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Swiss vote against proposal to cap population at 10 million by cutting migration, projections say
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, early projections suggest. Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against, to 45% for. The proposal…
As healthcare costs continue to rise, long-term health cover policies gain traction
As healthcare costs continue to rise, a section of the policyholders are now seeking greater protection against frequent premium revisions by switching over to long-term health insurance policies. “The gradual rise in consumer interest in…
Swiss vote against proposal to cap population at 10 million by cutting migration, projections say
Imogen Foulkes Bern, Switzerland Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, early projections suggest. Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted…
Rösti no longer wants to refund CO2 taxes
Until now, the Swiss public has received theCO2 tax back in the form of a discount on their health insurance bills. Federal Councilor Rösti wants to redirect these funds to the federal treasury starting in 2030. The DETEC, led by Albert…
When your insurance company decides you didn't actually have a health emergency
Imagine this: You're out for a walk and feel an agonizing pain in your chest. You sit on a nearby bench and wait for the pain to subside. But it doesn't. The pain gets worse and you start to panic — could this be a heart attack? The pain…
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
Here's a number that might make you put down that second donut: In the United States, around 40 percent of all adults are considered obese. In Japan, the obesity rate is only one-tenth of that. We're not saying you'll never see a heavy person in…
Relentless inflation is putting households in tough spot
Last week's inflation report showed that price pressures accelerated again in May, with the Consumer Price Index rising 0.5% for the month and 4.2% over the year — the highest inflation since April 2023. Energy was the primary driver…
Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get
Make a gift in honor of the good that comes from BDN journalism in your hands, and help raise $60,000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now. Vivian Pratte's young clients anxiously tell the Richmond herbalist about their health…
Chubb Limited: The Stock's Consistent Compounding Makes It A Strategic Gem (NYSE:CB)
Chubb Limited offers consistent compounding, evidenced by market-beating returns and moderate value-at-risk. The company has a diverse revenue base, deriving from property and casualty insurance, smooth life and health premiums, general insurance…
At-Home DNA Test Risks Go Beyond the Spit Tube - News Anyway
At-home DNA test risks are harder to escape than the friendly packaging suggests, a detailed review of 10 direct-to-consumer testing companies and consultations with 12 experts in bioethics, genetics, law, and cybersecurity has found. The first…
Covers for Cancer Treatment
Cancer can pose a significant financial risk because both the likelihood of a diagnosis and the cost of treatment are high. Studies indicate that one in ten Indians may be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.. At the same time, cancer…
S'pore runner Shaun Goh sets road mile national record in the Netherlands
SINGAPORE – Singapore's middle distance runner Shaun Goh added another national mark to his name after setting the mile road record with a 4min 18.6sec timing at the Big Mile Series in Utrecht, the Netherlands on June 13. Goh's effort at…
Japan sees record multiple pregnancies after fertility insurance coverage
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Jun 14, 2026, 11:35 AM TOKYO – Multiple pregnancies resulting from assisted reproductive technology in Japan reached a record 4,354 cases in 2023, a year after the…
More rights for seniors and tax cuts - these are the issues up for a vote in the cantons
On June 14, in addition to the two national proposals, several other issues will be put to a vote in a total of 16 cantons. blue News provides an overview. On June 14, voters in 16 cantons will decide on numerous proposals, including issues related…
10 ways to save American healthcare!
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