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Sixteen states sue White House over healthcare access for transgender youth
Sixteen states are suing the Trump administration to defend transgender youth healthcare access, which has rapidly eroded across the US due to threats from the federal government. The Democratic attorneys general of California, New York,...

Nepal to host first-ever international fitness expo
Organizers at a press conference on Friday KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to host its first-ever international-level Nepal Fitness Expo 2082, aimed at promoting fitness as a field of education and professional growth. Organized by Classic Fitness Academy...

Roll-Up Rx: Why hospital consolidation is the new normal in Indian healthcare
Major healthcare chains are increasingly pursuing growth through acquisitions of smaller, regional facilities— a swing from traditional expansion methods. This “roll-up” strategy is being actively supported by private equity investors and is...

Business News | Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...

Westchester County Health Department marks National Breastfeeding Month with events honoring local mothers
The Westchester County Department of Health is highlighting the importance of breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 through 7, and throughout National Breastfeeding Month in August. The department recognizes mothers who...

Carmel, Indiana Scores High on National Safety Index
What's so great about Carmel, Indiana? Apparently, a lot! Data shows the mid-size midwestern town is among the safest in the country garnering national recognition from major media publications. Here's where Carmel shines brightest: The...

Stennis Memorial is a model for rural healthcare
Published 10:21 am Friday, August 1, 2025 By Joe T. Watson | Retired Master Sgt. U.S.A.F. Editor’s Note: The following letter was written to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after receiving services at the John C. Stennis...

Say cheese: Care home residents celebrate National Cheesecake Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Broadway Halls care home in Dudley had a fantastic time celebrating National Cheesecake Day on July 30, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of delicious treats. Overseen by Chef Chris, staff and residents...

Birmingham mum-of-five wins national Epilepsy Award for ‘above and beyond’ care of son
Rachel Murphy, from Oldbury, has been awarded an Epilepsy Star Award by national charity Epilepsy Action for the exceptional support she provided for her son during his epilepsy diagnosis. The 39-year-old was nominated by her 19-year-old son Jack,...
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Backed by National TV Commercials and Outdoor Campaigns Sponsored by MUSQ, ArriveAI, and Sustainable Green Team NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 1, 2025 / New to The Street, the nation's leading financial media platform, proudly...

RM40 bln under 13MP signified govt’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare
Addressing critical shortages in healthcare workers must be prioritised, as this continued to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the public healthcare facilities, said MMA president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh. KUCHING (Aug 1): The Malaysian...

Kenya’s Waste Pickers Demand Inclusion in Global Plastics Treaty Talks
With the final round of global negotiations on plastic pollution just days away, Kenya’s waste pickers are demanding formal recognition and inclusion in the upcoming second session of the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5.2) to...

Health Minister Highlights Sierra Leone’s Health Gains at Global Immunisation Forum in Mozambique
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, delivered a keynote address at the Global Forum on Innovation and Action for Immunisation and Child Survival, drawing international attention to the country’s progress in reducing...

International Market IDP Camp Records 49 Child Births, And Still Counting
1 MAKURDI: Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Primary HealthCare Board (BSPHCB), Mrs Grace Ashi Wende, has stated that about 49 child births have been registered at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), camp, at the International market,...

Sexual health: Broken promises amid a public health crisis | Graziella Attard Previ
Graziella Attard Previ is a PN MP and spokesperson for equality and civil liberties Sexual health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, encompassing not only physical safety but also emotional, mental, and social aspects of sexuality. In modern...

Basra tops global heat charts as Iraq faces peak summer temperatures
2025-08-01T10:08:58+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Basra (updated 16:07) Iraq is entering the most intense phase of summer this August, with temperatures surging to unprecedented levels and atmospheric patterns shifting...

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 31, 2025 Baxter International Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.59 EPS, expectations were $0.6. Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and...

Georgia Highlights Unique Local Wheat at National Conference
Georgia: The Mayor of Mtskheta Municipality, Dimitri Zurabishvili, delegate of the party – Dimitri Khundadze, State Trustee of Mtskheta-Mtiania, Alexander Zagashvili, attended the National Scientific Conference entitled “New Reality of Georgian...

Trump tariffs send shock waves through global economy
Skip next section Switzerland hopes for a 'negotiated solution' out of stiff US tariffs 08/01/2025August 1, 2025Switzerland hopes for a 'negotiated solution' out of stiff US tariffs The Swiss government said Friday it would negotiate with the...

Copper China 2025: A Global Catalyst For Innovation, Collaboration, And Sustainability
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 31, 2025 12:01 am - From July 9–11, 2025, Shanghai hosted Copper China 2025, drawing 32,466 professionals. The event showcased copper innovations, spark tech forums, and held 114 cross-border meetings to foster...