Noncommunicable diseases

Noncommunicable diseases

Key facts Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) killed at least 43 million people in 2021, equivalent to 75% of non-pandemic-related deaths globally. In 2021, 18 million people died from an NCD before age 70 years; 82% of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Of all NCD deaths, 73% are in low- and middle-income countries….

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Must-visit Libraries for Avid Readers Around the Globe

Must-visit Libraries for Avid Readers Around the Globe

Libraries around the world feature stunning architecture from traditional Baroque to modern, award-winning designs. Some libraries host extensive historical collections, including Shakespeare’s First Folio and an original Gutenberg Bible. Eco-friendly libraries like Taiwan’s green library combine sustainable practices with an enchanting reading atmosphere. From the rise of “dark academia” to the growing need for more…

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Maria Branyas Morera blowing out candles on the occasion of her 117th birthday on March 4, 2024. Arxiu de la família Branyas Morera, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Study explains how genetics and lifestyle combined to keep a 117-year-old healthy

A groundbreaking analysis of a 117-year-old woman reveals how protective genetics, a balanced microbiome, efficient metabolism, and resilient immunity work together to sustain health into extreme old age. Maria Branyas Morera blowing out candles on the occasion of her 117th birthday on March 4, 2024. Arxiu de la família Branyas Morera, Public domain, via Wikimedia…

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Missoni: Hemlines shorten, as fashion travels from sea to city

Missoni: Hemlines shorten, as fashion travels from sea to city

Published September 24, 2025 For Spring/Summer 2026, Alberto Caliri, Missoni‘s creative director, has conceived an everyday wardrobe. Moods and attitudes were ‘Missoni-fied’ through relentless exploration of colour and materials and the vibrant, composite rhythm of the patterns, resulting in garments designed to be worn day after day, in real life. Missoni, S/S 2026 “In the…

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