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- 1Iran faces shortages of 800 medicines amid sanctions and war costsโA Hebrew newspaper reports that US sanctions, inflation, currency shortages, and the costs of war have exacerbated Iran'
A Hebrew newspaper reports that Iran's pharmaceutical crisis has worsened, with shortages affecting roughly 800 types of medication, including drugs for cancer, heart conditions, migraines and insulin. The report attributes the crisis to US sanctions, high inflation, currency shortages and the financial burden of war, leaving patients struggling to obtain essential treatments.
- 2FIDE Summit in Samarkand Puts Chess Education FirstโEvery Lesson Counts: FIDE Summit in Samarkand puts chess education at the heart of global development
FIDE is holding a summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, under the theme 'Every Lesson Counts', placing chess education at the centre of its global development agenda. The event brings together federations and educators to promote chess in schools worldwide, positioning the game as a tool for learning and child development.
- 3New review suggests less protein may benefit some peopleโIn a heartbeat: New review indicates less protein could be more for some
A newly published review indicates that reducing protein intake could be beneficial for some people, particularly in relation to heart health. The findings challenge the common assumption that higher protein is always better, suggesting that certain individuals may gain cardiovascular benefits from eating less protein. Details on which groups would benefit and by how much remain limited pending further research.
- 4Heart and Kidney Problems Rise Over Time in Type 2 DiabetesโHeart and Kidney Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Increase with Time
Type 2 diabetes patients face a growing burden of heart and kidney complications the longer they live with the disease, according to a report covered by Inside Precision Medicine. The findings highlight how cardiovascular and renal risks accumulate with disease duration, underscoring the importance of early monitoring and treatment to protect the heart and kidneys in people with diabetes.
- 5Faisal Islam: The two big decisions facing the chancellorโFaisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cklye5e40531o?at_medium
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam sets out the two major decisions the UK chancellor must make, in an analysis piece on the government's economic choices. The item highlights the fiscal dilemmas at the heart of current UK economic policy debates, as the chancellor weighs competing priorities on tax and spending.