bank Lombard Odier in Geneva, designed by architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron to evoke a sense of transparency. Named One Roof, the office building is...

Adolescent Addictive Behaviors and Subjective Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Mental Health Problems

Dove Medical Press · September 4, 2025

Introduction Growing interest in adolescents’ subjective well-being (SWB) has emerged alongside theoretical progress in developmental science, strengthened legal frameworks for youth rights, and advancements in positive psychology and social...

Grünenthal PRO is joining SHL Medical’s alliance partnership network to offer final assembly service for Molly® autoinjectors

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Grünenthal PRO, the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) division of Grünenthal offering a range of services including final assembly of autoinjectors, is entering into a non-exclusive partnership with SHL Medical, a...

Morocco’s sweeping pharmaceutical pricing reform

Pharmaceutical Technology · September 3, 2025

Morocco’s pharmaceutical sector will undergo a major change as the country prepares for the introduction of a new drug pricing reform. Minister of Health and Social Protection Amin Tahraoui unveiled a new draft version featuring significant...

Stallergenes Greer & Nuance Pharma partner to develop and commercialise Actair sublingual immunotherapy tablet to treat house dust mite allergy in China

Pharmabiz.com ·

Stallergenes Greer, a global leader in allergy therapeutics, and Nuance Pharma, an innovation-focused biopharmaceutical company based in China, announced they have entered into an exclusive long-term partnership agreement regarding the development...

Trump Can Impose 200% Tariff On Imported Medicines

Trak.in · September 4, 2025

A latest media report indicates that the Trump administration has proposed steep tariffs on imported medicines to the extent that the officials even suggested duties of up to 200 per cent on some drugs. Why Would This Happen? If this gets imposed...

Switzerland ends study on exposure to PFAS and pesticides to cut costs

Swissinfo · 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...

The global private education industry is coming for Switzerland’s expensive schools

Swissinfo · September 4, 2025

Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Verbier’s pandemic-era growth triggered an elite schooling...

Switzerland launches transparent ChatGPT alternative

Swissinfo · 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...

What to Watch: How Will the Swiss Watch Industry Navigate the 39 Percent Tariff Era?

WWD - New York · September 4, 2025

The first half of 2025 has been a pile-on of adverse circumstances for Swiss watchmakers, between flipping foreign exchange rates, weakening global demand — especially in China — and record gold prices. Will the new U.S. tariff on Swiss-made goods...

Pharmaceutical Care Services in Community Pharmacies: An Umbrella Review of Global Evidence with Insights from Polish and Spanish Practices

Dove Medical Press · September 1, 2025

Introduction Pharmaceutical care originated in the United States at the end of the 20th century. It was defined as the responsible provision of pharmaceutical services aimed at improving patients’ quality of life by curing disease, eliminating...

Asia: The continent is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, insurers must catch up

Asia Insurance Review ·

In 2000, just 6% of the Asian population was aged 65 and above and this is estimated to reach around 10% in 2025 and is projected to further climb to nearly 20% by 2050 according to Swiss Re. A new 6-page thought paper Life & Health Trend...