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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Garmin’s New Tracker: What We Know About the Cirqa

Garmin is gearing up to join the growing trend of screen-free fitness trackers with a device called the Cirqa. Unlike traditional smartwatches, this new gadget won’t show your stats on a display—instead, it quietly collects data in the background. Early clues suggest it tracks stress, focus, and act

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden Brain Gaps: How Brain Disease Testing Falls Short in Poorer Nations

Brain tumor diagnosis isn’t just about scans and symptoms anymore. Doctors now rely on detailed lab tests to pick the right treatment. But in many places with fewer resources, these advanced tests are hard to find. A look at brain cancer care shows why this matters. A major global health report hig

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Argentina Cuts Ties With WHO to Claim Health Independence

Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Bringing Cancer Drugs into Everyday Care

Countries are now finding ways to put life‑saving cancer medicines onto their health lists. The move follows a global guide that tells governments which drugs are most essential for treating common illnesses. By adding these medicines to national plans, health workers can give patients the right tre

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Health Facilities Under Attack in Iran

The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Whole‑Body MRI Helps Spot Early Cancers in LFS Families

Li‑Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited condition that puts people at high risk for many cancers before age 30. The problem is caused by a harmful mutation in the TP53 gene, which normally stops abnormal cells from growing. Because of this danger, doctors worldwide advise yearly checks to catch tum

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

What's Next for Restaurant Business Loans?

Whole business securitizations (WBS) are a big deal in the restaurant industry. They help businesses get loans by bundling together their future earnings. But these loans come with a deadline, called an anticipated repayment date (ARD). This is when the business must pay back the loan, usually by ge

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

New Names, New Rules: How IBD Drugs Get Their Labels

The world of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments has grown fast, making it hard to keep track of what each drug is. Doctors need clear names so they can prescribe safely, monitor side effects, talk to colleagues abroad, and help patients understand their medicines. In 1953 the World Healt

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

U. S. Exits WHO: A Shift in Global Health Leadership

In a move that has stirred up quite a bit of debate, the United States has officially stepped back from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision comes a year after President Donald Trump first announced the intention to leave the global health body. The reason? The Trump administration cla

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