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En ny studie visar att personer som lyssnar på sin egen musik under intensiv träning orkar nästan 20 procent längre än när de tränar i tystnad. Forskningen, som omfattade cyklister, visar att denna prestationshöjning sker utan att den upplevda ansträngningen eller den fysiska belastningen ökar.

9 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Dr Pule Elias Matjoa, the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s 12 Disciples, was laid to rest in Bloemfontein on 9 May after passing away on 1 May at age 88. Tributes highlighted his roles as an uMkhonto we Sizwe combatant and pioneer in Free State dentistry.

The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory following a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. The World Health Organisation confirmed eight cases and three deaths among passengers and crew as of May 7. No cases have been reported in Kenya and the risk to the public remains low.

8 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Senators have welcomed the return of P60 billion in excess funds to PhilHealth following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed its transfer to the treasury unconstitutional.

Spain's Health Ministry has identified a possible hantavirus case in a woman living in Alicante. The patient, who traveled on a flight with one of the victims from the MV Hondius cruise outbreak, shows compatible symptoms and has been isolated.

8 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Smittskyddet i Dalarna har uppdaterat sina råd efter Folkhälsomyndighetens nya rekommendationer. Personer i Borlänge, Säter, Avesta, Smedjebacken, Ludvika och Hedemora bör nu vaccinera sig mot TBE.