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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050

Global obesity rates are predicted to exceed 50% among adults by 2050 without urgent action.
Lower-income countries will face the most significant increases in obesity rates.
Nigeria's obesity population could triple, highlighting urgent health concerns.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

By 2050, nearly 60% of adults and a third of children could be overweight or obese without government intervention.
US news
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.
fromScienceDaily
1 day ago
Public health

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050

Global obesity rates are predicted to exceed 50% among adults by 2050 without urgent action.
Lower-income countries will face the most significant increases in obesity rates.
Nigeria's obesity population could triple, highlighting urgent health concerns.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

By 2050, nearly 60% of adults and a third of children could be overweight or obese without government intervention.
US news
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
1 day ago

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
Public health
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Bill Gates Will Close Gates Foundation by 2045, Give Fortune to Global Health

Bill Gates plans to infuse $200 billion into global health initiatives by 2045, in response to declining funding despite the current global health crisis.
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#usaid
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
more#usaid
#tuberculosis
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug resistant to everything we have'

US aid cuts may lead to new untreatable forms of tuberculosis, according to Dr. Lucica Ditiu of the Stop TB Partnership.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 day ago

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.
fromNature
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug resistant to everything we have'

US aid cuts may lead to new untreatable forms of tuberculosis, according to Dr. Lucica Ditiu of the Stop TB Partnership.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 day ago

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.
fromNature
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

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#who
Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 month ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.
Public health
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 month ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.
Public health
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
more#who
Public health
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration - News Center

The Global Health Education Day emphasized collaboration and innovation in tackling global health challenges amid complex funding issues.
#foreign-aid
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Trump officials, aid groups can't agree on timing to restart global aid

The Trump administration and global health groups are at an impasse on restarting nearly $2 billion in foreign aid despite legal rulings mandating compliance.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Trump officials, aid groups can't agree on timing to restart global aid

The Trump administration and global health groups are at an impasse on restarting nearly $2 billion in foreign aid despite legal rulings mandating compliance.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
more#foreign-aid
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It's a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos

In his latest work, The Plea, Halloran explores how smallpox went from perhaps the deadliest infectious disease in human history to a fading memory.
philosophy
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

More than 1 billion young people will suffer from health problems by 2030

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, requiring urgent action to address emerging threats and inequalities in care.
Canada news
fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

Human rights defender Ruth López arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.
Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.
WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.
Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.
#pandemic-preparedness
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.
World politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.
Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.
World politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.
Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.
more#pandemic-preparedness
#bill-gates
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.
He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.
Fundraising
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk is responsible for "killing the world's poorest children," says Bill Gates

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for potentially harming global health through cuts to US development assistance.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.
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Healthcare
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential People in Health

TIME releases its second annual TIME100 Health list, celebrating individuals influencing global health.
Mental health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The countries where people 'flourish' the most, revealed

Countries such as Indonesia and Israel are flourishing more than the UK, which ranked 20th in a global survey.
#antimicrobial-resistance
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.
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US news
fromNature
1 month ago

Exclusive: NIH to suspend funds for research abroad as it overhauls policy

NIH's new funding policy may severely impact international health research.
Global health projects, especially in low-income countries, face disruption.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

HIV and AIDS deaths could increase globally amid US aid freeze, UN says

US foreign aid cuts could lead to a significant increase in HIV infections and deaths globally.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

HIV and AIDS deaths could increase globally amid US aid freeze, UN says

US foreign aid cuts could lead to a significant increase in HIV infections and deaths globally.
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#us-foreign-aid
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Aid Cuts Could Kill Millions in Next Year, Report Finds as Musk Claims No Deaths

U.S. foreign aid cuts are projected to result in 9,000 deaths daily due to starvation and disease.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Aid Cuts Could Kill Millions in Next Year, Report Finds as Musk Claims No Deaths

U.S. foreign aid cuts are projected to result in 9,000 deaths daily due to starvation and disease.
more#us-foreign-aid
#healthcare-access
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
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Cancer
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Kidney disease is a worldwide killer. Treat it that way

The 78th World Health Assembly should prioritize chronic kidney disease amidst ongoing global health crises.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat

Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.
A global pandemic accord has been established to improve responses and equity in sharing medical resources during health crises.
#cornell-university
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Savage' UK cuts will deprive 55m people of aid around the world

The UK foreign aid cuts significantly impact millions, especially women and girls, reducing access to essential resources and services.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.
Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated 1.1 billion children since its founding in 2000, helping lower-resource countries combat devastating diseases.
US news
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

University of Pennsylvania student inspired to be urologist is closer to becoming a doctor on Match Day 2025

"I have witnessed firsthand your compassion, your dedication, and the profound empathy that will define you as physicians," said Dr. Susan Rose, senior vice dean for Medical Education at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Medicine
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant Named Co-Directors of Center for Global Pediatric Health - News Center

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo and Colleen Fant appointed co-directors of the Center for Global Pediatric Health at Lurie Children's Hospital.
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