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Public health
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

40 deaths from Sudan cholera outbreak in 1 week, says MSF DW 08/15/2025

Cholera outbreaks in Sudan's Darfur driven by water shortages and a failing health care system amid civil war, with over 40 deaths in one week.
#sudan
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Six killed as RSF attack devastates Sudanese hospital in North Kordofan

The Obeid Hospital suffered critical damage in a paramilitary drone assault, exacerbating Sudan's health crisis amidst ongoing civil conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Six killed as RSF attack devastates Sudanese hospital in North Kordofan

The Obeid Hospital suffered critical damage in a paramilitary drone assault, exacerbating Sudan's health crisis amidst ongoing civil conflict.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I passed out in the car with my kids in the back' - why even young children need to know what to do in an emergency

Prepare children for unexpected emergencies while protecting them from fear.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What starvation' really means, for the human body and for Gaza

Starvation is one of the most undignified and barbaric ways to kill. It's intended to be protracted and to maximize suffering.
Public health
#gaza
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California man in dire need of a kidney transplant finds 1-in-100,000 match: His wife

Jim Irish, a former bachelor, found love later in life but faced a kidney transplant crisis that tested his marriage.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Weisbrot: Rethink sanctions. They're killing as many people as war does.

Broad economic sanctions, primarily from the U.S., are estimated to kill approximately 564,000 people annually, predominantly children, reflecting a shift in how conflicts are waged.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation escalating' and they could die

Barbie and Peter Reynolds face severe health risks in an Afghan prison, with urgent need for medical care and no confirmed release plans.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Children of elderly UK couple jailed by Taliban call for release before they die in custody'

Children of imprisoned elderly couple held by Taliban urgently plead for their release due to health concerns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Measles cases in the United States reach highest point in 33 years: What you need to know

It is a worrying setback in the advances made in public health: the United States has recorded the highest number of annual measles cases in 33 years.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: How a small town topped global pollution charts DW 07/08/2025

Byrnihat holds the title of the world's most polluted city with an average PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, exceeding safe levels by over 25 times.
Public health
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Inside RFK Jr's conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous health issues and constitute 73% of the U.S. food supply, while the Make America Healthy Again movement targets these foods.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It Was the Mystery That Shocked America in 1990, From Prime-Time Shows to Congress. It's Been All but Forgotten. It Shouldn't Be.

"I like to say that AIDS is a terrible disease that you must take seriously. I did nothing wrong, yet I'm being made to suffer like this."
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, study shows

Child obesity rates are projected to exceed 50% in nine areas of England by 2035, worsening public health concerns.
#climate-change
Public health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Heat-Risk Days for Pregnant People Have Doubled Worldwide Over Last 5 Years

Extreme heat exposure increases risks for pregnant individuals.
Pregnancy heat-risk days have significantly increased due to climate change.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Colombia presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in critical' condition after emergency surgery

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the head during a campaign event, undergoing multiple surgeries.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked mitochondrial health to modern ailments during a podcast appearance, despite limited scientific backing for his claims about Wi-Fi and pharmaceutical risks.
Alternative medicine
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stress crisis' in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Over 5 million UK adults face simultaneous financial, housing, and health insecurities, leading to a national stress crisis.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Amid critical blood shortage, Brooklyn drives mobilize to help fill the gap * Brooklyn Paper

New York Blood Center declares a blood emergency due to critically low blood donations and urges more New Yorkers to donate blood.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Pakistani Police Officer Killed In Attack On Polio Vaccine Team

Polio vaccination teams in Pakistan face violence, exemplified by the recent killing of a police officer escorting health workers in Balochistan.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in substantial civilian casualties, leading to a reported total of over 53,000 deaths since the conflict's escalation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face health catastrophe', charity warns

Doctors Without Borders has warned of an imminent health catastrophe in Ethiopia, where South Sudanese refugees face surging cholera cases amidst escalating conflict and malnutrition.
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

My daughter went into hospital with flu symptoms and left a quadruple amputee'

Lily McGarry, a 23-year-old student, lost all four limbs to meningococcal septicaemia after initial flu-like symptoms.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The current food system is designed for mass production, leading to severe health issues and environmental damage.
A radical overhaul of the food system is necessary to prioritize health over profit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mum, my brain': how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36

I had a burst aneurysm... that I had unknowingly had since birth, which created an aneurysm, which burst, out of nowhere. My body was feeling not at home.
Mental health
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Most obese US states revealed in new report - did yours make the list?

West Virginia has the highest obesity rate in the US at nearly 41%, indicating a national health crisis.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Arthritis: The Secret Pain of Gen X Women Today

Generation X women, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, are increasingly suffering from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease previously associated primarily with older adults.
Exercise
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Weight of Isolation

Loneliness is the feeling of being unseen, not just physical absence.
Vulnerability is essential for authentic connections.
Small, intentional actions help rebuild meaningful relationships.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas fighting for his life 'on ventilator' amid 'severe' illness

Kirk Medas from 'Floribama Shore' is critically ill with necrotizing pancreatitis, hospitalized on a ventilator, and lacking insurance.
NYC parents
fromAol
3 months ago

Critically ill 9/11 first responders are being turned away from the program meant to save them

9/11 responders face critical delays in cancer treatment due to certification halts in the federal health program.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Teddi Mellencamp tears up talking about what she's missed with kids because of her cancer

Teddi Mellencamp shares the emotional toll of her cancer diagnosis on her role as a mother, emphasizing the struggles of being present for her children.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's

Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington's disease globally, necessitating urgent expansion of specialist services.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Iraq faces increasing frequency and severity of sandstorms due to climate change, leading to health crises and disruptions.
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