stomach
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Starting your day with the wrong foods can cause digestive problems and discomfort. Health experts have warned that eating acidic fruits, fried and spicy meals, sugary and fatty foods, junk food, and certain beverages on an empty stomach can lead to acidity, bloating, and long-term stomach issues. This warning comes after several nutritionists and medical…
14 Jan
Starting your day with a healthy gut can set the tone for your overall well-being. Did you know your digestive system does more than just break down food? It influences your immunity, mood, and energy levels too. But with stress, poor sleep, and unhealthy eating habits becoming the norm, our digestive systems often feel overworked…
1 Dec
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, upon his return from Brazil, for smuggling 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
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Thousands lined the streets around the Israeli commericial hub Tel Aviv on Friday for the funeral procession of Tsachi Idan, a hostage killed in captivity in Gaza. The development engineer was abducted from his kibbutz of Nahal Oz during Hamas's unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. He was taken to Gaza with his…
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The United States (US) issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China. The Thai government has suffered intense criticism from around the world for its decision to hand over at least 40 Uyghurs, who were…
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Germany's conservatives led by election winner Friedrich Merz held first talks Friday with the Social Democrats on forming a coalition government as the country faces multiple challenges at home and abroad. "The exploratory talks began in an open and constructive atmosphere," Merz's CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) said in a joint statement,…
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Liverpool on Friday posted a loss before tax of £57 million ($72 million) for the 2023/24 season as their Champions League absence and soaring administrative costs took a toll. But the Premier League club's overall revenue rose by £20 million to £614 million, with commercial revenue climbing by £36 million to £308 million. After a…
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Eddie Howe on Friday calmed fears over Alexander Isak's fitness but said he would not take risks over his star forward at such a critical stage of the season. The 25-year-old Sweden international, who has scored 21 goals in the current campaign, sat out Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Liverpool with a slight groin…
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The United Nations (UN) has authorised the evacuation of families of its international staff from Burundi following violence in DR Congo, according to a letter seen by AFP Friday. The Rwanda-backed M23 group has in recent weeks seized two major cities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), giving the armed group a major foothold…
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Ruben Amorim said Friday that Alejandro Garnacho will take his teammates out for dinner to apologise for disappearing straight down the tunnel after being substituted in Manchester United's Premier League win against Ipswich. Patrick Dorgu's sending off shortly before half-time on Wednesday led to a reshuffle, with Argentina international Garnacho, 20, heading immediately down the…
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Thailand said Friday it had agreed with Myanmar and China to repatriate thousands of alleged scam centre workers stranded in camps at the Thai-Myanmar border, part of a crackdown on transnational crime. Some 5,000 Chinese nationals will be sent home at a rate of 1,000 a week, starting next week, Thai foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej…
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Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis this weekend after missing Real Madrid's midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday. The France forward was rested for Wednesday's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed. "Mbappe's tooth? Well…
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A Zimbabwean court denied bail Friday to a journalist accused of inciting violence after interviewing a ruling party stalwart who called for the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Blessed Mhlanga, who works for the online Heart and Soul Television channel (HStv), has been in detention since his arrest on Monday in a case that has…