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A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth – major global setbacks

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Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world. “While … Read more

The Secret Benefits of Press Release Distribution That Marketing Pros Want to Hide from You

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Press releases are an important tool for organizations to communicate news and information to the media and the public.  Topic News PR points out a variety of purposes that a press release can serve, including the following 4 points: 1. Announcing news: Press releases can be used to announce new products, services, or initiatives, as … Read more

3D printing with bacteria-loaded ink, the result is WOW

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3D printing with bacteria-loaded ink produces bone-like composites. EPFL researchers have published a method for 3D-printing an ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria. The 3D-printed mineralized bio-composite is unprecedently strong, light, and environmentally friendly, with a range of applications from art to biomedicine. Featured Image: The method could be used to restore damaged artworks © … Read more

Promotion of a free China press release service by Topic News PR

Promotion of a free China press release service by Topic News PR

Topic News PR, a top-notch press release agency, is announcing a new year promotion: a one-time China press release service free of charge. The offer is available for new and existing customers. With Topic News PR’s Asia Press Release service, businesses can increase their brand’s visibility and reach a wider audience in Asia. To take advantage of this offer, simply visit … Read more

Euro Credit Holdings begins business expansion to Japan

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Lender offering special 0% interest rate on stock loans to Japanese corporate clients Euro Credit Holdings Limited is expanding to Japan as an international money lender. The London-based wealth management consultant will mark its entry into the market by offering clients 0% interest on collateralized security loans, better known as stock loans. Overseeing the expansion … Read more

Size, sex, and breed all influence dogs’ average age at cancer diagnosis

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Giant breeds, males and purebred dogs tend to receive a cancer diagnosis at a relatively younger age, informing potential screening guidelines A new analysis has determined median ages of cancer diagnosis for dogs with different characteristics, providing support for the establishment of cancer screening guidelines that vary according to breed or weight. Jill Rafalko of … Read more

Interfering in big decisions friends and family take could violate a crucial moral right, philosopher says

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We have a moral duty to allow others to make ‘transformative choices’ such as changing careers, migrating and having children, a new study argues. This duty can be outweighed by competing moral considerations such as preventing murder but in many cases we should interfere with far greater caution. If you’ve told an adult friend or … Read more

UK newspapers portray "Plant-based protein" positively but the pubic has concerns, a new research found

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The recently published research article “Plant-based protein products in the news: Mind the gap between innovation and public discourses” highlights several pros and cons of plant-based protein products as discussed in the media and perceived by the public. The media coverage of plant-based protein products between 2010 and 2018, using a sample of articles from … Read more