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Artjoms Gluzunovs says singer Elīna Gluzunova initiated their divorce
Artjoms Gluzunovs, husband of Latvian singer Elīna Gluzunova, said in an interview with 1188.lv that she was the one who initiated the split. The marriage has not yet been formally dissolved, and Elīna plans to seek a divorce through the courts.
BNN · 9 Nov, 12:10
British artist Bruce Munro to create a field of light from nearly 10,000 "flowers" on Riga's Daugava embankment
A free outdoor light art exhibition with four installations will run on the Daugava embankment in Andrejsala, Riga, from 14 to 18 November. Its centrepiece is British artist Bruce Munro's "Field of Light", made of nearly 10,000 light stems.
BNN · 9 Nov, 11:12
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Reality Game "Līmenis" Sees Contestant Jānis Timofejevs Voted Out in Week Two
Newcomer Jānis Timofejevs, known as Garjānis, has left the live reality strategy game "Līmenis" after losing a vote to Tatjana Orlova. Tensions are rising on the Poor level, and the composition of the levels has changed.
TVNET · 9 Nov, 11:11
Family doctor warns underfunding will mean longer queues and more paid healthcare in Latvia
Līga Kozlovska, a board member of the Latvian Rural Family Doctors' Association, says healthcare needs stable, long-term funding. Otherwise, she warns, patients will face longer waiting lists and a growing role for paid medicine.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Nov, 11:10
Waterproof Mascara Contains PFAS: What Is Known About Kidney Effects
Waterproof cosmetics, including mascara, may contain PFAS, or "forever chemicals", which are linked to health risks, including reduced kidney function. Experts advise checking ingredient lists and choosing products free of these substances.
NRA · 9 Nov, 10:10
Weekly forecast: Didzis Jonovs urges readers to trust themselves and take action
In a weekly forecast published by the Latvian outlet NRA, Happy Cards author Didzis Jonovs advises readers to state their goals clearly and start moving toward them, rather than trying to predict everything.
NRA · 9 Nov, 08:11
British soul musician Jamie Woon to give first concert in Riga on 15 November
British singer Jamie Woon, of Malaysian and Scottish descent, will perform his first concert in Latvia on 15 November at Palladium Riga. In an interview he discusses working with producer Burial and making his latest album.
Diena · 9 Nov, 08:10
Medical students: shoppers in Latvia often shy away from talking about state-funded cancer screening
On 10 October, University of Latvia medical students informed people at 15 retail sites in 10 cities about state-funded cancer screening. Many passers-by avoided the conversation, citing a lack of symptoms, fear or distrust of the system.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Nov, 07:13
Culture week: Valmiera Theatre guest shows, Lāčplēsis Day concert and a London exhibition
From 9 to 15 November, Riga hosts Valmiera Theatre guest performances and a concert for Lāčplēsis Day, while abroad the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra plays in Warsaw and Tate in London shows a 1990s art and fashion exhibition.
Jauns.lv · 9 Nov, 07:12
Einstein's equations suggest gravity could break, reconnect and release energy
Physicists examining Einstein's theory of gravity have found a theoretical possibility that gravitational fields can reconnect and pass energy to matter. The process resembles the magnetic reconnection behind solar flares.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 9 Nov, 06:13
Paldiski-based Marina Yevseyeva runs a one-woman puppet theatre, from winter fairy tales to punk horror
The Mini-teater at the Draakonipesa theatre centre in Tallinn is staffed by just two people: actress and director Marina Yevseyeva and her husband Anton. Its repertoire ranges from children's fairy tales to an adult production created this year about childhood trauma.
ERR (rus) · 9 Nov, 05:13
New cell therapy wipes out aggressive childhood brain cancer in mice
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed B-SYNC CAR-T, an immune cell therapy that activates only inside the brain. It eliminated diffuse midline glioma in mice, and human trials could begin as early as April 2027.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 9 Nov, 05:12
California Scientists Wipe Out Childhood Brain Cancer in Mice With New Immune Cell Therapy
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed B-SYNC CAR-T, an immune cell therapy that activates only inside the brain. In mouse studies it completely eliminated diffuse midline glioma, and human trials could begin in April 2027.
ScienceDaily Vecāki · 9 Nov, 04:12
Little-known protein Miro1 may be linked to type 2 diabetes
Researchers have identified the protein Miro1, found at higher levels in the muscles of people with type 2 diabetes and linked to reduced insulin response. Exercise lowered its levels in people with the disease.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 9 Nov, 04:11
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Horoscope for 9–16 November: Reviewing the Past and Weighing Change
The Latvian news portal TVNET's astrological forecast for 9–16 November says the week suits a review of past experience. A conjunction of Mars and Jupiter in Leo is expected on 16 November.
TVNET · 9 Nov, 03:12
Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after three years
British TV and radio presenter Maya Jama has announced she is leaving her role as host of the reality show Love Island. She had fronted it since early 2023.
The Guardian World · 9 Nov, 03:11
Mother Who Works in Psychiatry Recounts Daughter's Bulimia and Death: 'I Did Not See My Child Was Suffering'
Olga, who works in psychiatry, tells the Latvian portal Delfi about her daughter Anna Adriāna, who suffered from bulimia and ended her life on 12 June 2021, a day before her 19th birthday. She urges parents to stay close to their children.
Delfi · 9 Nov, 01:11
Doctor explains fasting: what is known about intermittent eating and autofagy
Physician Pēteris Apinis explains in the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze what fasting is, its most popular forms and what research shows. He notes that long-term evidence is still lacking and advises consulting a family doctor before starting.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 23:10
US study links using cannabis in multiple forms to higher addiction risk
NYU Langone Health researchers found in a national survey of US adults that people who use cannabis in almost every form have much higher rates of daily use and cannabis use disorder. The study shows an association, not causation.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 Nov, 21:13
Higher-dose flu vaccine linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in older adults
A US study of nearly 200,000 people aged 65 and over found that the high-dose flu vaccine was associated with a nearly 55% lower Alzheimer's risk. The standard dose was linked to a 40% reduction, but researchers stress this is an association, not proven cause and effect.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 Nov, 19:12
Orchid Bloomed for Six Months: Enthusiast Shares Her Care Routine
Orchid enthusiast Karta Magna says a steady watering schedule, monthly feeding and planting in mulch rather than moss gave her a six-month flowering period. She published her advice on a Facebook page.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 19:10
Art Academy Students Ask for Donated Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Project
Students of the Art Academy of Latvia are collecting donated bras for art objects that will form the "Flag of Life – FOR BREASTS". The project focuses on early breast cancer diagnosis and health literacy.
Jauns.lv · 8 Nov, 18:11
Learning new movements makes time feel slower, neuroscience study finds
A study in the journal iScience shows that time seems to pass more slowly while a person learns a new motor skill. Participants perceived stimuli as 25% longer than they really were.
Diena · 8 Nov, 18:10
How to Make a Good Sauce: Chefs' Core Principles and a Pan Sauce Recipe
The culinary publication "The Culinary Pro" has outlined the basic principles of sauce-making, from building a flavour base and reducing to adjusting consistency and storing. The material includes a recipe for a pan sauce with mushrooms and cream.
NRA · 8 Nov, 18:10
Rimi Chef Shows How to Make Creamy Chicken with Jasmine Rice
In the show "Five-Ingredient Meal", Rimi chef Normunds Baranovskis cooks chicken fillets in a mustard coating with jasmine rice and shares tips for wasting less food.
BNN · 8 Nov, 17:11
Study: Cranberry Juice May Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Pediatric dentist Christine Wu of the University of Illinois Chicago reports in Scientific Reports that cranberry juice may curb the activity of plaque bacteria. The study suggests compounds in cranberries can help prevent tooth decay.
Diena · 8 Nov, 17:10
Study links common sleep disorders to changes in brain structure
Researchers at Florida International University pooled 57 brain imaging studies and found that several sleep disorders are associated with changes in regions governing attention and decision-making. The study does not show whether poor sleep causes the differences.
ScienceDaily Vecāki · 8 Nov, 16:12
New drug could cure one cause of high blood pressure
Baxdrostat tablets, taken by 14 patients with high blood pressure in a small study, improved their condition, and the benefit lasted up to two years after treatment ended. Doctors stress it is not yet clear whether some patients are cured, and a larger trial is under way.
The Guardian Science · 8 Nov, 16:11
Psychologist's Rules for Arguing in a Marriage Without Harming It
Conflict psychologist Yevgeniya Negovorova, as cited by Psychologies magazine, offers couples advice on handling disagreements. She says arguments conducted properly can make a marriage stronger.
NRA · 8 Nov, 16:10
Low Testosterone Linked to 18% Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
An international study of more than 26,000 men finds that very low blood testosterone is associated with a higher risk of dying from cancer. It shows an association only, not that low testosterone causes cancer.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 Nov, 15:12
MIT Scientists Reprogram Immune Cells to Fight Cancer Inside the Body
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a method that uses nanoparticles to turn natural killer cells into cancer fighters directly in the body. So far it has been tested only in mice.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 Nov, 14:12
Doctor: Antibiotics Must Be Taken Exactly as Prescribed to Avoid Resistance
Family doctor Ksenija Margole explained on the Latvian TV24 programme that incorrect antibiotic use promotes bacterial resistance. She also listed symptoms that require immediate medical help this autumn.
BNN · 8 Nov, 14:11
Scientists warn antibiotic resistance kills about 35,000 people a year in the EU
Antimicrobial resistance, the ability of bacteria to withstand antibiotics, causes around 35,000 deaths a year in the European Union. Researchers warn the situation could become catastrophic in the coming decades.
Jauns.lv · 8 Nov, 14:10
Photo of apparent worms in fish fingers shared on social media: what is known
A shopper posted a photo of a cut fish finger showing dark thread-like shapes and warned others. The photo alone cannot confirm they are parasites, though such cases are possible.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 13:11
24-hour fast primes the gut to recover from radiation, study finds
Researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US found that a 24-hour fast boosts the gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila and prepares intestinal cells to regenerate after radiation. The work is preclinical, and its results still need testing in humans.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 Nov, 13:10
Dietitian recommends adding beans to soups for brain, heart and gut health
A registered dietitian recommends eating beans on most days of the week, for example in soups. She says they benefit the brain, heart and digestive system.
NRA · 8 Nov, 12:10