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Will we really die from minor scratches in the future? – Q&A with antibiotic resistance expert

According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, has increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023. However, the health agency says there is a “pressing need for new, innovative agents for serious infections and to replace those becoming…

The Conversation

Children near Amsterdam airport use inhalers more, study finds

Results show increase in symptoms such as wheeziness in presence of high aviation-related ultrafine particles

The Guardian - UK

Despite improved WHO regulations, the world remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic

The international community’s recent failure to conclude a global pandemic agreement leaves large gaps in our capacity to deal with the next major infectious disease emergency.

The Conversation

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Ultra-processed foods are killing millions – here’s how to avoid them

Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

More than 97,000 cases and 186 deaths were reported across 117 countries in the first four months of 2024.

Al Jazeera

South Africa confirms first case of mpox death after five reported infected

Health minister says ‘one death is too many, especially from a preventable and manageable disease’

The Independent UK

WHO Wants Govts To Crack Down On Four Industries Responsible For 2.7M Deaths Yearly In Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to implement stricter regulations on products that endanger people's health.

International Business Times UK

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Significant part of Gaza facing ‘famine-like conditions’, WHO says

World Health Organization chief Tedros says 8,000 children under age five in Gaza diagnosed with acute malnutrition.

Al Jazeera

Is aspartame bad for you? What we know about the sweetener’s health risks

Some studies link the popular soda sweetener to higher cancer risk, but the links are weak and questions remain

The Guardian - US

Experts warn of dengue fever surge in Europe due to rising numbers of ‘invasive’ tiger mosquitoes

Climate change creating ‘more favourable conditions’ for invasive mosquitos, say experts

The Independent UK

Historic amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations create a path towards an equitable pandemic treaty

On June 1, in the nail-biting final hours of the annual World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, states agreed to a robust package of amendments to the World Health Organization’s 2005 International Health Regulations.

The Conversation

Tobacco, alcohol, processed foods and fossil fuels ‘kill 2.7m a year in Europe’

World Health Organization report calls on governments to impose tougher regulation of health-harming products

The Guardian - UK

"I’ll do it if Pete wants to do it - really wants to do it and do it properly“: Roger Daltrey on The Who's future and how the internet has “ruined” live music

Roger Daltrey criticises setlist sites

MusicRadar

Who Is Rebecca Grossman: LA Socialite Gets 15 Years To Life After Killing Two Boys With Speeding Car

Wealthy socialite faces charges in fatal crash after allegedly racing and fleeing the scene. The victim's family slams her self-centred apology.

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The Independent UK

Beer made from the cocaine plant is creating a buzz in Bolivia. Will the rest of the world buy it?

Bolivia is the world’s third-biggest producer of the coca leaf, and of cocaine

The Independent UK

Cameroon or Canada? Poorly paid doctors and nurses are choosing to leave. That's common in Africa

Cameroon has one of the world's lowest number of health workers per capita

The Independent UK

Roger Daltrey talks new tour, thoughts on Broadway’s ‘Tommy’ and future of The Who

As Roger Daltrey hits the road on a short solo tour, he’s unsure if fans will ever see another tour from The Who

The Guardian - AU

When the Beatles came to Australia: ‘Letters to the editor were apoplectic about their hair’

Sixty years since the Fab Four arrived to mass hysteria, a new book captures the thousands who lined up for a glimpse, the moral panic and resulting generation gap

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"I often wonder what would have happened if Keith Moon and I had formed Led Zeppelin": How The Who stopped hating each other for long enough to shape the sound of the future

In 1966, The Who were a bunch of drinking, drugging, brawling rock stars-in-waiting. Pete Townshend was about to change all that

MusicRadar

"It's a group of musicians that Roger has chosen": Pete Townshend is candid about the live lineup of The Who in new interview

He also explains why he wouldn't want to follow the Rolling Stones and Pearl Jam in making an album with Andrew Watt

The Independent UK

A man in Mexico died with one form of bird flu, but US officials remain focused on another

Experts say the mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of another bird flu at U.S. dairy farms

Latin Times

Mexico denies bird flu death in the country following a 'pretty lousy' WHO report

Health Minister Jorge Alcocer said the person died of kidney failure and complications resulting from diabetes

LiveScience

1st-known human case of H5N2 bird flu remains under investigation

A man in Mexico died after catching the world's first laboratory-confirmed case of H5N2 bird flu in humans. However, authorities think he likely died of existing conditions, rather than the infection itself.

Evening Standard

First person dies from H5N2 bird flu: Should we be worried?

Scientists say risk to public remains low but that death in Mexico may be part of series of ‘red flags’

Evening Standard

Man in Mexico dies from strain of bird flu not previously found in a human

No further human cases have been discovered so far, the WHO said

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