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European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors

A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...

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Madrid 'Mask Case' Trial: Cousin of Mayor Denies Influence in 15.8 Million Euro Deal

Carlos Martínez-Almeida, cousin of Madrid's mayor, testified in the 'mask case' trial, denying his influence in the city council's acceptance of a 15.8 million euro medical supply offer from Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, who allegedly received six million euros in commissions and are accused of fr...

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Controversial COVID-19 Researchers Launch New Open-Access Journal

A new open-access journal, co-founded by researchers who challenged the US COVID-19 response, including Jay Bhattacharya and Martin Kulldorff, aims to disrupt scientific publishing by offering open peer review and paid reviewers; however, it faces significant skepticism due to its editorial board me...

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Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny

In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...

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Pandemic's Lingering Impact: US Student Achievement Remains Behind, but Some Districts Show Progress

A new analysis shows American students are still half a grade level behind in reading and math compared to pre-pandemic levels, but some districts like Compton, California, have made significant progress using tutoring and other interventions; however, higher-income districts have recovered four tim...

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Berlin Influenza Cases Surge, Exceeding 2,000 Weekly

Influenza cases in Berlin have sharply increased to over 2,000 per week, far exceeding last year's figures during the same period, signaling a strong flu season coinciding with RSV and decreasing Covid-19 cases, leading to high demand for combination rapid tests.

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Life Expectancy Growth Stagnates in Europe

A study published in The Lancet reveals that life expectancy growth in 20 European countries slowed significantly between 2011 and 2019, primarily due to increased deaths from cardiovascular diseases and cancer linked to unhealthy lifestyles and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lower Saxony Reflects on Five Years of COVID-19: Successes, Failures, and Future Preparedness"

Five years after Lower Saxony's first confirmed COVID-19 case, officials assess the pandemic response, highlighting successful vaccination efforts and early testing, while acknowledging the negative impacts of prolonged lockdowns and the need for improved healthcare and pandemic preparedness.

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Fernando Simón Reflects on Spain's COVID-19 Response: Political Pressures and Human Cost

In a recent interview, Fernando Simón, former director of the Spanish Health Ministry's Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies, reflected on Spain's COVID-19 response, revealing political pressures, misinformation, and the human cost of the pandemic, including the challenges in nursin...

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Spanish Industrialist's Pandemic Hospital and €3.7 Million Home Sale

In March 2020, Spanish industrialist Clemente González Soler orchestrated the rapid construction of a 1,500-bed hospital, Noah's Ark, near Madrid within 36 hours, saving nearly 4,000 lives during the COVID-19 pandemic; his family home in Las Rozas is now for sale at €3.7 million.

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Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins

Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.

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Mild COVID Winter, Severe Flu Season Raises Pandemic Concerns

The US is experiencing a mild COVID-19 winter surge, contrasting with an unusually severe and prolonged flu season with a second peak, raising concerns about the potential for a new, highly transmissible influenza virus to emerge.

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