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Follow-up – WAANutrition experts have confirmed that ice cream has significant health benefits compared to nutrient-free desserts.”Ice cream outperforms other less nutritious desserts,” nutritionist Shelley Bowles explained.Nutritionist Stephanie Van’t Zelfden said, “The combination of moderate fat and protein makes ice cream a good choice for diabetics.”“Combining fat and protein with sugar reduces the blood sugar spike you might see when eating low-fat desserts,” she added.According to nutrition experts, “some types of ice cream provide about 6 grams of protein per serving, depending on the brand, which is the same amount found in an egg.” The combination of protein and moderate…

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Follow-up – WAAScientists from the Institute of General Genetics and a number of other Russian research organizations propose a global project to develop microbiological production of new food products for humans and animals.The proponents of this proposal presented their project at a meeting of the heads of the BRICS science academies, where, according to them, the implementation of this project will help humanity avoid the coming crisis associated with the shortage of land area needed for food production.“The lack of biological resources is one of the main problems facing humanity, because hunger is the second leading cause of death on…

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Follow-up – WAAA hot cup of coffee may contain more disease-fighting nutrients than iced coffee, says Majid Basit, a cardiologist at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in Texas.“Hot coffee has been shown to contain higher amounts of antioxidants, which may provide more health benefits,” said Dr. Basit.Antioxidants are molecules that attack free radicals, unstable compounds that increase oxidative stress throughout the body, which damages cells and leads to long-term health problems such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, kidney failure, and even some forms of cancer.For example, a study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that hot coffee contains higher levels…

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Baghdad – WAAThe Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Relations and Legal Affairs, Omar Al-Barzanji, and the Undersecretary of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yasin Akram Serem, confirmed the joint cooperation to prevent illegal immigration and extradite and return convicts.A statement by the Iraqi Embassy in Ankara received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that “the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Relations and Legal Affairs, Omar Al-Barzanji, and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Ankara, Majid Al-Lajmawi, held a meeting with the…

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Baghdad – WAAPrime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called on the winning members of the Kirkuk Provincial Council to hold the first session of the council next Thursday.Al-Sudani said in a post on the (X) platform, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “after the federal government succeeded in organizing local elections for the governorates, including Kirkuk Governorate, which has not held these elections since 2005, political dialogues were held under our auspices, and for more than one round, between the forces that won the seats of the governorate council, and others through a committee formed for this…

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Follow-up – awareFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed concern on Tuesday that keeping interest rates too high for too long could put economic growth at risk.In preparation for a two-day appearance in the US Congress this week, Powell said that “the economy remains strong as does the labor market, despite some recent slowdown.” Powell pointed to some moderation in inflation, saying that “policymakers remain determined to bring inflation down to their 2 percent goal.””At the same time, given the progress we have made in reducing inflation and cooling the labor market over the past two years, high inflation is not…

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Baghdad – WAAThe Parliament Presidency announced today, Tuesday, the start of the second legislative term of the third legislative year and called on representatives, committees and parliamentary blocs to resume their legislative and oversight work. The Presidency stated in a statement – received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) – that “with the end of the legislative holiday of the House of Representatives and the beginning of the second legislative session of the third legislative year, on July 9, 2024, we call on representatives, committees and parliamentary blocs to resume their legislative and oversight work.” She added, “The date of…

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