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Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Ndongo Samba Sylla (accra, ghana) Wednesday, April 03, 2024 Inter Press Service ACCRA, Ghana, Apr 03 (IPS) – Developing countries are being blamed for having borrowed and spent irresponsibly. But they have only been doing what foreign powers and financial interests have urged them to do. …

Opinion by Sudip Ranjan Basu – Hitomi Rankine – Madhurima Sarkar-Swaisg (bangkok, thailand) Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 02 (IPS) – Stories of growing vulnerability make regular headlines across all Asian and Pacific small island developing States (SIDS). With tens of thousands of people displaced every …

Third UN Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries will be an opportunity to address the issues these countries face. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Tuesday, February 06, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 06 (IPS) – Landlocked developing countries need greater support from the international community so that …

1. Unhealthy lifestyle choices: Sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and lack of physical activity can contribute to conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes, which are risk factors for strokes. 2. High blood pressure: Hypertension is a significant risk factor for strokes. Young people with untreated or poorly …

A family displaced by prolonged drought in Ethiopia now live in a makeshift tent in Mogadishu, Somalia. June 2023. Credit: IOM/Muse Mohammed Opinion by Sudip Ranjan Basu – Chen Wang – Monica Das (bangkok, thailand) Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan 17 (IPS) – As the world …

While the positive effects of exercise on our mental health have long been known, the benefits of art are only starting to be fully appreciated. Research by the Mental Health Foundation suggests that art helps boost confidence, making us feel more engaged and resilient. It can also alleviate anxiety, depression …

A 14-year-old boy has been named America’s Top Young Scientist for developing an affordable bar of soap that treats skin cancer. Heman Bekele, a ninth grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia went head-to-head with nine other finalists in the 2023 3M Young Scientists Challenge and emerged as …

Breastfeeding is a natural and beneficial practice for both infants and mothers. Numerous studies, including the one conducted by Cancer Research in the UK, have shown that breastfeeding can indeed reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. The mechanism behind this reduction in risk is thought to be related to …

However, there are factors that can influence your risk and steps to minimize it: 1. Gender and Age: Women are at higher risk, and risk increases with age. Regular breast cancer screenings are essential. 2. Family History: A strong family history of breast cancer may increase your risk. Discuss this …

Dr Abhijit Bhattacharya, MS, Central Hospital Kalla, Eastern Coalfields Ltd., assesses an x-ray of a TB patient. Credit: ILO by Ed Holt (bratislava) Friday, July 21, 2023 Inter Press Service BRATISLAVA, Jul 21 (IPS) – In a surprise move, pharma giant Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has agreed not to enforce some …