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Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Our Health

December 20, 2025

Forever chemicals, man-made substances designed to repel water, oil, and stains, are everywhere. They are in nonstick pans, fast-food wrappers, and waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to serious health issues like liver damage, high cholesterol, fertility problems, birth defects,

science

Unlocking Secrets: How Genes and Environment Shape Our Lives

December 19, 2025

A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st

health

Cheese and Your Brain: A Surprising Link

December 18, 2025

A recent study suggests that eating more than 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily might lower the chances of developing dementia. This study, which tracked over 27, 000 adults in Sweden for about 25 years, found that people who ate this amount of cheese had a 13 percent lower risk of dementia compared

crime

The Cold Case of Sweden's Beloved Leader

December 18, 2025

Sweden's long-standing mystery of who killed its Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains just that - a mystery. A recent review by a top prosecutor has concluded that there isn't enough proof to pin the crime on the main suspect, a graphic designer named Stig Engstrom, who passed away in 2000. Pa

health

Cheese and Cream: Unexpected Brain Protectors?

December 18, 2025

A recent study from Sweden has found that eating more high-fat cheese and cream might actually lower the risk of dementia. This is a surprising twist, as many people think of these foods as unhealthy. The study followed nearly 28, 000 people for 25 years. It found that those who ate about a third o

politics

Tech's Growing Grip: A Look at Digital Control

December 18, 2025

Around the world, technology is tightening its hold on our lives. Cameras scan faces, phones track movements, and social media posts are monitored. It's like living in a world where privacy is a thing of the past. The rise of AI is making it easier for authorities to watch and control us. Here are s

politics

EU's Plan to Use Russian Money for Ukraine Hits Roadblocks

December 16, 2025

The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th

health

Surinamese in the Netherlands: Willingness to Donate Living Tissue

December 16, 2025

The Surinamese community in the Netherlands faces unique health challenges. Many people in this group suffer from conditions like beta-thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. These illnesses often require blood transfusions or organ transplants. A recent study looked into how willing Surinamese indivi

politics

Ukraine's Path to Justice: A Global Effort to Address War Damages

December 16, 2025

In a significant move, European leaders, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, gathered in The Hague to establish an International Claims Commission. This commission aims to address the extensive damages inflicted by Russian attacks and alleged war crimes. The event, co-hosted by the Ne

health

Moldova's Youth Facing Serious Challenges: What's Being Done?

December 14, 2025

In Moldova, young people are dealing with some tough issues. Recently, over 80 psychologists and volunteers gathered to talk about two major problems: teen pregnancies and mental health struggles. The numbers are pretty shocking. Every year, around 1, 200 girls under 18 become mothers. And guess wh