The focus here was on weight loss supplements, with researchers finding no evidence to support their use.A major global study of 121 clinical trials with 10,000 participants investigated the value of herbal and dietary weight loss supplements.

Despite demand for such supplements supporting a market worth $140 billion in the United States alone, the study found no evidence to justify their continued use.

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Older people have been subjected to "ageism and stigmatisation" during the pandemic, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.

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World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one

In a year when COVID-19 threatens the health and well-being of everyone on the planet, the seventy-fourthsession of the World Health Assembly (WHA) will stress the urgency of ending the current pandemic and preventing the next one by building a healthier, safer and fairer world.

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The Latest: Taiwan's worst outbreak of the pandemic grows

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's worst outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic grew Thursday, with a worrisome 63 new cases not having a clear connection to existing cases.

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Coronavirus Scotland LIVE as legal concerns raised after hospital patients moved to care homes at height of pandemic

The Mental Welfare Commission is looking into legal concerns raised after patients were discharged from hospitals into care homes during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.The report will examine.the decision-making for those who lacked capacity before being transported to facilities between March to May 2020.Last month Public Health Scotland said it "cannot rule out" a link between hospital discharges and Covid-19 outbreaks in care homes, with nearly a third of those experiencing an outbreak.It comes as the Scottish Government announced yesterday a spike in cases has been recorded with 394 new cases in the last 24 hours.More than 1,800 Scottish nurses and midwives re-registered with the profession in response to the coronavirus

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Nick Jonas gives health update after bike injury: 'I'm feeling really good'

Nick Jonas is “feeling really good” after his bike injury. The Jonas Brothers star cracked a rib in a bike accident over the weekend, and has given an update on his health as he insisted he “feels very lucky” that his injuries weren’t much worse.

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Cautious hope across the Delaware Valley as people see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel

MANAYUNK - There’s a different kind of feeling in the air, a feeling that the Delaware Valley has reached a a turning point. The beginning of the end of the pandemic.Mask mandates are being lifted, people are going back to work.

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Grizzlies end Spurs' season in play-in game winning 100-96

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 on Wednesday night in the first Western Conference play-in game.

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‘Friends: The Reunion’ trailer: The gang is back together, one last time

Friends characters Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica and Phoebe all together in the same room.For the first time since the series wrapped 17 years ago — yes, it’s been nearly two decades — Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow are back on the couches and back onscreen together for Friends: The Reunion.The one-hour special, available to stream on HBO Max as of May 27, takes place on Stage 24 of the Warner Bros. Studio, the exact stage where the show was shot for 10 years.

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Why some Covid vaccines help nations exit the pandemic faster than others

Mask FreeIn the U.S., nearly 40% of the population has been fully vaccinated, mostly with mRNA shots, and the number of new cases each day has dropped by more than 85% in the past four months.

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All Alberta K-12 students returning to classrooms May 25, except for Fort McMurray area

Nearly all students in Alberta are heading back to school for what is hopefully the final time this year. As Morgan Black explains, parents and kids have questions about the home stretch.

Youngsters' job hopes 'crushed' by coronavirus pandemic, warns youth expert

Youngsters' job hopes have been “crushed” by the coronavirus pandemic, a youth expert warns today.

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Doctor makes miracle recovery from Covid after saying final goodbyes to family on phone

A GP has spoken of her "miracle" recovery after battling Covid so severely she said her final goodbyes to her family over a video call.

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Online farmers’ market provides ‘incredible’ opportunities for Calgarians during pandemic

The move to support local is helping a lot of Canadian companies make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. As Gil Tucker shows us, it’s providing a chance for one Calgary business to not only survive but also thrive.

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'Slow but steady' progress in dealing with cyber attack, says Reid

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Parramore Kidz Zone hosts ceremony for college-bound graduating seniors

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COVID-19: Montreal restaurants, bars look ahead to reopening date with mixed emotions

Quebec to do away with curfew as province unveils COVID-19 reopening plan By the time outdoor terraces are allowed to reopen, the Burgundy Lion’s courtyard will be ready to serve and celebrate.“Eight a.m. pints and breakfast.

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Fatal overdoses increased during pandemic, report finds

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Universal’s Aventura Hotel set to reopen to guests

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Durham Region green thumbs gear up for May long weekend planting

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Trailer for ‘Friends: The Reunion’ on HBO Max finally arrives

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GTA caterer hit by pandemic pivots to luxury picnic business

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COVID-19 pandemic forces another virtual commemoration of Mt. St. Helens eruption

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Fox News seeks to dismiss Dominion suit over election claims

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News Scan for May 19, 2021

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Tory MPs vote to block release of Government's internal review of Covid-19 response

Tory MPs voted to block the release of an internal review of the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Salma Hayek Says She's Still Recovering After Near Fatal Case of COVID-19

Salma Hayek is still recovering.

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Covid-19 pandemic moving to north-eastern states of India

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Unemployment rises in North Lanarkshire following pandemic

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Iceland Will Not Play at Eurovision 2021 After Testing Positive for Coronavirus

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Salma Hayek Opens Up About Her Nearly Fatal Battle With COVID-19

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A company worker ponders over expenses as the pandemic rages

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Salma Hayek reveals she almost died during secret battle with COVID-19, was begged to go to hospital

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Orlando city leaders working to get businesses back on track

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Downtown Development Board kicked off its 50th anniversary and unveiled a new sculpture on South Orange Avenue on Wednesday.

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Covid vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery from illness: Govt

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The reality of this pandemic in our villages cannot stay hidden

Maamu ko oxigun chad gaya." Second man: “Arre mian, maloom hai oxigun kisko chadta hai?" First man: “Tumhi bataa doh." Second man: “Oxigun raakeet ko chadta hai." First man: “Iskaa matlab?" Second man: “Samajh lo maamu ki upar rawaangi ki teyaari hai, raakeet ki tarah." I heard this conversation while running one morning in Bhopal. Here’s the gist of it: Your uncle is now on oxygen; oxygen is put in rockets, to power them upwards; so, this is preparation for uncle’s departure heavenward.

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Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Broken furniture. Flashlights with leaking batteries. Disfigured Barbie dolls.

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Noel Gallagher's sweary outburst after music venues suffer due to pandemic

Noel Gallagher went off in a sweary rant in a new TV programme as he says the pandemic has made things tough in the music industry. A third of the country’s venues have closed in the past decade and 550 are under immediate threat, with the coronavirus pandemic making the situation worse.

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Pennsylvania voters become first in U.S. to impose new limits on governor's powers

(Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania voters became the first in the nation to impose restrictions on a governor's authority under an emergency disaster declaration, approving constitutional amendments sped to a statewide referendum by Republican lawmakers angry over how Democratic Gov.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 19

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:The report released Wednesday from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital found fatal opioid overdoses were up more than 75 per cent after COVID-19 hit in 2020, compared to the year before.

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Carnival Mardi Gras arrives June 4 at Port Canaveral, won’t sail with passengers for months

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, the Mardi Gras, will be arriving at Port Canaveral on June 4, in preparation for its first sailing with passengers.

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LGBTQ youth mental health: Trevor Project survey highlights disparities

can threaten a young person’s mental health and well-being. At the same time, intersectional identities raise additional, unique challenges for young LGBTQIA+ People of Color, people who come from historically marginalized groups, and people whose families do not have a high income, and so on.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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