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Retirement Investment Trust Seminar on Sept 11
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding MERIT (Maine Retirement Investment Trust) info session. This is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure that every Maine worker has the opportunity to build a secure...

Gel nail polish banned in Europe over health concerns - but not in the UK
A crucial component in numerous brands of gel nail polish has been prohibited in the European Union (EU) - but presently remains available in the UK. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, more commonly referred to as TPO, provides gel polish...

Popular gel nail polish banned in Europe over major health concerns
A key ingredient in many brands of gel nail polish has been banned in the European Union (EU) - but currently remains available in the UK. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, better known as TPO, gives gel polish its characteristic glossy...

Olympus enters distro deal with MacroLux for single-use urology products
Olympus announced an exclusive global distribution deal with MacroLux Medical Technology to distribute single-use urology products. The agreement includes multiple single-use cytoscopes, ureteroscopes and suction access sheaths. These devices...

Pharmaceutical Care Services in Community Pharmacies: An Umbrella Review of Global Evidence with Insights from Polish and Spanish Practices
Introduction Pharmaceutical care originated in the United States at the end of the 20th century. It was defined as the responsible provision of pharmaceutical services aimed at improving patients’ quality of life by curing disease, eliminating...

Kennedy’s attacks on mRNA vaccines and science threaten global public health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks after being sworn in as health and human services secretary in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. [AP Photo/Alex Brandon]In the past few weeks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dramatically reshaped...

Oslo University Hospital to conduct randomized phase 2 trial of ILB® in ALS; Tikomed to supply ILB for both study phases
Oslo University Hospital announces the startup of a multicentre randomized phase 2 trial of ILB® in ALS, commencing early 2026. The study will compare ILB® to Riluzole, the current standard of care, and will include 116 patients over a 12-month...
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, Maine Cancer Foundation bring free tobacco cessation resources to Knox and Waldo counties
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s retail pharmacy has been awarded grant funding from the Maine Cancer Foundation to increase community access to tobacco cessation medications and support. The grant provides an opportunity to reduce...

Essential Fatty Acids: Essential for Overall Health
Here’s the latest news about the health benefits of EFAs. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have long been popular with consumers for a variety of health applications, from brain function to heart health to eye health and more. Emerging research is...

Ola Brynhildsen returns to Norway after loan stay with Toronto FC mutually terminated
By Canadian Press on September 2, 2025. TORONTO — Toronto has parted ways with Ola Brynhildsen, with the forward headed back to his native Norway to join Bodø/Glimt on loan. The 26-year-old came to Toronto in February from Denmark’s FC Midtjylland...

UoH to participate in global study on single-use plastic in healthcare
The University of Hyderabad’s Department of Anthropology is participating in an international “After the Single Use” project, aimed at addressing the environmental and health impacts of single-use plastics in healthcare. Funded by the Wellcome...

Starmer has 'full confidence' Sarwar will be First Minister despite poll slump
Sir Keir was in Glasgow to celebrate the £10 billion deal to build new warships for the Norwegian Navy. According to the More in Common poll, the SNP is on 37% on the Holyrood constituency vote, while Labour is on 17% and Reform 16%. The Tories...

At this whimsical Oslo bar, every cocktail has its design counterpart
Oslo tastemakers craving an intriguing cocktail often settle onto one of the leather stools at pioneering Himkok, the sprawling city-centre bar and distillery that Erk Potur opened in 2015. Resulting from the transformation of a 19th-century...

'I Am Peacekeeper Movement' Launched In Dubai, Brings Together Nobel Laureates, Changemakers
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) “Peace is not a distant dream but a shared responsibility that belongs to all of us,” said Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director of the Wockhardt healthcare conglomerate as he launched the 'I Am Peacekeeper Movement'...

Nail polish product used by millions every week has been BANNED over health concerns
Health officials have banned a key ingredient used in gel nail polish across Europe over fears it could be toxic to humans—but it will remain on sale in the UK and US. The European Union have prohibited the use of trimethylbenzoyl...

I Travelled Norway's Fjords Alone - and Found the World's Safest Cruise for Women
2 September 2025 For women who want adventure without compromise, safety without anxiety, and sustainability without sacrifice, Norway’s Havila Voyages offers a refreshing alternative. Travel writer Emma Strandberg shares why her solo journey...

Crown Princess cancels major upcoming trip to US due to medical advice
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has had to call off her impending trip to the US, following recommendations from her medical team. The Norwegian royal was scheduled to accompany her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, 52, on a visit to the US from October 6...

‘I wondered if I was worthy of love again’: Love Con Revenge star Cecilie Fjellhøy on life after the Tinder Swindler
She never intended to be famous. Cecilie Fjellhøy was just a normal girl from Norway, who moved to London in the 2010s to get a Master’s degree — and perhaps even find ‘The One’. Having grown up on a Disney-fied diet of love and romance, Fjellhøy...

"You're doing amazing" - Mikaela Shiffrin gives words of affirmation to fiance Aleksander Kilde as Norwegian prepares for first Super-G training
Mikaela Shiffrin gave words of affirmation to her fiancé, Aleksander Kilde, as the latter geared up for Super-G training for the first time. Kilde has been suffering from injuries since 2024, withdrawing from the 2023/24 World Cup midway through...

University of Hyderabad joins global collaboration to tackle single-use plastics in healthcare
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Hyderabad will be participating in an international project aimed at addressing the environmental and health impacts of single-use plastics in healthcare. The “After the Single Use” project,...