The Best Foods To Prevent Kidney Stones

[ad_1] Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel like tiny little mines exploding as the stone makes its way through the urinary tract. Sometimes, these stones can lead to … Read more

Putin’s crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others

[ad_1] TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — It’s not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government in recent years. Also falling victim are independent voices as well as those who don’t conform to what the state sees as the country’s “traditional values.” Russia’s once-thriving free press after the collapse … Read more

Intercept of German generals planning Taurus strike on Crimean bridge: full translation

[ad_1] On 1 March, Russian propaganda queen, RT chief Margarita Simonyan shared an intercept of high-ranking German generals discussing the most controversial topic of the latest months: the Taurus missiles that German Chancellor Scholz refrains from sending to Ukraine, and their ability to strike a crucial bridge connecting occupied Crimea to mainland Russia. They are … Read more

Model estimates who benefits most from frequent COVID-19 boosters

[ad_1] This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread Ok! Sensitivity analysis of model parameters for COVID-19 risk and booster vaccination. We plotted results for three representative risk groups: 18–49 years (A), 75+ years (B), and the … Read more

The Minds of Desperate Men

[ad_1] France’s Emmanuel Macron last week suggested the suicidal idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine to confront Russia militarily. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, in 2022. (NATO, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) “O mischief, thou art swift, to enter in the thoughts of desperate men!” —Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, … Read more

The Latest | South Africa says UN court should order Israel to let more aid into Gaza

[ad_1] South Africa has gone back to the United Nations’ top court seeking additional orders for Israel to let humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing “widespread starvation” in the devastated Palestinian territory. After nearly five months of war, much of Gaza is in ruins. International pressure is growing for Israel and Hamas to reach … Read more