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What is Legionnaires’ disease? causes and symptoms explained | The Express Tribune

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Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’…

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The ‘superfood’ taking over fields in northern India

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Phool dev Shahni Phool dev Shahni makes a living harvesting makhana or lotus seeds Like his father and grandfather before him, Phool dev Shahni once made a living by diving to the bottom of 8ft-deep (2.4m), muddy ponds. “I used to dive in 7 to 8ft of water for hours a day – coming to…

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International Youth Day 2024: Nurturing Mental Well-Being In Indian Youth; A Path Through Meditation

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During this time, young adults also acquire cognitive and social-emotional skills that shape their not only existing, but also future well-being, along with the ability to assume adult roles in society.  The environment in which young people grow profoundly influences their mental health. Globally, 10% of children and adolescents experience a mental disorder, yet most…

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Taylor Swift enjoys ‘presidential level security’

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Taylor Swift enjoys ‘presidential level security’ Taylor Swift has upgraded her security presence to ‘presidential level security’ for her upcoming show. Swift is preparing her return for the first time since the cancellation of her three sold concerts in Austria and is due to perform five shows, in between 15 to 20 August at Wembley…

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San Francisco DA charges 26 anti-Israel agitators who blocked Golden Gate Bridge

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The San Francisco district attorney has charged 26 people in connection to an April anti-Israel protest that shut down the Golden Gate Bridge for nearly five hours, trapping hundreds of drivers including a mother with her baby and a surgeon who had to reschedule an operation. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the charges on Saturday,…

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Tennis star in heated exchange with umpire over a toilet break | CNN

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CNN  —  When nature calls, sometimes you just have to answer. During his third-round match at the French Open, Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis was left dumbfounded after seemingly being refused a toilet break by the umpire. After losing the second set, Kokkinakis – who had taken a toilet break after the first set –…

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Thinking how (not) to think | The Express Tribune

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PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply…

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Passenger plane crashes in Brazil, killing all 61 people on board, airline VoePass says

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A plane operated by the Brazilian airline VoePass crashed in the country’s Sao Paulo state on Friday, killing all 61 people on board, the company said Friday. The aircraft involved in the fiery wreck in a residential area in the city of Vinhedo was carrying 57 passengers and four crew, according to The Associated Press….

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Debt soars to record Rs74.6 trillion | The Express Tribune

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ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s public and guaranteed debt has surged to a record Rs74.6 trillion by the end of June, a new report by the Finance Ministry assesses that in case of any new macroeconomic and fiscal shock the debt and financing needs would jump to unsustainable levels”. The Ministry of Finance’s Debt Sustainability Analysis report…

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Doctors question union over puberty blocker statement

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About 1,000 senior doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) saying they are “extremely disappointed” with the stance taken on gender services. The BMA has said it opposes a ban on puberty blocker treatments and wants the reforms following a recent official review to be put on hold, following a vote by members…

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