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Forty-nine die after boat capsizes off Yemen

At least 49 people from the Horn of Africa have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Survivors have told rescuers that the vessel, carrying 260 migrants, sank on Monday in strong winds. The search continues for 140 people who are still missing. The IOM said it was providing …

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17 Benefits of Yoga Backed by Science

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PTMedically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical poses, breathwork, and meditation. There are several different types of yoga. Some provide intense physical workouts, and others are more restorative and relaxed. About 1 in 7 adults in the United States has practiced yoga in the last 12 months. Many …

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Bird flu is rampant in animals. Humans ignore it at our own peril

Mark Naniot remembers 2022 as the summer from hell. As the co-founder of Wild Instincts animal rescue in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Naniot and his team spent the season sweating in gloves, gowns, smocks and masks and going through what felt like endless rounds of disinfection as they moved between the cages of the sick and injured animals they cared for. The …

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