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Prudential plc retains number two position in global MDRT ranking, with first-time qualifiers up 14% across Asia and Africa

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 September 2026 - Prudential plc ("Prudential") has retained its No.

Tobacco tax hikes are great, so long as you’re not a poor smoker
Increases in tobacco taxes hurt low-income smokers, who are already stigmatised.from www.shutterstock.comTobacco tax increases in Australia that will see a packet of cigarettes costing A$40 …
Social media shots affect body image because we only show our best side
Just because it's on social media, doesn't make it real. Guian Bolisay/FlickrMany modern celebrities are known for being excessive sharers on social media. For instance, the Kardashians are …
Why are we more likely to get cancer as we age?
It's estimated our cells will replicate 10,000 trillion times in our lifetime. Errors in this process can lead to cancer.from www.shutterstock.com.auThis article is part of our series on old…
Scientists have found how to make people hallucinate, and how to measure what they see
Healthy people can have visual hallucinations after taking drugs, being sleep deprived or suffering migraines.from shutterstock.com, CC BYHow can we measure the mind? When you ask someone wh…
4 Top Plumbing Technologies in 2021
A good plumber understands all the products and new technologies. in the market. These are beyond the software or tools they use in their daily activities. Following trending products an…

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