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Dr. Carlene Solomon joins Fischer Laser Eye Center in Willmar, Montevideo
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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August 8, 2025
WILLMAR — Dr. Carlene Solomon will be joining Fischer Laser Eye Center and will see patients Aug. 25 at both the Montevideo and Willmar locations, according to a news release. Solomon holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and has a background in...
‘Storm’ of Noncommunicable Diseases May Hit South America
Medscape
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A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), titled Major storm on the horizon, warns that between 2020 and 2050, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues will result in economic losses in South America equivalent...
Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captaincy in medical report standoff
Sabah
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August 8, 2025
A paperwork dispute over Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s injury has cracked open a leadership void at Barcelona, with the German goalkeeper temporarily stripped of his captaincy in a rare public clash between player and club. The defending La Liga...
Friday briefing: What will US funding cuts on mRNA vaccines mean for the health of the world?
The Guardian
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August 8, 2025
Good morning. You may have heard a saying along the lines that “when the US sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold”. So when the US health department announced plans to cut half a billion dollars in vaccine research funding on Wednesday,...
Disease-Struck Regions Sidelined on Journal Boards
The Good Men Project - California
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August 6, 2025
[MONTEVIDEO, SciDev.Net] Decisions about what gets researched, published, and funded in tropical medicine remain largely in the hands of wealthy countries, driven by deep inequalities in the editorial boards of the main journals in the field,...
Sports12 minutes ago Darwin Nunez Set For Al-Hilal Switch As Liverpool Reshuffle Striking Options Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez is on the brink of sealing a €53 million move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal. Darwin Nunez, 26, is…
Naija News
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August 7, 2025
Darwin Nunez, 26, is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, marking the end of a two-year stint at Anfield. Nunez initially arrived from Benfica in June 2022 for a fee that could rise to £85 million with add-ons. Though he netted 40...
Al Hilal agree deal with Liverpool for Darwin Nunez, striker set for medical
The Athletic
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August 7, 2025
Darwin Nunez is set to undergo a medical at Al Hilal after Liverpool agreed a fee of €53million plus bonuses with Saudi Pro League outfit for the Uruguayan striker. Nunez has been given permission by Liverpool to travel to Germany, where Al-Hilal...
Uruguay's population projected to decline over time
MercoPress
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Tuesday, August 5th 2025 - 21:26 UTC A smaller population could decrease housing demand in major cities like Montevideo A study released this week by Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed that the South American country's...
Darwin Nunez set for Al Hilal medical as Liverpool turn attention back to Alexander Isak
GB News
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August 7, 2025
Darwin Nunez and Liverpool have a total agreement with Saudi club Al Hilal, with the forward expected to complete a medical in the coming days. The initial fee is believed to be £46.3million, with potential add-ons of £10million. The 26-year-old...
Hard lives, with days of wine and roses: The secrets of centenarians in Spain
El País
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August 10, 2025
Spain is a country of longstanding treasures. This is proven by the epic stories of men and women who, with stamina and courage, have lived more than a century. They all demonstrate that they know how to survive… but, above all, that they know how...
West central Minnesota support groups and other health resources published Aug. 6, 2025
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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August 6, 2025
Adult respite care: Lutheran Social Service offers group respite care for adults age 60 and older from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 310 Medayto Dr. in Spicer. Family caregivers receive a needed break and trained...
Montevideo Middle School student speaks up for longer lunch
Daily News-Record - Virginia
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August 2, 2025
A student from Montevideo Middle School brought a petition for longer lunch periods to the Rockingham County School Board at a July 28 meeting. Catherine Smith, an 8th grader at Montevideo, collected and presented 100 signatures to the board. Many...
My Dubai Rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh113,000 for Wasl 51 apartment
The National News
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My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like Russian entrepreneur Olga Sukhanova, who owns a commercial and hospitality...
UN plastic treaty talks face delays as nations clash on scope
The Sun Daily
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August 10, 2025
GENEVA: Talks for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution are struggling to gain momentum as nations remain deeply divided on the agreement’s scope. With four working days left, negotiators face mounting pressure to finalise a legally binding...
Key Biscayne's Monday healthy menu
Islander News - Florida
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Visit any of our #tasteofkeybiscayne partner restaurants this Monday, August, and enjoy a delicious — and healthy — meal to start off this first workweek in August on the right foot. D'Lite Bistro & Bakery D’Lite is your island’s tasty-healthy...
Sports LIVE Today, August 10: Jannik Sinner Records His Quickest 2025 Win; Manchester City Beat Palermo 3-0
Outlook India
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August 10, 2025
Teammates congratulate Manchester City's Tijani Reijnders for his goal against Palermo during a pre-season friendly at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy. Photo: Giovanni Isolino/LaPresse via AP Welcome to the live news updates from the...
St. Cloud VA Health Care System town hall is Aug. 12
St. Cloud Live - Minnesota
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August 3, 2025
MONTEVIDEO — The St. Cloud VA Health Care system will host a town hall at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the VA Clinic in Montevideo, 814 N. 11th St. The meeting is open to all veterans served by the health care system and offers a chance to hear...
Medical journal diversity gap
Science and Development Network
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[MONTEVIDEO, SciDev.Net] Decisions about what gets researched, published, and funded in tropical medicine remain largely in the hands of wealthy countries, driven by deep inequalities in the editorial boards of the main journals in the field,...
Policies José Mujica Championed to Address Poverty in Uruguay
Borgen Magazine
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August 3, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — José Mujica was President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. He died earlier this year on May 13, 2025. People around the world remember his legacy as one of compassion and empathy. Nicknamed the “world’s poorest president”...
Uruguay: Concerning surge in syphilis reported
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 30th 2025 - 20:31 UTC Social gaps and reckless practices contribute to the spread of the disease Uruguayan health authorities reported a concerning surge in syphilis cases, with reported figures nearly doubling from around 3,566 in...