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3 weeks ago
Public health

A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic

The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May.
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Public health

After 29 million deaths, it seems the world has learned nothing

The director general of the WHO expressed frustration with the negotiations for a new multilateral pandemic agreement and described them as filled with fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories.
Differences between rich and poor countries, interference of private interests, and geopolitical context are threatening to undermine the negotiations and leave the multilateral system vulnerable to the next pandemic.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning over the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.
Measles cases in Europe have increased more than 30-fold, with over 30,000 cases reported between January and October 2022.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Public health

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.

World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.

World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
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Health
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.
Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Health

Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says

World Health Organization predicts a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050
Air pollution is one of the factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought

Breast cancer is a major killer in low-income countries.
In low-income countries, breast cancer patients are often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are limited.
There is a significant lack of access to cancer screening and treatment in low-income countries.
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Health

New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts

Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from 2022.
Tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and air pollution are key factors in the predicted rise of cancer cases.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Global cancer cases to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO predicts

Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050.
Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and obesity are key factors behind the increasing incidence of cancer.
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Health

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
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public-health
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Delays in cleaning up EU air will cause thousands more early deaths, say health experts

Delays to EU air pollution limits will result in more premature deaths and widen the inequality gap between eastern and western Europe.
The World Health Organization has set guidelines for air pollution, but no level of pollution is safe to breathe.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Public health

Africa: WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria DW 01/12/2024

Cape Verde has become the third country in Africa to eliminate malaria.
The World Health Organization declared Cape Verde free of malaria, joining Mauritius and Algeria in achieving this status.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Public health

WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria DW 01/12/2024

Cape Verde has become the third country in Africa to eliminate malaria through a comprehensive plan to tackle the disease.
The World Health Organization declared Cape Verde free of malaria, joining Mauritius and Algeria as the only African countries to achieve this status.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

White House Covid-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha leaving the administration

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that Covid-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha is leaving the administration.Biden offered effusive praise for the doctor, who succeeded Jeff Zients as the White House Covid-19 Response coordinator in March 2022, writing Jha has effectively translated and communicated complex scientific challenges into concrete actions that helped save and improve the lives of millions of Americans.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
Health

People with type 2 diabetes may benefit from exercising in the afternoon, study shows

People with type 2 diabetes should exercise in the afternoon instead of the morning to manage their blood sugar, a new study has found.In this study, we (have) shown that adults with type 2 diabetes had the greatest improvement in glucose control when they were most active in the afternoon, co-corresponding author Dr. Jingyi Qian, from the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Massachusetts' Brigham and Women's Hospital, said in a statement.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Arrest Order Extended for Washington State Woman Refusing TB Treatment

A Washington State woman who has refused to receive treatment for tuberculosis for more than a year remains at large three months after a civil warrant was issued for her arrest, officials said this week.The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department said on Monday that the woman, identified as V.N. in court documents, was still refusing treatment and that a judge on Friday extended the civil warrant he had issued in February authorizing law enforcement to detain her.
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Artificial intelligence
MedCity News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO's New Guidance on LLMs?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare.
WHO outlined five broad applications for LLMs in healthcare, including diagnosis and clinical care, administrative tasks, education, drug research and development, and patient-guided learning.
Nature
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Medical AI could be 'dangerous' for poorer nations, WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the introduction of AI-based health-care technologies could be dangerous for people in lower-income countries.
WHO emphasizes the importance of including under-resourced populations in the training of AI models to avoid biased algorithms and inequities.
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Coronavirus
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19

World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Coronavirus

World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.

World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
New York Post
4 months ago
Coronavirus

What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals

A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
moreCoronavirus
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Public health

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Health

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Health

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
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2 months ago
Public health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Public health

Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024

Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility.
News
2 months ago
Public health

Training humanitarian response leaders in the Middle East and Africa

The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's Humanitarian Academy has collaborated with the World Health Organization to offer a complete course outside of the U.S. for the first time.
The course was held in Amman, Jordan, and included 65 humanitarian professionals from 52 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Health

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Health

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Public health

We Are All Sick': Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza

Infectious diseases are spreading in the Gaza Strip, causing a public health crisis.
Limited sanitation facilities and overcrowded shelters contribute to the spread of disease.
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza

Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
An online row has emerged between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Israel after the United Nations health body said the Israeli army ordered it to remove supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza, a claim Israel then denied.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Climate crisis a substantial risk' to fight against malaria, says WHO

Climate change poses a major threat to the fight against malaria, with evidence suggesting that extreme weather events and rising temperatures have led to spikes in cases.
Mosquitoes, which carry the disease, thrive in warm and humid conditions that are increasing due to global warming.
Urgent actions to slow global warming are needed to ensure sustainable and resilient malaria responses.
Washington Post
3 months ago
Public health

Extreme weather helped fuel surge in malaria cases last year

The number of malaria cases worldwide surged in 2022, driven by extreme weather events and conflicts.
The spike in malaria cases was concentrated in five countries, including Pakistan with 2.1 million cases.
Malaria cases had been steadily declining since 2000, but recent years have seen an increase in cases globally.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Public health

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs, WHO says amid Israeli siege

Shattered healthcare and sanitation systems must be restored in Gaza, says World Health Organization.
More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if the health and sanitation systems are not repaired.
Critical infrastructure in the besieged territory has been crippled by fuel and supply shortages and targeted attacks on hospitals and United Nations facilities.
New York Post
4 months ago
Public health

What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals

A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
New York Post
4 months ago
Public health

What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals

A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
New York Post
4 months ago
Public health

WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
New York Post
4 months ago
Public health

WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
Washington Post
4 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
Washington Post
4 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Public health

WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients

The director of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has been detained by Israel, along with five other health workers, while participating in a UN mission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the fate of the hospital director and the safety of remaining health staff.
Israel alleges that the hospital was being used as a command center by Hamas, but has provided no evidence to support this claim.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

China's surge in respiratory illness prompts WHO to ask for details

The World Health Organization has requested details from China about a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children.
China's lifting of zero-Covid restrictions may have led to lower levels of immunity to respiratory viruses, resulting in an increase in infections.
China's National Health Commission confirmed that the increase in respiratory disease cases was linked to pathogens like influenza and mycoplasma pneumoniae.
time.com
4 months ago
Health

China Faces a Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information about a surge in respiratory illnesses in children.
The respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, appear to be hitting children particularly hard.
China has seen a rise in infections from a pathogen called mycoplasma among kindergarten and primary school children.
time.com
4 months ago
Health

China Faces a Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information about a surge in respiratory illnesses in children.
The respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, appear to be hitting children particularly hard.
China has seen a rise in infections from a pathogen called mycoplasma among kindergarten and primary school children.
www.france24.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China for more data on outbreak of respiratory illnesses

The World Health Organization has requested more data from China on the respiratory illnesses spreading in the country.
Northern China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness and respiratory illnesses in children, prompting concern from the WHO.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children

The World Health Organization has requested detailed information from China regarding a recent increase in respiratory illnesses.
Chinese officials have attributed the illnesses to known pathogens, but there are unconfirmed reports of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
China's history of covering up early cases and withholding information during previous outbreaks has raised concerns about transparency.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children

The World Health Organization has requested detailed information from China regarding a recent increase in respiratory illnesses.
Chinese officials have attributed the illnesses to known pathogens, but there are unconfirmed reports of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
China's history of covering up early cases and withholding information during previous outbreaks has raised concerns about transparency.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Bayer reaches $6.9 million settlement with New York over advertising for weedkiller Roundup

Bayer, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has agreed to pay $6.9 million to settle allegations by New York's attorney general that its Monsanto unit made false and misleading claims about the safety of the weedkiller Roundup.The sum comes on top of the billions of dollars Bayer has already paid to settle lawsuits claiming Roundup, one of the world's most widely used herbicides, causes cancer.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles

Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself smoke free defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

Our fall COVID boosters will likely be a monovalent XBB formula

Vaccine boosters developed for Fall 2021 are likely to be a monovalent XBB formula, meaning it will target only one type of the virus.
This monovalent formula could potentially provide better protection against new variants of the virus, which are constantly arising.
Vaccine boosters are necessary to provide long-term protection against the virus and to prevent the emergence of new variants.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Takeaways From Nikki Haley's Mild CNN Town Hall

Nikki Haley, who was the first prominent Republican to announce a challenge to former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 race, has yet to see her presidential campaign catch fire.On Sunday night, she had a fresh opportunity to make the case for her candidacy during a 90-minute CNN town hall in prime time, in an effort to emerge from the low single digits in polls where she has been mired.
BBC News
10 months ago
London

Sudan conflict: 85-year-old British citizen abandoned opposite UK embassy

An 85-year-old British citizen in Sudan was shot by snipers and his wife then died of starvation after they were left to fend for themselves by the British embassy in Sudan, their family has told BBC News Arabic.Abdalla Sholgami lived with his 80-year-old disabled wife, Alaweya Rishwan, just over the road from the UK's diplomatic mission in Khartoum.
arstechnica.com
9 months ago
OMG science

Body mass index gets smack down: AMA calls out harms and racist exclusion

The American Medical Association has criticized BMI as an inaccurate and potentially discriminatory measure of health status.
BMI has been used to exclude certain people from medical care based on historical and racial biases.
Health providers should use alternative measures of health, such as waist circumference, when evaluating patients.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Mayor of London issues high air pollution alert for Tuesday

Imperial College London forecasters advised the Mayor to issue the alert due to a strong likelihood of high ozone levels, caused by the hot, sunny weather and south-easterly winds blowing existing pollutants from the continent towards London, City Hall said on Monday evening.This is the second high air pollution alert this year.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Outer London's worst asthma hotspots revealed as polluted roads take toll on health

E aling has the highest number of people receiving care for asthma in outer London, according to new research.A study from charity Asthma + Lung UK, has found that Southall alone has nearly a quarter (23%) of the top 30 GP practices in London where asthma treatment is most prevalent.The data reveals 24 out of the 30 GP surgeries with the highest rates of asthma prevalence are in outer London, with 70% of these surgeries within just one mile of some of the busiest roads in the capital, including the A40, A127, and A41.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Are You Exposed to Too Much Noise? Here's How to Check.

Chronic noise exposure is not just a nuisance, scientists say.It's a health risk.In fact, mounting research suggests that, as average noise levels climb, so do the risks of overreactions in your body that contribute to cardiovascular disease and other health issues.For a project on the harmful effects of noise, New York Times journalists used a Larson Davis Sound Level Meter, a professional sound measurement device, to assess noise exposure in communities around the United States.
time.com
9 months ago
Wellness

An N95 Mask Is Your Best Outdoor Defense Against Wildfire Smoke

For the second day in a row, the eastern U.S. was enveloped in a hazy beige smog that blocked the skies and sun of early summer.Countless tiny particles from the raging Canadian wildfiresmeasuring 2.5 microns or less in width (30 times the diameter of a human hair)are polluting the air.In New York City, levels of these particulates have soared to nearly 60 times the recommended guideline established by the World Health Organization, according to data collected by IQAir.
time.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Why Sweden Is on Course to Become One of the World's First Smoke-Free' Countries

STOCKHOLM Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the European Union, is close to declaring itself smoke free defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.
time.com
10 months ago
Wellness

Don't Use Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss, WHO Says

Artificial sweeteners may not help people lose weight, the World Health Organization said in new guidelines that warned against products like diet sodas.The WHO's advice is based on a scientific review that found products containing aspartame and steviaoften marketed as diet foodslikely don't help reduce body fat in the long term.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here's what it looks like in Ivory Coast

New father Yappe Pako gets help with his kangaroo care carrier from midwife Marie-JosAe Miezan.His newborn son is named Ambo Crisostome.They're in the kangaroo care ward at the University Hospital Medical Center at Treichville in the Ivory Coast.A new program teaches the technique to moms a and dads.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

My Covid confidence crisis: how to regain your sense of self, health and happiness

1. Take time to appreciate the little things in life, such as taking a walk, listening to music, or connecting with friends and family. This can help boost your confidence and mental health.
2. Create a support network of people you trust and can turn to for help and advice. This can
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

The End of the COVID Emergency and What It Means for You

Tanya Lewis: Hi, and welcome to Your Health, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series!Josh Fischman: On this show, we highlight the latest vital health news, discoveries that affect your body and your mind.Every episode, we dive into one topic.We discuss diseases, treatments, and some controversies.
Ars Technica
10 months ago
OMG science

Woman with untreated TB still on the lam three months after arrest warrant

1. Tuberculosis can be a serious public health issue if left untreated, as it can spread quickly and be resistant to normal treatments.
2. Law enforcement faces a unique challenge when trying to track down fugitives with tuberculosis, as the search must balance arresting the suspect while keeping the public safe from
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Senate GOP Covid origins probe finds circumstantial evidence but no smoking gun' to support lab leak theory

A Republican-led investigation into the origins of Covid-19 has unearthed additional, though circumstantial, evidence supporting the theory that the virus likely escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, but it did not find any smoking gun evidence to prove the theory, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Public health

Searching for coronavirus, Marin County wastewater tests detect tranq' drug

Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that is increasingly being mixed with fentanyl, heroin and other illicit drugs, has been detected in Marin County's wastewater.Although xylazine, also known as tranq, use has been common on the East Coast for some time, this is the first positive evidence of its presence in Marin.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Air Quality This Week Gives U.S. a Glimpse of the World's Air Pollution

The dangerous haze hovering over parts of the Northeast and Midwest on Wednesday morning was highly unusual for the United States.For many people around the world, it would be somewhat normal.Cities across Asia, Africa and Latin America have been so polluted for so long that air-quality readings like the ones expected across parts of New York State on Wednesday which is expected to pose risks for people with respiratory problems would not be seen as particular cause for alarm.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

2 Are Dead in Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Surgeries in Mexico

Two people in the United States have died with probable cases of fungal meningitis and more than 200 others are at risk after an outbreak of the infection among patients who had surgery in Matamoros, Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.At least 220 people in the United States who were treated at two clinics in Matamoros this year could be at risk after having epidural anesthesia, which is injected near the spinal column, the C.D.C. said.
fscritics.com
9 months ago
SF music

The Menopause Diet: 5-Day Plan to Lose Weight

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.According to the World Health Organization, the average age of menopause is between 45 and 55 years.During this time, a woman's body undergoes several changes that can affect her overall health, including weight gain.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, Carter Center says

Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady of the United States and wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has dementia, the Carter Center announced on Tuesday.The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones, the center announced.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: When will the great pandemic novel be published?

The pandemic is officially over.By federal declaration, the public health emergency expired on May 11, capping a general sense that has been in the air for months.Yet COVID-19′s devastating effects are going nowhere.I recently attended a wedding where only one of the bride's parents was there to see her take her vows because the coronavirus had claimed the other.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Garrett Ehinger: America should spearhead nonaggression treaties for biological labs in war zones

The conflict in Sudan suddenly drew new levels of alarm when hostile forces in the capital city of Khartoum seized a biological research lab containing lethal viruses such as cholera, measles and polio.It is unclear whether the viruses will be properly contained by the occupying soldiers, or if they will somehow be released and cause new outbreaks.
Medium
11 months ago
UX design

A beginner's guide to inclusive UX design

1. Companies should prioritize customer service and satisfaction to ensure long-term success. Building trust and loyalty with customers is essential for any business to remain competitive in the marketplace.
2. Utilizing customer feedback and insights is an effective way to understand customers’ needs and preferences, and to develop products
www.france24.com
10 months ago
Public health

One billion people at risk of cholera, UN warns

A medic gives the cholera vaccination to a child during a vaccination campaign in the town of Maaret Misrin in the rebel-held northern part of the northwestern Idlib province on March 7, 2023.Omar Haj Kadour, AFP One billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera -- a "pandemic killing the poor" -- despite prevention and treatment being relatively straightforward, the United Nations warned on Friday.
Ars Technica
10 months ago
Health

Don't get an epidural in Mexico, CDC warns-40 dead, including 1 Texan

At least five people in Texas have been hospitalized with suspected fungal infections in their brains and spinal cords that developed after traveling to Mexico for cosmetic surgeries involving epidural anesthesia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week.One of the Texans has died and the other four remain hospitalized in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported this week.
time.com
10 months ago
Coronavirus

The Next COVID-19 Vaccine Should Only Target the XBB Strain, WHO Advises

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on May 18 that the next COVID-19 vaccines should no longer include the original SARS-CoV-2 viruswhich all existing vaccines currently doand instead contain a different version of the virus to better match circulating variants.Currently, this means a version of the virus from the XBB.1 family, which is now responsible for most of the new COVID-19 infections around the world.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Health

Jynneos Vaccine Offers Protection Against Mpox, New Studies Confirm

The Jynneos vaccine provides real-world protection against mpox, and two doses seem to be more effective than one, according to three new observational studies published on Thursday.The effectiveness of two doses of the vaccine ranged from 66 percent to 88 percent, depending on the study, while the effectiveness of a single dose ranged from 36 percent to 75 percent.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

What Ever Happened to Just Drinking Water?

When Brigette Ramirez and her family drove to Houston for a Taylor Swift concert, she made a very important pit stop.Three, actually: T.J. Maxx, T.J. Maxx and T.J. Maxx.Mx.Ramirez, 33, an 11th-grade U.S. history teacher, was on the hunt for the sugar-free syrups that her fellow flavored-water enthusiasts had cleaned out from the only T.J. Maxx near her home in South Texas.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

What Ever Happened to Just Drinking Water?

When Brigette Ramirez and her family drove to Houston for a Taylor Swift concert, she made a very important pit stop.Three, actually: T.J. Maxx, T.J. Maxx and T.J. Maxx.Mx.Ramirez, 33, an 11th-grade U.S. history teacher, was on the hunt for the sugar-free syrups that her fellow flavored-water enthusiasts had cleaned out from the only T.J. Maxx near her home in South Texas.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

After mpox outbreak, vaccinations cratered. Now, officials are renewing the push

(Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)

Late last summer, the mpox outbreak in California peaked, with the state reporting an average of nearly 100 new cases per day in August.Amid a robust vaccination campaign, new infections dropped sharply and quickly.By September, California was reporting an average of about 50 new cases per day, with that rate dropping below 10 by the end of the next month.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Health

Think the COVID threat is over? It's not for these people

Masks have become less and less common in public.Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Declarations and loosened restrictions aside, for millions of Americans COVID is still a major concern.Who are they?The many who are immunocompromised, chronically ill, or struggling with long COVID.Last week, the public health emergency first declared by federal health officials in January 2020 ended, bringing about a number of changes to resources and the government response.
Ars Technica
10 months ago
Health

Diet sodas are not actually good for your diet, WHO guidance suggests

People trying to shed pounds often cut calories by consuming diet drinks, artificially sweetened treats, and other products containing substitute sugars.But according to a new assessment from the World Health Organization, those artificial sweeteners don't appear effective for weight control-and worse, they seem to increase long-term risks of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even death.
New York Daily News
10 months ago
Health

WHO: Artificial sweeteners have no weight-loss benefit, may raise health risks

The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness."The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children," WHO said in a statement Monday.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Health

World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks.These alternatives to sugar, when consumed long term, do not serve to reduce body fat in either adults or children, the W.H.O. said in a recommendation, adding that continued consumption could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
LGBT

Megachurch hate pastor says "transgender agenda" was planned by "Satan himself"

Jack Hibbs - an anti-LGBTQ+ pastor who preaches at the Calvary Chapel megachurch in Chino Hills, California - said that "Satan himself" planned the "transgender agenda."Hibbs then demonstrated that he doesn't understand the Bible or science very well.Hibbs, who thinks legalized same-sex marriage "crucified God's word," has recently announced his nationwide campaign to require educators to out LGBTQ+ students to their parents.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
Health

Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency, but others remain

The Covid-19 pandemic hit a major milestone this month as public health emergency declarations were ended by both the United States government and the World Health Organization.Emergency declarations for mpox also recently ended.This doesn't mean Covid-19 and mpox are no longer of concern, but it does mark the end of the availability of certain logistical capabilities to manage them.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

A third of Britons wait more than a month' to discuss dementia concerns

A third of Britons who have concerns about whether they, or a loved one, might have dementia wait more than a month to discuss their worries with others, a leading charity has found, despite early diagnosis being important for treatment, support and planning.According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, with 60-70% of cases thought to be down to Alzheimer disease.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
Health

CDC sets first target for indoor air ventilation to prevent spread of Covid-19

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extensively updated its ventilation guidance on helping prevent indoor transmission of the virus that causes Covid-19.The agency had advised people to ventilate indoor air before, but this is the first time a federal agency has set a target five air changes per hour for how much rooms and buildings should be ventilated.
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