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Health & Medicine

Poor air quality: Sharp rise in asthma cases

ASTHMA cases have jumped more than fourfold amid the haze affecting parts of the country, with the Health Ministry also recording a rise in upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).

  • Asthma cases surged 259%, rising from 61 to 219 in a week
  • Upper respiratory tract infections increased 124%, from 1,637 to 3,674
  • Seven areas reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings

·thevibes.com

World

The man who could defeat Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot’s party is leading many polls. Will he loosen Netanyahu’s grip on power?

  • Gadi Eisenkot, former military chief, challenges Netanyahu in 2026 election.
  • Eisenkot's Yashar! party gains traction on moral clarity and opposition to Netanyahu.
  • Azaria case central to Eisenkot's campaign, emphasizing ethical military standards.

·politico.com

World

The project cost skyrocketing … Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car at a crossroads of existence The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project, which has been pending for 30 years, is facing a major crisis. The project cost, which was initially expected to be around 4.2 billion won, has now surged to over 10 billion won. As a result, the project’s future is uncertain, with the possibility of it being scrapped. The Gangwon-do Provincial Council has decided to review the project’s feasibility. On the 1st, the council passed a resolution urging the provincial governor to reevaluate the project. The resolution was proposed by Councilor Lee Sang-bong of the Democratic Party. The council will review the project’s feasibility and then decide whether to proceed with the project or cancel it. The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project has been in limbo for 30 years. In 1990, the project was first proposed by the Oeseok Tourism Development Corporation. However, the project faced opposition from environmental groups and others, and its implementation was delayed. In 2015, the project was approved by the Ministry of Environment, and in 2017, the Gangwon-do Provincial Council approved the project. However, the project has been stalled due to a dispute over the project cost. The project involves the construction of a 6.5 km cable car line from Oeseok in Sokcho to Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan. The cable car is expected to boost tourism in the region. However, environmental groups have expressed concerns about the project’s impact on the environment. The project has been criticized for its potential harm to the natural ecosystem of Seoraksan. The Gangwon-do Provincial Council’s review of the project’s feasibility is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The council’s decision on the project’s future is expected to have significant implications for the region’s tourism industry. The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project has been a contentious issue for many years. Its fate will be decided in the coming months.

·hani.co.kr

Health & Medicine

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you're aging, but there are many other factors

(AP) -- Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements

  • Mobility tests like grip strength, balance, and seated-to-standing reveal aging insights.
  • 30-second chair-stand test gauges adults over 60's endurance and strength.
  • Doctors use multiple tests to identify weaknesses and root causes, not just life expectancy.

·mainichi.jp

Science

This shark can live 400 years. Its eyes barely seem to age

Greenland sharks may live for 400 years without suffering the kind of retinal decline normally associated with aging. Researchers found healthy eye tissue and active proteins specially adapted for seeing blue light in the dim Arctic depths. DNA repair mechanisms may help keep their eyes functioning across centuries.

·sciencedaily.com

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