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Oui, oui! Stars adore these French pharmacy beauty staples, and they’re on sale for Prime Day
Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Get that je ne sais quoi, tout de suite. If French women look effortlessly chic, it’s in part due to...

How did agriculture originate in Peru? Archaeologists reveal a surprising discovery
The transition from the foraging stage to the agricultural stage in ancient Peru did not occur due to a period of scarcity, but rather as a result of innovation and resilience demonstrated by the ancient inhabitants of the Lake Titicaca basin, in...

Trump floats 50% tariff on copper, 200% on pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump said he plans to implement a 50% tariff on copper imports, and is mulling a 200% levy on imported pharmaceutical products later this year. “Today, we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday in...

Efficacy and Safety of Toludesvenlafaxine Hydrochloride Sustained-Release Tablets on Somatic Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Multicenter Clinical Study
Introduction Depressive disorder is a significant global public health issue. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression.1 The 2019 China Mental Health Survey reported a lifetime...

Donald Trump threatens copper, pharma tariffs: Who will they hurt?
United States President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his global trade war on Tuesday, with the announcement of plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on all imported copper alongside a 20 percent levy on pharmaceutical products immediately,...

Peru: Cusco's alternative attractions to Machu Picchu see rise in visitors
01:00 | Cusco (Cusco region), Jul. 6. Alternative attractions to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu experienced a 14.25% increase in visitors during the first half of the year compared to 2024, according to the Cusco Cultural Tourism Integrated...

Thibault healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on-course accident
Brigitte Thibault was practising for a mini-tour event outside Orlando, Fla., last December, when a recreational player on an adjacent hole shanked her hybrid off the fairway, firing the ball into the back of the young professional golfer’s head....

Thibault healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on-course accident
By Canadian Press on July 9, 2025. Brigitte Thibault was practising for a mini-tour event outside Orlando, Fla., last December, when a recreational player on an adjacent hole shanked her hybrid off the fairway, firing the ball into the back of the...
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We Asked 4 Dietitians the Best Pasta for Better Blood Sugar—They All Said the Same Thing
When you’re watching your blood sugar, it’s easy to assume pasta is off the menu. However, some types of pasta are rich in blood sugar–leveling protein and fiber. We asked dietitians the best pasta for healthy blood sugar. They unanimously said...

Peruvian Scientists Identify New Frog Species in Piura’s Highlands
A team of Peruvian scientists recently identified three new frog species in the misty peaks of the Huancabamba mountain range in northern Peru’s Piura region, according to the Peruvian Institute of Herpetology. Named Pristimantis chinguelas,...

Nigeria exposes citizens to health risks, loses N200bn annually over ineffective SSB tax – CAPPA
Nigeria is losing over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said, warning of the growing public health and economic...

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare drug negotiations, a Novartis malaria drug, and more
Rise and shine, another busy — and steamy — day is on the way. We can tell because the official mascots are spending less time on the dusty Pharmalot grounds and, instead, have curled up by the indoor cool-air blowing machines. As for us, we are...

Diet analysis challenges current understanding of early farmers
A new analysis of diet data is challenging our historical understanding of why the Andes civilisations transitioned from foraging food to farming roughly 5,000 years ago. In around 3000 BCE, ancient indigenous civilizations in the Andes Mountain...

Catâs claw bark emerges as Lyme disease’s nemesis, outsmarting stealth bacteria when antibiotics fail
Cat’s claw bark emerges as Lyme disease’s nemesis, outsmarting stealth bacteria when antibiotics fail For decades, Lyme disease patients have been trapped in a cycle of debilitating symptoms and ineffective antibiotic treatments, their bodies...

Peru clinic fined over Shakira record leak
LIMA The Peruvian clinic that treated Colombian mega-star Shakira for an abdominal condition in February has been fined $190,000 over the leaking of her medical record, local health authorities announced on July 2. The 48-year-old four-time...

Peru’s president Dina Boluarte doubles salary despite 2% approval rating
LIMA – President Dina Boluarte has doubled her monthly salary to 35,500 soles ($10,000), triggering public backlash as her approval rating sits at just 2%. The decision was announced through an executive decree signed by Boluarte. The pay hike...

The decline in children’s cereal nutrition and the rise of sweet...
A new study shows a decline in the nutrition of children’s cereal over the past decade, with noticeable increases in sodium and fat and decreases in fiber and protein – suggesting that appealing to the American sweet tooth might be the priority....

What Mountains Provide and Why They Need Protection
Quick Key Facts What Are Mountains and Why Should We Protect Them? From the Alps and the Andes to Julie Andrews twirling in an alpine meadow in the opening scene of The Sound of Music, mountains have been a powerful force in human history and...

Paraguay’s New Health Entry Requirements: What You Need to Know
Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare now requires everyone arriving from yellow fever risk countries—like Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, and Peru—to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. This rule applies to both visitors...

8 saintly models for a healthier masculinity
The contemporary crisis of masculinity is often framed in reactionary terms—“men are lost,” “men are under attack,” “bring back real men.” Within Catholic discourse, these narratives are frequently coupled with appeals to “traditional” gender...