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Ultra‑Processed Foods: A Call for Action

June 3, 2026

The new edition of a leading public health journal urges lawmakers to step up against ultra‑processed foods. Researchers from many fields joined forces, showing that people across the political spectrum see these products as addictive and linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. A surve

politics

Swiss Vote on Population Cap Faces Likely Rejection

June 3, 2026

"People in Switzerland are about to decide if the country should limit its residents to ten million by 2050. The plan also wants Switzerland to stop the free movement agreement with the European Union. A recent poll shows that about 52% of voters oppose the proposal, while 45% support it. The rest a

environment

Tijuana Sewage Leak Sends San Diego Near Disaster

June 3, 2026

A sudden break in a key wastewater pipe in Tijuana flooded the local river valley with raw sewage, pushing a nearby treatment plant beyond its limits and releasing toxic gas into homes overnight. The collapse of the Parallel Gravity Line, a major conduit that carries waste across Tijuana, was rep

health

Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

June 3, 2026

The food pantry at APLA Health is a vital resource for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. Tom Kaiser visits the Vance North Necessities of Life Program every week. He says he no longer needs to buy groceries for himself because the pantry supplies enough food to keep him fed. The program i

health

Brain Boost: How Acupuncture and Good Food Can Help Your Memory

June 3, 2026

A lot of people notice their memory slipping as they grow older. This is a quiet problem that many families face, especially when a loved one has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. There is hope, however. Two approaches—acupuncture and proper nutrition—have shown promise in protecting the brai

health

Health Data Gaps: What UK Doctors Record About Their Patients

June 3, 2026

A recent study looked at two big sets of primary‑care records in England, called CPRD Gold and CPRD Aurum. Together they form a database that many researchers use to study health trends. The researchers wanted to see how often doctors note information beyond the usual medical facts – things like whe

health

Barriers to Health Care for Women with Disabilities in Kenya

June 3, 2026

In Murang'a South, a region in central Kenya, many women who have disabilities struggle to reach basic health services that protect their well‑being and future. These difficulties are not random; they stem from a mix of social stigma, inaccessible facilities, and limited information about available

science

Age, Personality and Life Happiness in Sweden

June 3, 2026

The study looks at what makes people feel good in Sweden, using a big survey of 15, 068 adults from 2023. Researchers split the data into three parts: who people are (age, gender, money), how they think and feel inside (Big Five traits like neuroticism and extraversion), and how their relationships

politics

U. S. Targets Congo War Leaders With New Sanctions

June 3, 2026

The United States announced fresh sanctions against key figures in armed groups blamed for the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. These measures hit commanders from two opposing factions: a leader of the M23 rebel group and a chief of intelligence for the Hutu‑aligned FDLR

politics

Trump Hints Vance and Rubio Could Rule 2028

June 3, 2026

Donald Trump recently spoke on a podcast about the possibility of Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio forming a winning ticket for the 2028 presidential election. The former president praised their teamwork, saying it would be hard to beat and that they get along well. V