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Global Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise 75% by 2050
A new global report reveals a projected 75% increase in annual cancer deaths worldwide by 2050, driven by population growth, aging, and unhealthy lifestyles, with 18.5 million new cases and 10.4 million deaths in 2023.
Global Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise 75% by 2050
A new global report reveals a projected 75% increase in annual cancer deaths worldwide by 2050, driven by population growth, aging, and unhealthy lifestyles, with 18.5 million new cases and 10.4 million deaths in 2023.
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28% Bias Score
Investing in Vision Care Yields High Economic Returns
A new report finds that a $7.1 billion investment in six key vision care interventions could generate $200 billion in economic returns by 2030, improving the lives of millions.
Investing in Vision Care Yields High Economic Returns
A new report finds that a $7.1 billion investment in six key vision care interventions could generate $200 billion in economic returns by 2030, improving the lives of millions.
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40% Bias Score
Lower-Cost HIV Prevention Drug to Reach Millions
A new, injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will be made available at a drastically reduced cost of $40 per year in over 120 low- and middle-income countries by 2027, potentially impacting millions and accelerating efforts to curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Lower-Cost HIV Prevention Drug to Reach Millions
A new, injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will be made available at a drastically reduced cost of $40 per year in over 120 low- and middle-income countries by 2027, potentially impacting millions and accelerating efforts to curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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28% Bias Score
US cuts to AIDS relief program disrupt global HIV response
The US has suspended some funding for its PEPFAR AIDS relief program, causing medicine shortages, staff cuts at clinics, and disruptions to services across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, threatening the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
US cuts to AIDS relief program disrupt global HIV response
The US has suspended some funding for its PEPFAR AIDS relief program, causing medicine shortages, staff cuts at clinics, and disruptions to services across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, threatening the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
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20% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
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12% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
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28% Bias Score
Global Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise 75% by 2050
A new analysis predicts a 75% increase in global cancer deaths by 2050, reaching 18.6 million, driven by population growth and aging, despite advancements in treatment and risk reduction efforts.
Global Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise 75% by 2050
A new analysis predicts a 75% increase in global cancer deaths by 2050, reaching 18.6 million, driven by population growth and aging, despite advancements in treatment and risk reduction efforts.
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4% Bias Score
Global Cancer Cases to Rise Sharply by 2050, but Age-Standardized Rate to Decrease
A new report in "The Lancet" projects a significant increase in global cancer cases from 18.5 million in 2023 to 30.5 million in 2050, primarily due to aging populations; however, the age-standardized rate is projected to decrease by 5.7 percent from 2024 to 2050.
Global Cancer Cases to Rise Sharply by 2050, but Age-Standardized Rate to Decrease
A new report in "The Lancet" projects a significant increase in global cancer cases from 18.5 million in 2023 to 30.5 million in 2050, primarily due to aging populations; however, the age-standardized rate is projected to decrease by 5.7 percent from 2024 to 2050.
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24% Bias Score
Measles Resurgence in North America: Tracing the Virus from Thailand to Texas
A measles outbreak, originating in Thailand, spread through a family attending a wedding in New Brunswick, Canada, and subsequently to Texas, exposing gaps in vaccination coverage and highlighting the limitations of communal action.
Measles Resurgence in North America: Tracing the Virus from Thailand to Texas
A measles outbreak, originating in Thailand, spread through a family attending a wedding in New Brunswick, Canada, and subsequently to Texas, exposing gaps in vaccination coverage and highlighting the limitations of communal action.
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16% Bias Score
Global Governments Face Urgent Call to Action on Non-Communicable Diseases
A new report reveals that governments drastically underfund non-communicable disease (NCD) treatment, creating disparities in access to essential medicines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, prompting a global call for increased investment and strategic purchasing.
Global Governments Face Urgent Call to Action on Non-Communicable Diseases
A new report reveals that governments drastically underfund non-communicable disease (NCD) treatment, creating disparities in access to essential medicines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, prompting a global call for increased investment and strategic purchasing.
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16% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
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24% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
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16% Bias Score
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