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Shocking video shows children using python as skipping rope in Australia

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Shocking video shows children using python as skipping rope in Australia

A shocking video of a group of children in Woorabinda, Queensland, using a python as a skipping rope has gone viral on social media. As seen in the short clip, around six children laughed and jumped over the snake, which appeared to be over a metre long. At one point, the children could be heard … Read more

Study shows antimicrobial resistance in soil bacteria without using antibiotics

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Study shows antimicrobial resistance in soil bacteria without using antibiotics

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Kiel University have shown in a study that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be found in soil bacterial communities due to microbial interactions driven by a species of predatory bacteria. Published in Current Biology, the study looked at how the presence of the bacterium Myxococcus xanthus affects … Read more

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard’s sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard’s sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

PA Media Amanda Pritchard, head of NHS England, would have regular Monday meetings with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to review performance and address challenges. But last Monday was different. After discussing the state of the health service, she announced she was stepping down – with just one month’s notice. It came as a shock to … Read more

Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows

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Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows

Catherine Snowdon BBC News Getty Images Unique national research for England has demonstrated the “significant” impact the gynaecological condition endometriosis has had on women’s ability to earn and work. Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may be taking lower-paid jobs or working fewer hours. The charity Endometriosis UK called on workplaces to provide “support, understanding … Read more

How AI is making the poor healthier: A consulting firm shows the way to close the gaps in healthcare services – ET HealthWorld

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How AI is making the poor healthier: A consulting firm shows the way to close the gaps in healthcare services – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Several sectors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve processes and systems, and healthcare is a prominent area where this technology is improving service delivery. Management consulting firm ZS has been using AI to understand and help local communities across India with various treatments. In 2023, it ran Project Anaemia in Valsad to … Read more