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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Quick, eco, delicate โ€” what's the best wash cycle to use?

This article explores the efficacy of different washing machine cycles and provides expert recommendations for optimal clothing care and energy savings.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Research on new medications, such as polylaminin, must follow strict international rules

The development of new medications, including polylaminin, requires adherence to strict international guidelines, particularly in clinical trials that involve control groups to assess efficacy and safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Antibacterial coatings may fail over time

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu reveals that antibacterial coatings, although initially effective, may lose their efficacy over time, highlighting the need for long-term testing of such materials.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How long will it take for us to know the effectiveness of polylaminin? Understand the substance in 16 topics

Polylaminin has generated significant attention on social media due to its association with reports of patient recovery, but experts urge caution due to a lack of robust clinical evidence supporting its efficacy and safety.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mandatory Mediation in the Construction Industry. Will It Not Help Smaller Players?

New regulations in Poland propose mandatory mediation in construction disputes, but experts question their efficacy in aiding smaller market players.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

A 5,000-year-old bacterium found in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic efficacy and resistance evolution.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

What We Know About Shingles Vaccine and Dementia

Research shows that the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia, but uncertainty remains about its efficacy in safeguarding memory.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

So that the lamp of human rights does not go out

The global human rights system faces unprecedented challenges that threaten its foundational principles and efficacy amidst shifting global power dynamics and emerging threats.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

An aesthetic center in Madrid offered โ€˜liftingsโ€™ with a fake machine that acted 'blindly' on patients

A Madrid aesthetic center has been shut down for using a fake device to perform lifting procedures without any medical efficacy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kaja Kallas criticizes peace talks: 'The Russians do not want peace'

Kaja Kallas expresses skepticism about the efficacy of ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, stating that the Russians are not genuinely seeking peace.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Unacceptable for Child Protective Services to Monitor Foster Parents Themselves

A recent report raises concerns about the efficacy of Child Protective Services in Iceland overseeing foster parents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Are garlic supplements good for the heart?

The article discusses the potential heart health benefits of garlic supplements, as well as the varying quality of studies supporting their efficacy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

New study: booster vaccinations reduced severe consequences of COVID-19

A recent study published in the journal 'Vaccine' shows that booster vaccinations significantly decreased the incidence of severe COVID-19 outcomes, with similar efficacy found for Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech boosters, though protection waned over time.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

HEALTH ADVICE โŸฉ Miracle cure or waste of money: does bee glue really work?

The article explores the efficacy of propolis, a substance produced by bees, as a potential health remedy, weighing its traditional uses against scientific evidence.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

New Ningaloo campsite booking system under review after website crashes

The new campsite booking system for Ningaloo coast has faced major issues leading to a review of its efficacy.

Feb 14 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Hair Loss: A Scientific Study Demonstrates How to Combat It with a Root

A scientific study highlights the efficacy of Polygonum multiflorum, a root used in traditional Chinese medicine, in combating hair loss.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutor Kim Geon-hee: the dismissal of charges marks the third instance of a procedural failure

The investigation into Kim Geon-hee's alleged involvement in corruption saw yet another dismissal of charges in a recent trial, raising concerns about the Special Prosecutor's efficacy.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Buying Hundreds of Houses' Comments... Limits Remain Even if Purchase Rental System is Modified

President Yoon raised concerns about the regulations allowing rental property owners to accumulate numerous houses through the purchase rental program, questioning the efficacy of the existing scheme.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

State subsidies for sports pay off not only at the Brno Grand Prix

A report discusses the efficacy of state subsidies in sports, highlighting their benefits beyond the Brno Grand Prix event.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Colonel Paczesny: Is the counterintelligence protection of the Ministry of National Defense airtight?

A spy working for years in the Ministry of National Defense has been detained by counterintelligence, raising concerns about potential security breaches and the efficacy of protective measures.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Cancer: Argentina approves an immunotherapy for solid tumors that is administered through injections

Argentina's ANMAT has approved a new anti-PD-1 immunotherapy that can be administered via injections in three to five minutes, maintaining the efficacy of intravenous delivery.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

G. Landsbergis' sharp reaction to European statements about negotiations with V. Putin

G. Landsbergis critically questions the efficacy of European negotiations with V. Putin, suggesting that without real power leverage, such talks may equate to capitulation.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How the drugs that will revolutionize obesity treatment work

Semaglutide by Novo Nordisk is the first drug approved for obesity treatment that achieves weight loss comparable to bariatric surgery, while Eli Lilly's tirzepatide is expected to gain approval soon after showing efficacy and safety in clinical trials.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sejong University Professor Lim Tae-kyu's research team discovers the effect of Ginsenoside Rf in preventing male pattern baldness

Professor Lim Tae-kyu's research team at Sejong University has scientifically identified the efficacy and mechanism of Ginsenoside Rf, a component unique to Korean ginseng, in preventing male pattern baldness.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Focus and Results: Sacred Missions of International Organizations

International organizations must prioritize austerity, knowledge, focus, efficacy, and impactful actions to remain relevant and beneficial to their member states.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Anvisa approves the use of semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risk

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has approved semaglutide for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, a drug popularized for weight loss efficacy.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Antisemitism in Berlin: Police Work Justified by Statistics

The article discusses the record high of antisemitic crimes in Berlin according to police statistics, while questioning the efficacy of these statistics in truly capturing the problem.

Feb 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Trump explores options for striking Iran, lawmakers question military approach

U.S. President Donald Trump has been presented with military strike options against Iran, but bipartisan lawmakers have expressed skepticism regarding the efficacy of a military approach as Israel heightens its alert in anticipation of possible U.S. intervention.

Jan 11 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
Life & Tech

RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of the hepatitis B vaccine, coinciding with the CDC's decision to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children.

Jan 9 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
Life & Tech

Despite Little Research, Companies Race to Market Autism Tests

The article discusses the rapid commercialization of autism tests by various companies despite a lack of substantial scientific research backing their efficacy.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Hormones, Genes, Surgery: How Researchers Help Women with Bladder Problems

A gynecologist's accidental discovery during surgery reveals potential assistance for the nearly half of women suffering from urinary incontinence, alongside the efficacy of other therapies.

Jan 2 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Slovak Economy Stagnates and Highway Construction Will Not Help

The article discusses the stagnation of the Slovak economy and questions the efficacy of highway construction as a means to stimulate economic growth.

Dec 31 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Hair thickening serum with over 700 five-star ratings slashed to under ยฃ3

A popular hair thickening serum, acclaimed for its efficacy in reducing hair loss, is now available for under ยฃ3 following a discount.

Dec 27 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

โ€˜A potential treasure troveโ€™: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines

The World Health Organization is set to investigate the advantages of traditional medicines, as evidence of their efficacy continues to grow and calls for more research increase.

Dec 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC

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