HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
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HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
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Antibiotic Resistance to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
A new study projects approximately 40 million deaths globally from antibiotic-resistant infections within the next 25 years, with a 70% increase in deaths by 2050 primarily affecting those 70 and older, driven by aging populations and increased vulnerability to infection; however, deaths have decrea...
Antibiotic Resistance to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
A new study projects approximately 40 million deaths globally from antibiotic-resistant infections within the next 25 years, with a 70% increase in deaths by 2050 primarily affecting those 70 and older, driven by aging populations and increased vulnerability to infection; however, deaths have decrea...
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Mercy Ships' Global Mercy: Providing Free Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy, a 571-foot hospital ship, provides free, life-changing surgeries to people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to safe medical procedures, having performed over 4,400 since its commissioning, addressing a critical healthcare disparity in the region.
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy: Providing Free Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy, a 571-foot hospital ship, provides free, life-changing surgeries to people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to safe medical procedures, having performed over 4,400 since its commissioning, addressing a critical healthcare disparity in the region.
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Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
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HMPV Surge Impacts Global Health Systems
The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is causing a surge in respiratory illnesses globally, particularly affecting young children and the elderly, with symptoms similar to the flu; however, unlike COVID-19, HMPV was discovered in 2001, and the current surge is possibly due to decreased immunity from redu...
HMPV Surge Impacts Global Health Systems
The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is causing a surge in respiratory illnesses globally, particularly affecting young children and the elderly, with symptoms similar to the flu; however, unlike COVID-19, HMPV was discovered in 2001, and the current surge is possibly due to decreased immunity from redu...
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Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
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UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
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Sugary Drinks Fuel 2.2M New Diabetes Cases Annually, Study Finds
A new study reveals sugary drinks cause over 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.1 million new heart disease cases yearly globally, with the highest impact in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa, prompting calls for public health interventions.
Sugary Drinks Fuel 2.2M New Diabetes Cases Annually, Study Finds
A new study reveals sugary drinks cause over 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.1 million new heart disease cases yearly globally, with the highest impact in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa, prompting calls for public health interventions.
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China's HMPV Outbreak Sparks Transparency Concerns Amidst Rising US Cases
Western experts are urging China to be transparent about a viral outbreak overwhelming its hospitals, fueled by human metapneumovirus (HPMV), while the US also sees a rise in cases; concerns exist due to similarities with the initial COVID-19 response.
China's HMPV Outbreak Sparks Transparency Concerns Amidst Rising US Cases
Western experts are urging China to be transparent about a viral outbreak overwhelming its hospitals, fueled by human metapneumovirus (HPMV), while the US also sees a rise in cases; concerns exist due to similarities with the initial COVID-19 response.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study reveals that sugary drinks caused 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020, resulting in over 340,000 deaths, with the highest rates in Latin America and the Caribbean and significant disparities across demographics and re...
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study reveals that sugary drinks caused 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020, resulting in over 340,000 deaths, with the highest rates in Latin America and the Caribbean and significant disparities across demographics and re...
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Lenacapavir: 99.9% Effective HIV Prevention in Clinical Trials
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug, demonstrated 99.9% effectiveness in preventing infection in a recent study of over 2,000 participants across diverse genders, representing a significant advancement in PrEP and potentially revolutionizing HIV prevention strategies.
Lenacapavir: 99.9% Effective HIV Prevention in Clinical Trials
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug, demonstrated 99.9% effectiveness in preventing infection in a recent study of over 2,000 participants across diverse genders, representing a significant advancement in PrEP and potentially revolutionizing HIV prevention strategies.
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48% Bias Score