29 February 2024 Archives

Brazil tops one million dengue cases, 214 deaths

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:43

Brasilia, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Brazil on Thursday reached a record of over one million probable cases of dengue so far this year and 214 deaths, according to Health Ministry.

Ultra-processed foods may increase risk of depression

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:35

London, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—particularly those containing artificial sweeteners—may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

President Petro orders arm purchase suspension from Israel

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:32

Bogota, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered on Thursday to suspend all arms purchases from Israel following the attack by the Israeli Army over Palestinian civilians waiting for humanitarian assistance and food in Gaza.

US rice exported to Haiti may be harmful to health

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:29

Port-au-Prince, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) U.S. rice exports to Haiti, which account for the bulk of supplies of the country's key food staple, contain unhealthy levels of arsenic and cadmium, heavy metals that can increase risks of cancer and heart disease, according to a recent study by the University of Michigan.

Avalanche risk prompts highway closures along Highway-1

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:25

Ottawa, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Dangerous snowpack conditions in British Columbia and Alberta have prompted avalanche forecasters to issue a "special public avalanche warning" following significant snowfall this week in the Western Canadian backcountry.

Parliament of Angola generally approved new political division

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:22

Luanda, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) After two days of intense debates, the deputies to the National Assembly of Angola (unicameral Parliament) today generally approved the Political-Administrative Division Bill with 101 votes in favor.

Chile condemns new Israeli massacre in Gaza

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:21

Santiago de Chile, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian community in Chile on Thursday strongly condemned the Israeli occupation army's attacks over people receiving aid in Gaza, leaving at least 104 dead and over 700 injured.

WHO urges investing in One Health actions for better health

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:16

Geneva, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on world leaders to increase political commitment and action to invest in the “One Health” approach to prevent and tackle common threats affecting the health and well-being of humans, animals, plants and environment together.

Union of tramway workers to go on strike in Argentina

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:07

Buenos Aires, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The “Union Tranviarios Automotor” (UTA) will hold a 24-hour strike on Tuesday in the Argentine provinces to demand better wages, Pagina 12 daily reported on Thursday.

Cuban judo with eight representatives in Tashkent Grand Slam

Published on: February 29, 2024
16:47

Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban judo will have eight representatives in the Grand Slam of Tashkent, to be held from Friday through Sunday, Jit weekly reported on Thursday.

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