A study led by Brian Suffoletto from Stanford University found that spontaneous weekend drinks carry a 26% increased risk of negative outcomes such as embarrassment, hangovers and blackouts. The research revealed that social settings, particularly weekend gatherings and the influence of friends, significantly contributed to this risk. Participants who had "drinking friends" present were 12 times more likely to engage in unplanned drinking compared to those with no friends present. Unplanned drinking was also found to be more common on weekends, with 82.5% of incidents occurring on Fridays and Saturdays. The study suggests that targeted interventions addressing impulsivity and peer influence could help reduce the harms associated with unplanned drinking.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14475435/weekend-drinks-risk-negative.htmlSumathi Sivamany, President of PWW, emphasizes that empowering women involves changing mindsets and recognizing their worth. PWW's achievements in Perak demonstrate the impact a dedicated group of women can have when supported by the community through volunteering, donations, advocacy, or shopping at their store.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/03/08/perak-women-for-womens-impact-in-perak/A delegation from Sundas Foundation, led by Patron Sohail Warraich, Director Khalid Abbas Dar, President Yasin Khan, and Manager Imran Mehr, met with Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider at the Governor's House in Lahore. The governor praised Sundas Foundation for their efforts to alleviate the suffering of thalassemia patients and encouraged other welfare institutions like them. He also invited children from the foundation to visit the Governor's House for Iftar and emphasized that all individuals, regardless of their background or condition, have equal rights to access the house.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1289731-sundas-foundation-delegation-children-call-on-governorPakistan has seen a significant surge in terrorist attacks since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with January 2025 witnessing a 42% increase in attacks compared to the previous month. The country reported at least 74 militant attacks, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel and 20 civilians, as well as 36 militants. The provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan were the worst-affected areas, with KP's settled districts experiencing 27 attacks and tribal districts witnessing 19 attacks, leading to 46 deaths among security personnel and civilians.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/594403-at-least-three-terrorists-killed-in-khyber-ibo-isprTD Bank is warning customers about a scam where malicious text messages direct users to a fake mobile website that asks for their username and password, allowing scammers to transfer funds into criminal accounts. According to a report by Bankrate, a consumer financial services company based in New York City, nearly one-third of US adults (34%) have experienced financial fraud or scams since January 2024, with 37% losing money due to such scams.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14474399/TD-Bank-scam-text-message-savings.htmlTeddi Mellencamp Arroyave, a star from the reality TV show "The Real Housewives", has been hospitalized with multiple tumors on her brain. She recently underwent surgery to remove four tumors and is grateful for the medical team's care during her recovery. This is not her first battle with cancer, as she had previously undergone 16 melanoma removal surgeries, including one in September where a spot was found on her ear that required biopsy.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/real-housewives-teddi-mellencamps-cancer-spread-lungsTeddi Mellencamp has been battling stage II melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, since her diagnosis in October 2022. Despite undergoing nearly 20 surgeries and a positive update in December 2022 that her recent surgeries were successful, she was later diagnosed with new spots on her body that required biopsies. In December 2023, Mellencamp revealed that she had been diagnosed with melanoma again and was advised against surgery due to the size of the excision area, opting for immunotherapy instead. She has since tried an immunotherapy cream on her shoulder, but it has not produced blisters as expected, which is a sign that it's working, and her doctors are increasing the dosage in hopes of achieving the desired result.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14474421/Teddi-Mellencamp-escapes-LA-devastating-health-update-brain-surgery.htmlA study on sleep habits has found that poor sleep in teenagers can lead to heart problems later in life. The research, led by 17-year-old Axel Robinson from Pelham Memorial High School in New York, is ongoing and involves participants who are now aged 20-33 years old. According to the American Heart Association's Brooke Aggarwal, prevention of heart disease begins with a healthy lifestyle adopted in childhood and adolescence, including optimal sleep.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/03/07/teens-sleep-high-blood-pressure-study/1131741364242/Thyroid issues are diagnosed through blood tests measuring TSH, T4, and T3 levels. Treatment restores hormone balance, improving quality of life. Hypothyroidism is managed with hormone replacement, while hyperthyroidism may require medication, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgery.
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