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time.com
1 day ago
Health

Cities Are on the Front Line of the Climate-Health Crisis.' A New Report Provides a Framework for Tackling Its Effects

Extreme heat is a leading cause of death worldwide, and climate change is worsening health risks from diseases like malaria and cholera. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Arctic zombie viruses in Siberia could spark terrifying new pandemic, scientists warn

Ancient viruses frozen in the Arctic permafrost could be released due to climate change and cause major disease outbreaks.
Scientists are planning an Arctic monitoring network to contain and treat outbreaks caused by ancient micro-organisms in the far north. [ more ]
time.com
1 day ago
Health

Cities Are on the Front Line of the Climate-Health Crisis.' A New Report Provides a Framework for Tackling Its Effects

Extreme heat is a leading cause of death worldwide, and climate change is worsening health risks from diseases like malaria and cholera. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Arctic zombie viruses in Siberia could spark terrifying new pandemic, scientists warn

Ancient viruses frozen in the Arctic permafrost could be released due to climate change and cause major disease outbreaks.
Scientists are planning an Arctic monitoring network to contain and treat outbreaks caused by ancient micro-organisms in the far north. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Public health

The global dengue epidemic and a resurgence of Zika loom over Easter travel

Dengue has become a global concern spreading to over 100 countries.
Health measures need to be enhanced after visiting dengue-prone areas to prevent outbreaks. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
9 months ago
Public health

Diseases spread in Gaza amid health system collapse, Israeli strikes

Residents of Gaza Strip facing disease outbreaks due to poor living conditions and shortage of essential resources.
Cases of diarrhoea have increased significantly, and there are reports of other diseases such as meningitis and jaundice in Gaza. [ more ]
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