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www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Health

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

Emergency food aid after disasters can contribute to long-term health problems by exacerbating non-communicable diseases in affected regions. [ more ]
Natural Health News
1 month ago
Medicine

Working out in nature may prevent several terrible diseases and cut medical costs

Natural outdoor exercise can prevent non-communicable diseases and reduce healthcare costs significantly. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Love is our first medicine': treating mental health in Cameroon's unique refuge

Many mentally ill individuals in developing countries are left to roam the streets alone, with no family to support them and risking diseases like cholera.
Non-communicable diseases are on the rise globally, affecting both wealthy and poor populations, and are greatly underfunded in low-income countries. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Health

Campaign to decriminalise suicide in four Caribbean nations gains momentum

Pressure to decriminalize suicide in Caribbean nations led by coalition to repeal colonial-era laws. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Health

WHO says these industries kill 2.7 million a year in Europe DW 06/12/2024

Tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol, and fossil fuels contribute to 2.7 million deaths yearly in Europe, urging stricter regulations for public health. [ more ]
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