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  A Biologist Reveals The #1 Most Devastating Disease Brought By Columbus Back To Europe (Hint: It’s Sexually Transmitted)
When we think about the “Columbian exchange,” much attention is paid to the diseases that were brought from the Old World to the New World. But disease transmission is always a two-way street. A biologist explains. getty The Columbian Exchange...
    
  Gélinas wants better treatment for people with rare diseases
New Democrats reintroduce bill to create a formal plan for helping people get early diagnosis, screening and treatment for rare medical conditions Ontario should have a formal strategy to help its residents who suffer from rare and unusual...
    
  Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime LIVE Score Updates: First set for Jannik (6-4, 7-6)
End of the game: Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 to win the Paris Masters 1000. The Italian is the new world number one. With Carlos Alcaraz's elimination in the second round, he regained the top spot. Set 2: 6-6 FRIENDS, THE...
    
  French couple swims the Atlantic to raise ocean awareness and inspire students
A French couple embarked on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness about marine conservation — not by boat or plane, but by swimming. Matthieu and Chloe Witvoet began their adventure Friday, diving into the Atlantic’s waters from...
    
  
    
  Medical breakthrough as children with incurable deafness hear for first time – thanks to decades of genetic research carried out in Spain
A GROUNDBREAKING treatment based on research by Spanish scientists has helped children born with incurable deafness hear for the very first time – a discovery hailed as a breakthrough toward curing genetic hearing loss. In a clinical trial...
French cyclist (77) survives for three days on red wine after plunging down ravine
The 77-year-old man had gone to his local supermarket to buy the drinks in the mountainous Cevennes region of France. During his journey home, the elderly biker missed a bend and careened down a rocky slope near Saint-Julien-des-Points, about 80km...
New MRI Facility “One of the Most A...
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed that the new MRI facility currently being constructed at the Joseph N. France General Hospital represents a major leap forward in healthcare...
    
  The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Are you planning to buy or lease a new vehicle in the UK over the coming weeks or months? Then you’d be bonkers not to refer back to the full and frank results of the Auto Express New Car Awards 2025. Or, if you can hold out a little longer before...
    
  OPINION: Diet, Activity, Sleep, and Mental Wellness – Let’s start with diet
Jonesboro Right Now publishes contributed opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, visit the Opinions and Editorials...
    
  Property traps, doctor fees and red tape short-cuts: 6 essential articles for life in France
This week’s practical must-reads from The Local include common traps that catch out property hunters, what increasing the ‘franchise médicale’ means for your health bills, and the small town in south-west France that’s up there with Europe’s big...
    
  “In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda”: interview with disinformation expert Dietmar Pichler
“In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda,” says Dietmar Pichler, a leading Austrian disinformation expert, head analyst at Inved.eu, and founder of the Vienna-based Disinfo Resilience Network. In an interview with Insight...
    
  TravelMatKanner: The best play cafés in Paris for you and your little ones
When we travel with children, it’s important to know in advance which play cafés we can visit to rest our legs and bond with our little sweethearts. TravelmatKanner is here for you with the best ones in Paris, France – because Paris is never far,...
We’re keeping the golden-egg goose healthy, Finance Minister says
Kevin Schembri Orland Sunday, 2 November 2025, 08:30 Last update: about 2 hours ago The government is ensuring that the economy remains healthy, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told The Malta Independent on Sunday. Malta's debt will stand at €11.6...
    
  Maison Monravel Debuts With Scented Candles Targeting Wellness
Maison Monravel's Citrus Maxima candle fragrance is designed to energise and clear the mind Maison Monravel New French fragrance house Maison Monravel has debuted with a collection of scented candles based around the healing power of plants and...
    
  Mystery Solved: Scientists Find Cause for Unexplained, Deadly Diseases
A hidden connection between two essential cellular players may hold the key to understanding why some people develop unexplained, life-threatening diseases. Credit: Shutterstock A study reveals that a protein called RPA is essential for...
    
  Four Bulgarian nationals sentenced to prison for defacing Paris Holocaust Memorial with ‘red hands’
Published on 31/10/2025 - 20:57 GMT+1 •Updated 20:59 A Paris court has sentenced four Bulgarian men to prison for defacing the Paris Holocaust Memorial and several buildings with “red hand” graffiti in May 2024 — an act judges linked to a...
Emilie in Paris: Culture Matters More Than Claims to European Pet Parents
I rode the Nantes-to-Redon stretch over three quiet days: no cars, herons on repeat, exactly six dogs on the towpath — and three of them, naturellement, were dachshunds. One belonged to a still very active 75-year-old bird photographer who...
    
  Nutriearth opens first European plant in France
Nutriearth, a leader in natural and sustainable vitamin D3 production from edible insects, has officially launched its first commercial manufacturing facility in Carvin, France. This cutting-edge site, backed by major investors and regional...
    
  On Faith: Christianity and health care
It’s that time of year again in the United States — when we have the “privilege” of wading through pages and pages of willfully obfuscating jargon and very bad prose in order to: a) obtain access to health care in this country, and b) avoid facing...