Autoimmune illnesses arise when the body’s defense system attacks its own tissues, causing long‑term pain and damage. Traditional medicines mainly suppress the whole immune system, which can lead to dangerous side effects like bone loss, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of infections. Even dru
Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00
Danone, the big French food company, announced it will purchase Huel, a maker of ready‑to‑drink protein shakes. The deal reflects how young people are looking for quick, healthy meals and how new weight‑loss medicines are changing eating habits. Huel offers drinks packed with protein, fibre and o
Veracity Health is rolling out a sitewide discount that can cut the price of its wellness products by as much as half until the end of March. The brand claims that all of its formulas are created by a team of eleven doctors, have undergone clinical testing, use plant‑based ingredients, and are ma
People who keep losing health insurance find it harder to keep their blood sugar in check. A study that followed more than 39, 000 adults in community clinics across twenty states found that those who lost coverage needed more medication and struggled with treatment. The research looked at low‑incom
The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o
A sudden shift in weather is coming to eight counties in Massachusetts. The change will happen before dawn on Monday, so people should plan ahead. The National Weather Service said that rain will turn into a mix of sleet and light snow between 2 and 4 a. m. The storm will ease off by mid‑morning, a
A powerful tornado struck Lake Village, Illinois on March 10, killing a couple and causing major damage. The National Weather Service named it an EF‑3 event, but the storm’s most striking feature was its gigantic hail. The largest stone measured eight inches across – a size unheard of for early‑seas
