Thrush: zinc may prevent yeast infections – new research

The majority of yeast infections are caused by _Candida albicans_. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock Around half a billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year – with around 140 million women suffering from multiple infections throughout their lifetime. While treatments do exist for thrush, for many women these aren’tContinue Reading

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Digital platforms like TikTok could help China extend its censorship regime across borders

Primakov / Shutterstock China’s drive to expand its influence through soft power mechanisms like censorship is coming into sharper focus, especially under Xi Jinping’s leadership. Recently, the social media app TikTok has become a prominent symbol of this global strategy. The platform consistently denies that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance,Continue Reading

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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and spending quality moments with loved ones. However, it often comes with the stress of managing finances, especially if you haven’t planned ahead. That’s where a foolproof holiday budget becomes your best friend, ensuring that you can enjoy the festivities withoutContinue Reading

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“We’re meant to reflect Britain as it is, and obviously, if your collection only represents a fraction of Britain, then that’s a problem,” the gallery’s director Nicholas Cullinan told the Standard. “We serve Britain, we’re funded in part by the British people, and we also serve an international audience; it’sContinue Reading

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