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COVID vaccines saved millions of lives – linking them to excess deaths is a mistake

A recent study has sparked another round of headlines claiming that COVID vaccines caused excess deaths. This was accompanied by a predictable outpouring of I-told-you-sos on social media.

The Conversation

The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today

At the start of the pandemic, many people living with diabetes were wondering what COVID-19 meant for them. Diabetes was already known to put people at higher risks from other infectious diseases, including flu. Would it be the same with COVID-19? At the time, all scientists could do was make…

The Conversation

Man In Mexico Dies From Rare Strain Of Bird Flu

A man in Mexico City dies from H5N2 bird flu, raising concerns about potential public health risks. Learn about the distinct strain and surveillance efforts.

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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

The World Health Organization says member countries approved new steps to boost global preparedness for pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox and better respond to dangerous outbreaks

The Independent UK

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

About 37 million children ages 13 to 15 around the world use tobacco, according to a 2024 report from the World Health Organization.

The Conversation

Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

Al Jazeera

Measles cases surging again in Europe, warns WHO

Measles cases are surging across Europe for a second straight year and will soon exceed the already-high number recorded in 2023, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday. It called on countries to boost their vaccination efforts.

Radio France Internationale

Covid-19 wipes out years of health gains, says WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative influence on global health indicators, as evidenced by the World Health Organization's (WHO) most recent World Health Statistics. The pandemic, which has spread to every country in the world, has stopped the steady increase in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy at…

The Times of India

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

The Independent UK

Ultrasound waves zapped at the brain are being used to treat everything from hand tremors to addiction

One in four people has a mental disorder, according to the World Health Organization. If you’re lucky enough to live in a wealthy country, treatment will usually involve some form of medication – which can cause more issues than it fixes.

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Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone – exciting progress on drugs to treat them

The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths.

The Times of India

Don't let your blood pressure rise: Manage stress, sleep, and salt for a healthy heart

High blood pressure, a silent killer affecting millions worldwide, significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other serious health problems. According to the World Health Organization, Hypertension is a major cause of premature death globally. As medical professionals, we want to empower you to take charge…

The Hindu

Health advice to take with no pinch of salt

World Hypertension Day, on May 17, must spotlight that point that the proven, bigger, and preventable risk factor for heart attack and brain stroke, i.e., hypertension, rarely gets due attention

The Conversation

Chad hepatitis E outbreak: how the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

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Diet and lifestyle choices for expectant mothers in India's cancer-prone scenario

As expectant mothers begin their pregnancy journey, ensuring optimal health becomes paramount. It helps protect both mother and fetus from many dangerous diseases including cancer. According to the latest estimates of the global burden of disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were more than 14.1 lakh…

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UN Negotiating To Resume Fuel Shipments Into Gaza

Critical fuel shortage in Gaza impacts medical operations, UN reports famine, escalating conflict with Israel, and international concerns over civilian impact.

International Business Times

South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

International Business Times

Latest Round Of Gaza Truce Talks Expected In Egypt

Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.

The Guardian - UK

American cows now have bird flu, too – but it’s time for planning, not panic

This is not a repeat of the Covid pandemic. Yet global governments should follow the US and prepare a response, writes global public health expert Prof Devi Sridhar

The Hindu

Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa — how they work and what they promise

Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021.

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