Every second counts when someone has a heart attack. A new Swiss app, First Responder, aims to save lives by locating the nearest medically trained volunteer who can then rush to the person in need and administer first aid.
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Protein in abdominal fat could help shape obesity treatment
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The study analysed fat cells from different locations in the body, and found that those in the abdomen have unique properties.
North African asylum claims fall after rapid Swiss processing
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The accelerated procedure, now out of its test phase, has resulted in a significant drop in applications from North African countries.
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The artist's song "The Code" focuses on their journey as a nonbinary individual. It is one of the favourites to win this year's contest.
Swiss climate activists block vehicles near Gotthard tunnel
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Around ten climate activists briefly blocked the A2 motorway near the northern entrance of the Gotthard tunnel on Thursday.
Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher up for auction
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Schumacher's family is auctioning off eight rare watches from his collection in Geneva. The Christie's auction will take place on Monday.
Joya Marleen and Baschi named best solo acts at Swiss Music Awards
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St. Gallen singer Joya Marleen and Baschi from Basel were named artists of the year at the Swiss Music Awards 2024 on Wednesday night.
Ex-finance minister blames heart attack on UBS bailout
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Hans-Rudolf Merz, 73, was finance minister from 2003 to 2010. He suffered the heart attack at the height of the financial crisis in September 2008 as Switzerland embarked on the bailout of UBS, which was hit by massive subprime mortgage losses in the United States. Merz told Wednesday’s edition of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung that…
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The salt content of bread has been reduced in Switzerland – in a voluntary measure worked out between the industry and the government. But with Swiss salt intake still too high, are such steps the way forward?
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