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In 2022, India accounted for 66% of malaria cases in WHO South-East Asia Region: World Malaria Report

In 2022, India accounted for 66% of malaria cases in the WHO South-East Asia Region noted the new — 2023 World Malaria Report — published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It adds that almost 46% of all cases in the region were due to Plasmodium vivax, which is a protozoal…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Climate change could upend fight against malaria, WHO warns

Malaria cases rose in 2022, in part due to climate change-related extreme weather events.

LiveScience · Dec 1, 2023

Pete Townshend's Lifehouse: one of rock's great 'nearly' projects has finally found its moment

The other members of The Who scoffed when he wrote it in 1970 - now it's becoming a graphic novel

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

It's beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start

It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of organising holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

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

New report says disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in rising temperatures, leading to transmission in hitherto unaffected areas

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

When indoor air becomes deadly

Household air pollution is a hidden source of death and illness and climate change seems to be making it worse

Salon · Nov 30, 2023

Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Kills 5 Million People Every Year: Study

The disease burden due to air pollution is now estimated to be on par with other major global health risks.

International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2023

SNP motion expresses 'grave concern' of Gaza war impact on pregnant women and babies

AN SNP MSP has tabled a Holyrood motion expressing ‘grave concern’ about the impact of the war in Gaza on pregnant women, babies and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV

A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not caused by new virus

Evidence suggests the outbreak is being caused by several known pathogens, the World Health Organization said.

LiveScience · Nov 29, 2023