McGill study links cannabis and tobacco co-use to higher brain FAAH and lower anandamide McGill finds cannabis and tobacco co-use raises brain FAAH, lowers anandamide and is linked to anxiety, …
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Algeria achieves WHO validation for elimination of trachoma as public health problem
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraAlgeria Eliminated Trachoma as a Public Health Problem, WHO Validation Confirms WHO validates Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in eye health and …
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival returns July 25 2026 with 20,000 fireworks
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSumidagawa Fireworks Festival set for July 25, 2026 with 20,000 shells and paid sponsor seats announced Tokyo’s Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, beginning at …
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Obesity Linked to Brain Shrinkage and Higher Dementia Risk in Study
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraStudy Finds Obesity and Brain Shrinkage Linked in Large UK Cohort New research links obesity and brain shrinkage in middle-aged adults, showing higher body fat associates with lower gray and …
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Summer Sonic 2017 Brings Eclectic International Lineup to Tokyo and Osaka
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer Sonic festival remains Japan’s unmissable summer music showcase Summer Sonic festival brings international headliners and Japan’s top acts to twin-city stages in Tokyo and Osaka each summer, offering an …
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The Bahamas Certified by WHO for Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraBahamas certified by WHO for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV The Bahamas has been certified by the World Health Organization for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, marking …
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Hand dryers under scrutiny as studies link jet models to increased airborne bacteria New studies show hand dryers, especially high-speed jet models, can disperse more bacteria than paper towels and …
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Mt Fuji and Hakone One-Day Bus Tour Returns with Shinkansen Ride Included
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraMt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Returns with Bullet Train Return to Tokyo New full-day Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour returns with Shinkansen return — guided trip …
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WHO issues new guidelines for point-of-care TB tests and tongue swabs
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWHO urges countries to scale up near point-of-care TB tests and tongue swabs WHO urges scale-up of near point-of-care TB tests, tongue swabs and sputum pooling to expand diagnosis, reduce …
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Riga Royal Hotel Launches Summer Yukata Sleepover for Girls’ Nights
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraRiga Royal Hotel Launches Girls’ Night Sleepover with Complimentary Yukata and Festival-Ready Suites Riga Royal Hotel’s girls’ night sleepover package offers summer suites, a complimentary yukata to keep, festival styling …